Green Ecosystem
Aesthetically pleasing and can bring many benefits to both public and private sectors in local environments. Keeping in mind each installation is unique, so their performance will vary by region, climate, building and green roof type.
Routine Maintenance Is Not Required
Beyond normal rainfall, it will depend upon the plants selected, the local climate, and specific weather patterns. Under normal conditions, supplemental irrigation is seldom if ever required.
Back Up Irrigation System Is Optional
Can range from spigot and hose to overhead irrigation (similar to what one might have in one’s yard). Irrigating during protracted hot, dry weather is a personal choice, the cost is minimal, and one has the piece of mind that if ever needed, the water will be there.
Benefits:
- LEED Certification
- Locally grown at the nursery
- Modular interlock and seamless
- Provides ‘Extra’ space (social & recreation)
- Air quality improvement
- Water absorption reduces stormwater runoff
- Thermal regulation over temperature fluctuations
- Noise reduction by up to 40dB during rainfall
- Greater than +25% Energy efficiency
- Reduces ‘urban heat island effect’
- Extends lifetime of roofing systems
- Compatible ‘warranty’ on roofing systems
The LiveRoof Lite System has a soil depth of 2 1/2” and is designed for roofs that can support only 15 to 17 pounds per square foot.
| Manufacturer: | LiveRoof |
| Product Type: | Green Roof |
| Lifespan: | Limited Warranty |
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Soil: Appx. 2-1/2" deep. Module Size: 1' x 2' x 1-7/8". Saturated Weight: Appx. 15-17 lbs/sf saturated and vegetated. Dry Weight: Appx. 12 lbs/sf (confirm with your local licensed grower). Merits: Ideal for retrofit projects where load limitations exist. Plants: Succulent ground covers, water conserving accent plants, and hardy spring blooming bulbs. |
The LiveRoof Standard System at a depth of 4 1/4” is ideal for most applications and offers an optimal blend of aesthetics, stormwater management, and cost.
| Manufacturer: | LiveRoof |
| Product Type: | Green Roof Standard |
| Lifespan: | Limited Warranty |
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Soil: Appx. 4-1/4" deep. Module Size: 1′ x 2′ x 3-1/4" Saturated Weight: Appx. 27-29 lbs/sf saturated and vegetated. Dry Weight: Appx. 20 lbs/sf (confirm with your local licensed grower) Merits: Maximizes stormwater management, integrates perfectly with new construction and often times existing buildings Plants: Succulent ground covers, water conserving accent plants, and hardy spring blooming bulbs |
The LiveRoof Deep System has a soil depth of 6” and can accommodate a broad variety of traditional perennials including many native species (with irrigation). It is also ideal for the rooftop growing of vegetables.
| Manufacturer: | LiveRoof |
| Product Type: | Green Roof Deep |
| Lifespan: | Limited Warranty |
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Soil: Appx. 6" deep Module Size: 1' x 2' x 3-1/4" Saturated Weight: Appx. 40-50 lbs/sf saturated and vegetated Dry Weight: Appx 30 lbs/sf (confirm with your local licensed grower) Merits: When irrigated. expands plant biodiversity to array of drought resistant conventional and native perennials, grasses, and vegetables Plants: Succulent ground covers, and highly drought tolerant native and adapted non-native perennials and grasses |
The LiveRoof Maxx System has a soil depth of 8” and can accommodate a broad variety of traditional perennials including many native species (with irrigation). It is also ideal for the rooftop growing of vegetables.
| Manufacturer: | LiveRoof |
| Product Type: | Green Roof Deep |
| Lifespan: | Limited Warranty |
| Soil: Appx. 8" deep
Module Size: 1′ x 1′ x 3-1/4" Saturated Weight: Appx. 60-65 lbs/sf saturated and vegetated, when filled with LiveRoof Engineered Soil Dry Weight: Appx. 40 lbs/sf (confirm with your local licensed grower) Merits: Meets municipal codes in locales with 8 inch soil depth requirement. Perimeter ballast supports drought resistant perennials, grasses, and vegetables, and can be used to optimize biodiversity Plants: Succulent ground covers, drought tolerant native and adapted non-native perennials, grasses, and vegetables |
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FEATURED GREEN ROOF
This building & renovation contractor hired us to install the LiveRoof Standard system for a portion of an already existing roof. The LiveRoof – Standard System was installed on the home’s entire flat roof section, offering a gorgeous and unique view outside a few windows of the home’s second story.