Semi Intensive Green Roof

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Semi intensive green roof.

Semi intensive semi intensive green roofs are another part of the green roof types that we ll be taking a look at. Green roofs are also known as vegetative or eco roofs. Approximately 39 to 44 lb sf fully vegetative at maximum water holding capacity uses. Although there are no precise definitions of them an extensive green roof has a shallow growing medium usually less than six inches with a modest roof load limited plant diversity minimal.

A semi intensive green roof can give rise to a richer ecology with more diverse plant and animal species. A typical growing medium depth for a semi intensive green roof is 6 to 12 inches. Usually described as semi intensive or simple intensive green roofs they exert lighter loads on the load bearing structure below and are generally simpler than intensive green roofs. Roof protection moisture retention.

2 ft x 2 ft x 6 in. In addition to the mosses grasses and sedum of extensive roofs semi intensive plantings include herbs flowering plants taller grasses and small shrubs. Semi intensive intermediate depth modules 6 inches module size. Extensive intensive semi intensive.

What is a green roof. In these cases similar species will be used to preserve the desired look and character of the green roof. Semi intensive green roof a semi intensive green roof system is characterized by small herbaceous plants ground covers grasses and small shrubs requiring moderate maintenance and occasional irrigation. These are typically a mix of both extensive and intensive below and will give you that wonderful best of both worlds style.

It also allows for a formal garden to be installed with paths grass lawn and flowers or pot plants. Semi intensive green roofs require a deeper soil layer but the payoff is in the types of plantings that can be used. Intended for designed vegetative green roof applications or functional vegetative green roofs applications where loading is required to combat against wind loads.