Elements of a Greenroof Benefits and Costs of Greenroofs Important Issues and Lessons Learned Local Case Studies Basic Residential Design Considerations.

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Elements of a Greenroof Benefits and Costs of Greenroofs Important Issues and Lessons Learned Local Case Studies Basic Residential Design Considerations Waterproofing Techniques with TPO Membrane 199R Intro To Residential Greenroofing In this Course You Will Learn:

Today: Introductions, Quick Overview10:00-11:00 Soak It Up Game w/ Lynn Vanderkamp11:00-12:00 Lunch12:00-12:30 Greenroof Design (Crash Course)12:30-1:45 Design and build a Greenroof(cross section)1:45-2:30 Design Details2:30-2:50

I. The Typical Residential Greenroof A green living roof of vegetation and soil Also called an extensive greenroof Light weight roof system consisting of a high quality waterproof membrane, a drainage layer, and usually a thin soil layer, Covered with specific plant species adapted to the extremes of a rooftop environment Low maintenance, self-sustaining plant/soil community. A proven technology and have been used in Europe for over 45 years. They are planted for aesthetic, social, and environmental benefits, (which we’ll be talking about next week.)