see projectsELT EasyGreen® Roof is an interlocking green roof tile. The light weight construction and ease of installation make it a perfect choice for individuals looking for maximum benefits with minimal installation. Green Roof System Options:
Extensive
Planted mostly with sedum for maximum drought tolerance and low maintenance; available in Pre-Grown or Planted in Place. This is a shallow depth system (<6″ (15cm)) starting at 8lbs/sq ft (39kg/sq m).
Intensive
Intensive systems possess vast possibilities for design and plant selections. This is our deepest depth option starting at (>6″ (15cm)) and also the heaviest system weighing more than 25lbs/sq ft (122kg/sq m).
Hybrid
Combination of the above, taking advantage of areas with greater load baring capacity while still greening the rest with lightweight extensive panels.
ELT Easy Green benefits
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1. Water Management
The Vegetation Carrier is comprised of a plastic carrier and Bio-Blanket©. The water is stored until saturation in the reservoirs then drains through the drainage holes and flows to the nearest drain. The Bio-Blanket® is able to wick irrigation water from a drip-line system across the panels; putting water where it is needed (at the root zone) in a manner consistent with conservation.
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2. Ease of Installation
The interlocking green roof panels make for a greatly simplified installation process as almost all the vital green roof layers have been pre-assembled into one component. Its light-weight construction makes it a perfect choice for clients looking for maximum benefits and a light-weight system.
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3. Modularity
The Vegetation Carrier Panels allow for easy handling and placement on the roof. The pockets make it easy to maneuver the panels. This modularity also provides the ability to easily access the roof deck if needed without destroying the green roof system.
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4. Erosion-Control Properties
When fully established, the plants anchor into the bio-blanket providing great erosion control. The soil is also held in place by the dimples in the bio-blanket which increases the erosion control properties of the Vegetation Carrier.
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5. Recycled Material Properties
Black HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): UV-resistant and 100% Recyclable HDPE is one of the few plastics that can be recycled back into itself fully. It is also more UV-stable without as many chemical additives due to colour. This plastic is also very resistant to chemicals found in fertilizers ensuring a very long product life span.
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6. Flexibility in Accessorizing.
If your roof can support the additional load of an intensive green roof you can grow everything from small trees and shrubs to vegetables and herbs. Many other details are possible with this system including paving stones, retaining walls, decks and even water features.
faq
Each project is unique presenting different wind uplift problems in different locations. After a wind analysis of the building is done to identify high wind uplift areas, a fastening plan can be designed. This may be as simple as additional ballast in the form of river rock or paving stones around the perimeter or could even involve point loading deeper depths of substrate over beams or columns. All of these solutions can be custom designed to create a beautiful planted berm or paver edge detail that will both resist wind uplift as well as contribute to the overall aesthetics on the roof. For sloped and flat roofs without parapets there are a variety of mechanical fasteners that can be implemented around the perimeter that provide a nice clean edge but also securely fasten the green roof to the structure, all without impeding drainage off the edge.