Sponge-Roof 0-30°

Sponge roof - resist runoffA Sponge-Roof is a non-proprietary green roof concept that is available through many manufacturers. The Sponge-Roof provides an instantly vegetated roof that utilizes vegetation as a tool to protect the soil and resist runoff. Sponge-Roof can successfully retain the most water and minimize and/or eliminate fine particle and fertilizer runoff. The elements used are 100% natural materials and Sponge-Roof utilizes conventional drainage plates to breathe.
 

7 Advantages of the Sponge-Roof 

The goal of the Sponge-Roof is to mimic nature and create a living root zone that is self-supporting.

  1. Retains more water than any other green roof concept
  2. Resists sheet flow
  3. Provides instant vegetation
  4. Is carbon minded (to be truly sustainable)
  5. Uses only natural and safe materials
  6. Provides proper oxygenation of the root zone
  7. Able to support proper soil biology
     

Sponge-roof 0-30° Specifications

 Pitch:                                                                    0-30°
 System structure thickness including Sedum:     4-5"
 Saturated weight:                                                 25-30 lbs / sq. ft.

 

System Structures

Green roof system structure – flat roof with Sedum

1st Sempergreen Standard Sedum-Mix Blanket 3/4"

Pre-cultivated Standard Sedum-Mix blanket, consisting of a mix of 10 to 15 different types of Sedum. Vegetation percentage on delivery: at least 85%.

2nd Soil

Sponge-Roof’s semi-intensive Growth Media is designed for green roof systems with a separate drainage course or a synthetic drainage layer, with or without an additional needled mineral wool layer. This semi-intensive mix is designed specifically for green roof assemblies that specify biodegradable Moerings Sempergreen Sedum Blankets and similar Growth Media is available through many Single Source Warranty Manufacturers, and other Green Roof System providers. The growth media shall consist of a mix of lightweight and organic components; containing all the physical, chemical, and biological properties necessary to create a sustainable landscape that mimics nature and encourages microbial soil health, with the goal to grow healthier plants, reduce runoff and eliminate irrigation and the potential need for synthetic fertilizers.

3rd Mineral Wool or Hydro Blanket

Needled (not hard board) mineral wool that retains 90%+ of water by volume. The simple rock fibers naturally attract water, can withstand freeze/thaw cycles and have a very high capillary capacity. Roots love to grow into them. Needled rock mineral wool can instantly absorb the water and easily gives the water back to the plants. It’s the perfect water retention layer.

4th Drainage including filterfleece 0.25-1"

The thickness of the drainage layer will depend on the roof structure and the water storage capacity required, depending on the climate. Powered by others.
 

Construction Specifications

Download a PDF of green roof specifications, or an editable MS Word document. Please contact us with any questions about customizing a spec for your project, and your climate zones.

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