Centuries old, the roof garden concept has been most recently embraced in the United States. Both functional and
aesthetically-appealing, this technology improves the structure's energy efficiency while adding plant life in populated areas.
Currently, the focus on improving the quality of life in urban environments has
made these issues more pertinent than ever. Roof Gardens meet the objectives of
many of the mandates to improve the air quality of cities by mitigating the
effects of heat islands caused by ever increasing development. The benefits of
the modern Roof Garden have been demonstrated by the US Green Building Council's
endorsement of these systems through the LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification program.
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Carlisle's Roof Garden System provides a variety of waterproofing options with a
full line of accessories to insure a high performance system. This includes a
range of membranes such as the 60-mil EPDM and TPO which are ideal for the Ultra
Extensive Roof Gardens (shallow) with standard 15-20 year warranties. Roof
gardens 4" to 8" in depth are classified as a Medium Assembly (Extensive)
requiring 75-mil EPDM or 72-mil TPO membranes for 10-15 year warranties, and
90-mil EPDM or 80-mil TPO membranes for 20 year warranties. For the Intensive
Roof Gardens (deep), the membrane options include Carlisle's toughest membranes
-- 90-mil EPDM, 80-mil TPO and the 115 through 145-mil FleeceBACK¨ membranes.
Carlisle also offers an option to mop down the AFX FleeceBACK EPDM membranes
over two plies of base felts to provide a durable hybrid system.
Roof Garden Drainage Composite - CCW MiraDRAIN®
G4 Drainage Composite consists of a high compressive strength polystyrene core
with "cups" and high-flow drainage channels allowing maximum water retention and
drainage. A non-woven 100% post-industrial recycled content filter fabric and
moisture retention mat is bonded to the retention side of the molded core to
prevent passage of particles into the water reservoirs. MiraDRAIN® G4 has a
heavy-duty protection fabric bonded to the bottom of the composite, making this
versatile product the key to simplified green roof installation and reduced
labor costs. CCW MiraDRAIN® G4 is designed to retain water in Roof Gardens while
allowing excess water to quickly drain. In Carlisle Ultra-Extensive Roof Garden
assemblies, MiraDRAIN® G4 is the only layer required above the membrane before
growth media and plants are applied. Packaged in 4' x 50' rolls.
Root Barrier - Carlisle 40-mil non-reinforced
GeoMembraneª is a polypropylene sheet specifically formulated for use in below
grade applications to resist root growth. GeoMembraneª sheets are heat welded
together to provide a monolithic roof cover. Carlisle GeoMembraneª stops the
most invasive roots before they can reach the waterproofing membrane. Available
in 12' x 100' rolls.
Protection Fabric - Carlisle CCW 300HV (16 oz/
sq. yd.) is a polypropylene non-woven needle-punched fabric, which is stabilized
to resist soil chemicals, mildew, insects and is non-biodegradable. Carlisle CCW
300HV protection fabric is designed to prevent abrasion to the waterproofing
membrane under the toughest conditions. Available in 40" x 200' and 12.5' x 200'
rolls.
Aluminum Roof Garden Edging - Carlisle Roof
Garden edging products are designed to provide attractive and
corrosion-resistant separation between the Roof Garden assembly and walkways,
transitions, etc. Pre-punched for maximum drainage, Carlisle Aluminum Roof
Garden Edging is available in 3", 4", 6" and 8" heights. Custom heights are
available upon request.
Aluminum Drain Boxes - Carlisle Aluminum Drain
Boxes are designed to keep debris and growth media out of your roof's drains.
Made of heavy 0.125" milled aluminum, Carlisle Aluminum Drain Boxes allow quick
access with removable lids for periodic drain inspection. Available in 4", 8"
and 12" heights. Custom heights available upon request.
Roof Garden Growth Media - Carlisle's Engineered
Growth Mediums for Roof Gardens are blends of carefully-selected materials
optimizes for Roof Garden use. Designed to be lightweight while providing
superior water holding capacity, Carlisle offers different growth mediums for
the varying climatological regions of the country. Available in 1.5 - 2 cubic
yard "Super Sack" bags as well as bulk truckloads.
