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March 2010
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Green roofs from a
waterproofing perspective
Waterproofing
Every successful green roof system is built
upon a sound waterproofing foundation.
Selecting a waterproofing manufacturer
and roofing system you can trust are
essential to give long term, guaranteed
performance.
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Example of a biodiverse roof incorporating a wetland pond
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Why have
green roof systems?
Urban development over the last 50 years has led to the percentage of rainwater and provide
slow, controlled water run-off, thereby
paving over of large areas of countryside with cities and
reducing the load and allowing
supporting infrastructure. Even the traditional areas of much faster evaporation of
parkland and green spaces within our cities have come accumulated moisture.
under increasing pressure. High rise development in major
Replacing land lost to construction by
cities reduces the natural airflow, adding to dirt and
landscaping the roofs of our buildings
pollution, higher temperatures and lower humidity levels. can help to redress the balance of
nature by significantly improving air
Green roofs improve air quality by In addition, cities and industrial areas quality and reducing water run-off.
attracting particles to the vegetation and are increasingly impervious to water, Green roofs can improve the
soil. Plants also absorb airborne reducing permeable ground to absorb acoustics, thermal properties and
pollutants through the leaves, removing rainwater run-off. Hard construction aesthetic qualities, while also
them from the environment, and during materials (concrete, tarmac roadways, providing additional space for
the natural process of photosynthesis roof tiles etc.) discharge water very recreational and leisure purposes. And
plants convert carbon dioxide to quickly, reducing effective evaporation they can significantly increase the life
oxygen, which improves the immediate and loading the drainage systems, of the waterproofing membrane,
air quality. which in turn can lead to flooding. protecting it from UV degradation and
Green roofs retain a very high the extremes of climatic conditions.
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Example of extensive roof for award winning recreational eco-lodges
Thermal transmission
In addition to the thermal insulation
installed as part of the waterproofing
system, green roofs can further reduce the
energy consumption of a building by up
to 10%. Full thermal analysis can be
carried out on the specified build-up.
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What are the
green roof options?
Extensive green roofs Intensive roof gardens Biodiverse (brown) roofs
These are constructed using low The landscape variations are These are another form of extensive
maintenance planting, without the need practically limitless, and it is feasible green roof (i.e. low maintenance) that
for specific irrigation. Sedums (succulents) to create an environment at roof level make use of recycled materials (e.g.
and indigenous herbs and grasses similar to that of any designed garden. crushed brick, crushed concrete etc.)
provide excellent cover and protection An increased quantity of growing in the growing medium. This type of
to the waterproofing system. They do medium, improved drainage layers green roof is intended to create a
not provide usable space or a surface and irrigation systems are generally natural wasteland and can be seeded
that can be trafficked, but add instantly required to support the greater diversity initially with selected species to create
to the aesthetics, improve the local air of planting. Shrubs and trees can easily some growth. However the basic
quality and help to control rainwater be accommodated, and there is little to design is to attract fauna and flora
run-off into surface water drainage restrict scope for design other than the of all kinds. As the growing medium
systems. In addition, a correctly overall weight of the system and the is not of high nutritional value, larger
designed system upgrades the acoustic cost of its supporting construction. plants are not likely to survive and will
and thermal performance of roof finishes. die off creating further suitable habitat
for invertebrates which in turn will
attract other fauna.
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Example of semi-intensive/hybrid
roof with wildflower turf
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Green roof systems
Typical build-ups
Extensive Green Roof Typical build-up: illustrated using high
performance bituminous waterproofing
Other suitable
waterproofing
options:
IKO Sedum Blanket I Permaphalt
Polymer Modified
IKO Growing Medium Mastic Asphalt
Filtration Layer
Drainage Layer
Separation Layer
Protection Layer
} Plasfeed
5+1
I
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SpectraROOF
Polymeric
Single Ply
IKO Polimar
IKO Anti-Root Bituminous
Roofing System Liquid Applied
Substrate
Substrate
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Product list
IKO Anti-Root Cap Sheet IKO Drainage & Edge Retention Trims
High performance slate surfaced cap sheet consisting of L-shaped metal edging profiles that retain the extensive
a 180 g/m polyester base, coated with polymer modified landscaping system at roof edges and at intermediate
bitumen, containing a specially formulated root resistant positions on the roof, whilst allowing full drainage to the
treatment, for use as the final layer in a roof garden external rainwater systems.
waterproofing specification. It has a slate finish on the
upper surface, and a thermofusible film on the underside. IKO Vegetation Layers & Growing Mediums
The IKO Anti-Root cap sheet achieves FLL 4 year root IKO Sedum Blankets are supplied with Lydium,
penetration. Hybrium, Album, Acre, Reflexum, Sexangular and Spurium
Plasfeed Drainage Boards sedum plants as standard. They are already grown onto a
CE marked drainage composite boards consisting of a root retention/substrate layer. IKO also offers a range of
dimpled perforated sheet of high impact polystyrene with plug plants specially grown in line with FLL Directive,
a non-woven filter fabric bonded to each dimple. featuring sedum, herbaceous plants and grasses.
The drainage composite is provided with a pressure IKO Wildflower Turf is ideal for creating a truly natural
dividing moisture diffusion open filter fabric on the back. landscape, providing a food source for birds and a
The system comprises the filter layer, the drainage layer, favourable habitat for butterflies and other insects. The
the separation layer and the protection layer all as one plants in flower will vary through the spring and summer
integrated unit. These boards are also suitable for use on and the emergence of flowers and the type of plants that
inverted roofs. flower will vary from year to year according to
temperature, moisture and available nutrients.
Thickness Dimensions Area per roll IKOs Growing Mediums are specially formulated
(mm) (m) (m2)
mixtures. The formulation carefully balances the
Plasfeed 5+1 25 20 x 1.25 25
requirements of plant sustenance, water retention and
Drainage Layer
ensures propagation of the selected plants.
IKO Biodiverse (Brown) Substrate is a lightweight
Plasfeed Water Reservoir Panel substrate made from coarse recycled brick and aircrete,
Water absorbing mineral wool panels for use as an composted bark and medium clay soil. The substrate has
additional water reservoir within the build-up of a green roof. been carefully designed to accept wildflower seeding and
promote the natural colonisation of habitat plant life, to
Thickness Dimensions Area per roll
(mm) (m) (m2)
encourage the successful development of local wildlife.
Waterproofing Options
IKO manufactures and supplies a wide range of high performance waterproofing options suitable for use with green
roofs. Key systems include:-
I High Performance Bituminous Roofing Systems
I Hot Melt Monolithic Systems
I Mastic Asphalt Systems
I Polymeric Single Ply Systems
I High Performance Cold Liquid Applied Systems
Please contact our Technical Services Department on 0844 412 7207 for further information and
advice on the most suitable waterproofing option.
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A Complete Service Full support for your green roof project
IKO provides a full service offer from initial IKO will work with you to ensure that every stage
consultation through specification and design to of your project goes smoothly and to the agreed
ongoing monitoring and maintenance. schedule. Before any green roof finishes are
applied the technical services team will inspect
Our ISO 9001 accredited Technical Services and approve the finished waterproofing,
Team offer practical and modern design solutions, including an electronic roof integrity test.
whilst ensuring that the requirements of the
current Building Regulations and British Codes of IKO extensive roof installation package
Practice are not compromised. The sedum finishes used in extensive roof design
are living plants and as such, care must be taken
Architects, specifiers, installing contractors and to help them flourish. IKO will support your
building owners alike have come to rely on the project with a first year monitoring schedule with
proven technical expertise provided by IKO, for an integral maintenance programme to ensure
both new build and refurbishment projects the horticultural finishes establish quickly and
nationwide. grow to maturity.
I Design assistance
I On-site advice
I Thermographic roof surveys
I Bespoke specifications
I Project monitoring
I Performance guarantees
I Technical & safety information
I Customer training
I Approved contractor/installer network
I Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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