BIO-DIVERSE ROOF SYSTEMS

A biodiverse system will encourage a range of insect species including bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and small birds.  The system provides good species diversity and is primarily used where high ecological and environmental functions are required and the use of local and recycled materials.

Product reference for more information
SGBD01150 (standard Bio-Diverse type)

WEIGHT SAT 130-150kg/sqm (depending on substrate depth)
DEPTH 150mm
SIZE Product supplied in rolls with allowance for the requested project sqm requirement
SPECIES DIVERSITY 25-30 species
ROOF PITCH up to 15 degrees

NUMBER OF COMPONENTS – 6

  • This system will require a root barrier if the waterproof membrane does not contain one
  • The system comprises a protection, drainage, filtration, substrate and vegetation layer, surface contour and surface habitat construction
  • System laid flat or to a light contour

FUNCTION

  • Aesthetics
  • Ecological and environmental function
  • Instant greening system
  • Pre established vegetation

APPLICATIONS

  • Suitable for commercial and domestic applications
  • Suitable for self installation but delicate ecological interfaces and finishes may need supervision

LOGISTICS

  • Distributed on pallets
  • 20 sqm of total system per pallet
  • The product will need a pallet truck or lorry based crane for unloading

VEGETATION TYPE

  • Plugs (50mm standard) 8-20/sqm and seed 1-3gms/sqm
  • Supplementary watering will be required post planting
  • Not suitable for heavy slopes or highly exposed sites
  • Immature systems are prone to weather erosion and bird damage, retention nets may be required

AFTERCARE

  • The system will need weeding 1-2 times a year to remove invasive species
  • The system will not require feeding as it is designed to self manage and populate
  • The system may require supplementary watering during periods of extended dry weather
  • Systems on slopes will require more frequent watering due to less water retention capacity

IRRIGATION

  • A permanent irrigation system is available for an additional cost
  • A water source providing 2.5-3 BAR pressure to the roof area is required
  • A flow rate of 50-60L/min is required

Living roof systems