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GARDEN ROOF                               ®


PLANNING GUIDE




Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver, BC
Garden Roof ® Planning Guide
• INTRODUCTION
   o Urban Challenges                                                          4
   o Why Have a Green Roof                                                     5
   o Hydrotech’s “Total” Garden Roof Assembly Approach                         6
   o Extensive Garden Roof Assembly                                            8
   o Intensive Garden Roof Assemblies                                          9
   o Components of a Garden Roof Assembly                                     10
   o Replicating Nature on Roofs                                              11
   o Water Management in a Garden Roof Assembly                               12

• DESIGN OVERVIEW
   o Design Considerations                                                    14
   o Growing Media                                                            17
   o LiteTop® Growing Media                                                   18
   o Planting                                                                 19
   o Garden Roof Extensive Plant Program                                      21
   o Plant Guide                                                              22
   o Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assembly Components                              29
   o Garden Roof Assembly Typical Solutions
       – Extensive Application                                                31
       – Shallow Intensive and Lawn Application                               32
       – Intensive Application                                                33
       – Steep Slope Applications                                             34

• INSTALLATION AND CARE
   o General Installation Procedures                                          36
   o Maintaining the Garden Roof                                              39

• Typical Detailing Conditions                                                40
• Product Data                                                                43
• Award Winning Projects                                                      46
• Additional Resources                                                        47




                     LDS Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT       901 Cherry Ave (The Gap), San Bruno, CA



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INTRODUCTION
Urban Challenges
Introduction
As our cities continue to grow, the natural landscape is being replaced with buildings, as well as parking lots and roadways
of concrete and asphalt. Open green spaces within city centers are decreasing as the strong demand for land to build upon
increases.

Temperature increases of 3°-10° F have been observed in city centers when compared to temperatures in outlying areas
where Mother Nature is part of the natural surroundings. Commonly referred to as the “urban heat island” phenomenon,
this dome of heat creates an unhealthy environment in which polluted air, smog and higher temperatures can take its toll on
us all. In addition, these increased temperatures result in higher energy demands to keep our buildings cool.

To a great extent the rooftops, parking lots and roadways that make up the cityscape are impervious to water. This often
results in an overload of the existing drainage and sewer systems and increases the risk of flooding following a heavy
rain. Continued development in our cities will only add to this problem, making the cost of improving the existing
sewer infrastructure prohibitive. Replacing the impervious surface of a conventional roof with a “green roof ” can help to
substantially reduce storm water runoff and restore the balance with nature in our urban centers.

Hydrotech’s Garden Roof® Assemblies combine the proven performance of our Monolithic Membrane 6125EV® roofing/
waterproofing with proven green roof technology. Unlike conventional earth covered structures, Hydrotech’s Garden Roof
Assemblies are lightweight and can be installed on a wider variety of new and existing structures.

The Garden Roof Concept
Hydrotech’s wide range of Garden Roof Assemblies are available to suit
virtually any design requirement. They are typically classified as:

Extensive
Designed to be lightweight and support hardy plants, this option is
considered low maintenance, with no irrigation required in most climates.
This is an excellent choice if your objective is to mitigate the effects of
urban heat islands and reduce stormwater runoff.
                                                                                                           Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA




Shallow Intensive (Lawn)
Still considered a lightweight assembly, but with a slightly deeper soil
depth, and designed to support sod lawns and perennials. Irrigation will
depend on the plant choices and climate. Generally accessible by adjacent
hardscape areas, such as a patio, beautiful additional usable space can be
created.


                                                                                                     Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, CT


Intensive
Deeper soil depths are required to support a wide variety of plants, shrubs
and trees. Often designed to be accessible for recreational use, this comes
as close as you can get to replicating your yard or garden on the roof.
Irrigation and regular maintenance are necessary.




                                                                                                              65 E. Goethe, Chicago, IL
                                                              4
Why have a Green Roof?
Besides being aesthetically pleasing, a green roof can provide numerous ecological, technical and
owner benefits.

                       Ecological
                       Mitigates Urban Heat Island: Green roofs cool and humidify the surrounding air creating a
                       microclimate which has beneficial effects within the immediate area.

                       Natural Habitat for Animals and Plants: Green roofs create biodiversity, encouraging wildlife, such
                       as birds, butterflies and insects, to remain within urban areas.

                       Reduction of Dust and Smog Levels: Green roof vegetation helps to filter out dust and smog
                       particles. Nitrates and other aerosol contaminants are absorbed out of the air and rainfall and bound
                       within the soil.


                       Technical Benefits
                       Storm Water Retention: Depending on the design, a green roof can typically reduce storm water
                       run-off by 50 to 90%. Additionally, the peak flow volume is greatly reduced and the peak flow period
                       is delayed by as much as 4 hours, minimizing the impact on existing sewer systems.

                       Additional Thermal Resistance: Green roofs can improve the thermal resistance of the roof
                       assembly throughout the year, especially in summer months by helping to reduce cooling costs.

                       Reduced noise levels: Typical extensive green roofs (3” - 4” growing media) reduce reflective sound
                       by up to 3 dB and improve sound insulation by up to 8 dB. This is most effective with buildings near
                       airports, factories or busy freeways.

                       Owner Incentives
                       Increased Life Expectancy of the Roof: A green roof, much like a PMR (Protected Membrane
                       Roof ) Assembly, protects the roof membrane from climatic extremes and physical abuse, thereby
                       greatly increasing the life expectancy of the roof.

                       Additional Usable Space: Converting or designing normally unused roof areas into green roofs,
                       simply makes sense. Increase your property value by reclaiming the fifth elevation of a building and
                       make it an amenity to be used by the buildings occupants.

                       Create a Therapeutic and Peaceful Environment: It is recognized that in a hospital or extended
                       care facility, the ability to view or have access to a natural setting such as a green roof, can improve
                       ones spirit and can aid in the healing process.

Produce Production: Grow your own vegetables or herbs? Why not. Some green roofs have been put to use by restaurants
to provide their own source of herbs and vegetables.

Building Incentives: More and more municipalities and other government agencies are providing incentives that can help
off-set the cost of a green roof. (U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program recognizes the benefits of a green roof )

Image: Since a green roof is good for the environment, it displays corporate responsibility and environmental leadership.

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Hydrotech’s “Total” Garden Roof ® Assembly Approach
From the roof membrane up through the plants…
American Hydrotech, Inc. understands that a green roof needs to function first as a roof, keeping the structure watertight,
and at the same time provide an environment conducive to the vegetation. In Hydrotech’s Garden Roof® Assemblies we
accomplish this by incorporating the very best in moisture protection, proven green roof technology and experience.

Building from the bottom up…
As a manufacturer of quality waterproofing and roofing products,
Hydrotech’s flagship product Monolithic Membrane 6125®
(MM6125®), a fluid applied rubberized asphalt, has been keeping
buildings watertight for over 40 years. Monolithic Membrane 6125EV
(environmental grade), which contains 25% recycled materials, is
the membrane of choice for Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies.
MM6125EV has been used in fountains, pools, reflecting ponds,
planters and other applications where contact with water is to be
expected. In addition to MM6125EV’s ability to perform in a wet,
submersed condition, MM6125EV has many other unique features
that make it the best choice for Garden Roof applications…

   • There are no seams to fail; the membrane is completely monolithic
   • Bonded directly to the substrate
   • Can be installed on substrates with little or no slope
   • Easy to detail all critical penetrations and terminations
   • Resistant to fertilizers and other mild acids
   • No VOC restrictions; contains no PVCs
   • Installed only by authorized, trained applicators

Hydrotech’s history…
Over the years Hydrotech’s Monolithic Membrane 6125EV has been used in numerous parking structures and plaza
applications where large areas of planting were part of the overall design. These earth covered structures were engineered
to accept the heavy loads because several feet of soil and various hardscape components were incorporated in the design.
These installations were not referred to as “green roofs” back then, but are today by many. The difference between those
early applications and the current green roof market is weight. Advancements in drainage/water retention technology
and lightweight growing media have greatly reduced the weight of a green roof, allowing it to be used on a wider range of
structures.




                                                                          Traditonal earth
                                                                          covered applications
                                                                          were very heavy due
                                                                          to the type of soil
                                                                          used as well as the
                                                                          aggregate drainage.




O’Donnell Park, Milwaukee, WI
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The Hydrotech advantage…

In the early 1990’s, Hydrotech was exposed to the green roof market in Europe and sought to duplicate this exciting
advancement in roofing here in the United States. Hydrotech’s first Garden Roof® Assembly (Mashantucket Pequot
Museum) was installed in 1996; the first “single source” green roof assembly (everything from the deck up) in America.
Since that time, Hydrotech expanded the product offerings to include a wide array of domestically sourced components,
including soil and plants for Garden Roof Assemblies.

Design
Hydrotech’s sales representatives and staff work closely with the design team, and can offer assistance with the specification
development and details as part of the service offering. Each project is unique; here are some of the many issues each green
roof application must consider.

• Structural requirements                     • Watertightness of roof
• Wind uplift requirements                    • Stormwater calculations
• Detailing of perimeter/penetrations         • Slope issues
• Growing media (soil) requirements           • Plant palette/choices
• Safety                                      • Maintenance issues
• USGBC’s LEED credits                        • Assembly warranty

Construction
Hydrotech provides our Garden Roof Assembly to authorized,
trained installers. On site assistance is available from Hydrotech.

Owner assurance
The Garden Roof Assembly consists of proven components from the
deck up, which may include the waterproofing/roofing membrane,
insulation, green roof components, growing media and
even the vegetation for extensive applications. Hydrotech offers a
range of warranty options to an owner providing long term assurance
and peace of mind from the watertightness of the membrane, up to
and including the plants. Contact Hydrotech for specifics.



                                                                                                         601 Congress Street, Boston, MA




                                Example Stormwater Retention Analysis                      Flamingo House at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
                                                                        7
Extensive Garden Roof ® Assembly
An extensive Garden Roof uses a select range of hardy plants, making it attractive to look at while requiring little
maintenance. Extensive Garden Roofs are not intended for recreational use, but are usually chosen for their appearance or
to help reduce the “urban heat island” effect and minimize stormwater run-off.

Extensive roofs only require a shallow growing media depth, generally as little
as 3” - 4”, and therefore add little weight (typically 18-34 lb/sf wet weight) to
the roof structure below.

Plant types for extensive roofs need to be drought, wind and frost resistant –
such as self-generating sedums. See pages 22 - 26 for a list of suitable plants
for extensive green roofs.

Features:
   • Are lightweight with only 3” - 4” of growing media
   • Ideal for inaccessible roofs
   • Can be used on flat or sloping roofs
   • Reduce stormwater runoff
   • Help to mitigate the urban heat island
   • Require minimum maintenance

The water stored in the growing media and drainage/retention layer is
sufficient to sustain the drought resistant plants between periods of rainfall.
Irrigation systems are not normally required except in extreme climates.

Extensive Green Roofs can be applied to flat roofs and sloping
roofs with a pitch of up to 12:12 or 45º, provided the appropriate
measures are taken to cope with the shear forces and soil retention.
Please refer to page 42 for additional information regarding sloped
applications.

Thinner assemblies and very lightweight growing media blends are
available for extensive Garden Roof Assemblies. Contact Hydrotech
for specifics.




Lawrence Technological University - Taubman Student Services Center, Southfield, MI         Evelyn P. Tyner Interpretive Center, Glenview, IL
                                                                                     8
Intensive Garden Roof ® Assemblies
                                             The landscape possibilities with intensive
                                             Garden Roofs are virtually limitless. They
                                             are intended for recreational, sporting
                                             and leisure purposes and are often
                                             indistinguishable from natural gardens in
                                             appearance.

                                             Hydrotech’s lawn and intensive Garden
                                             Roofs follow the same design concept as
                                             an extensive Garden Roof. However, the
                                             drainage/retention layer is usually deeper
                                             and filled with expanded aggregate to
                                             provide greater water storage and to
                                             support a greater depth of growing
                                             media.
               Lawn Assembly                                                                         Intensive Assembly

The depth of the intensive growing media, which contains a greater amount of organic matter than an extensive blend, will
generally dictate the type and size of plants that can be grown. See pages 25-28 for a list of suitable plants for intensive green
roofs. Intensive green roof designs usually consist of a mixture of hard and soft landscaping. It is therefore important that
the selected drainage/retention layer can support any type of landscape – from roadways and paths, to soil and trees, so as to
permit excess water to drain unobstructed underneath.

The water retention capacity of the Hydrotech drainage/retention layers is used to assist with the irrigation of the plants
– it is not a substitute for an irrigation system, which
should always be installed within either the intensive or
lawn Garden Roof Assembly.

Features:
  • Require greater growing media depths 6”-36”
  • Can be used for recreation
  • Accommodate a wider variety of plants/shrubs/trees
  • Must be irrigated
  • Require regular maintenance




                                         555 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL                                 LDS Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT
                                                                      9
Components of a Garden Roof ® Assembly
The range of Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies ensures that the right design can be provided to meet the requirements
of any landscape option, including:

  • Extensive, Intensive Lawn and Intensive conditions             • Sloping and flat roofs
  • Ponds, paved and play areas                                    • Pedestrian access onto the roof

A typical Garden Roof Assembly consists of...
  Carefully selected plants – extensive plants for low maintenance landscaping including the drought resistant, self-
  regenerating varieties available from Hydrotech. There are a wide range of plants for intensive landscaping that can be
  supplied by garden centers and nurseries. GardMat® erosion control blankets (not shown) are also available to aid in
  plant establishment.

  Engineered lightweight growing media – must have a well balanced
  structure and low weight. The pH values, nutrients, degree of porosity and
  vapor permeability must be suitable. The type and thickness of the growing
  media ultimately determine the plant choice as well as the structural load
  imposed on the roof structure. Hydrotech’s LiteTop® growing media is
  specifically blended to meet the requirements of each project.

  SystemFilter – to prevent fine particles from being washed out of the
  substrate soil and therefore maintaining the efficiency of the drainage layer.

  Drainage/retention / aeration element – Hydrotech’s Gardendrain™
  retains water in the profiled troughs, even on sloping roofs. Excess water
  drains away through channels between the troughs. Strategically located
  holes provide the necessary aeration and ensure that moisture below
  diffuses up into the growing media.

  Moisture Mat (optional, contact Hydrotech for recommendation)
   – made of non-rotting fiber to retain moisture and nutrients as well as
   provide physical protection to the root barrier and waterproofing
   membrane.
  (An air layer is required when placed directly over insulation - not shown)

  Insulation (optional) – situated above the roof membrane, an extruded
  polystyrene insulation which exhibits excellent moisture resistance, is
  dimensionally stable and has a high R-value. Dow Chemical’s
  STYROFOAM® brand insulation is typically utilized.

  Root barrier – prevents roots from affecting the roof membrane. The type,
  thickness and method of installation depend on the nature of the landscape
  planned and the shape and slope of the roof.

  Roofing membrane – Only the best, Hydrotech’s Monolithic Membrane
  6125EV-FR® (Environmental Grade) Assembly with protection layer.

  Structural roof deck – must be designed to support the weight of the
  green roof as well as any other dead or live loads. Acceptable deck types
  include cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, metal deck with cover
  board and plywood.

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Replicating Nature on Roofs
A balance between air, water retention, drainage and more…
When designing and installing a green roof, it is important to provide a growing environment as close as possible to the
plants natural habitat. One of the most important factors is to compensate for the lack of sub-soil.

Hydrotech’s Garden Roof® Assemblies have the structure to properly aerate the growing media and retain the necessary
quantities of water to support the plants while draining off the excess. The proper balance of oxygen and water is
determined by the plant type, growing media, geographical region and the roof itself.

Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies provide a number of solutions to these challenges and have been designed to function
naturally, even though there is no direct contact with the ground and the entire assembly is normally not very deep. In short,
the plants can enjoy a healthy growing environment without adversely affecting the main function of the roof - KEEPING
THE BUILDING DRY.




                                                           The Answer is in the DESIGN…
                                                           Each layer of the Garden Roof Assembly performs a particular
                                                           function, just like natural soil. These functions include:

                                                              • Structure to support plants
                                                              • Provision of nutrients
                                                              • Water retention
                                                              • Aeration
                                                              • Drainage




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Water Management in the Garden Roof ® Assembly
Moisture retention, drainage and aeration…
Water Retention

At the heart of the Hydrotech Garden Roof Assembly is
the drainage/retention element (Gardendrain™) with its
array of channels on both the top and underside that
ensure more than adequate drainage of water even with
root growth into the elements. The profiled cups on the
topside retain water, even on a sloping roof, and have
strategically placed holes to ensure the roots receive the
necessary aeration and allow water vapor to diffuse up
into the growing media.

The availability of moisture for the roots is essential to
maintain good, healthy vegetation on a green roof.
Much of the moisture is supplied by natural rainfall,
which is collected and stored by the layers within the
Garden Roof Assembly.

The drainage/retention layer plays an essential part
in storing rainwater that filters through the growing
media. Once the cups in the drainage layer are full,
excess water can be soaked up and held by a moisture
mat (optional). Water that is not held in the cups or
within the moisture mat is free to drain off the roof.

Normally a green roof can store between 50 and 90%
of typical annual rainfall.

Releasing Stored Water

In dry periods, stored water will gradually diffuse up
into the growing media for use by the plants roots.
Plants are also capable of dropping roots into the cups
of the drainage/retention layer to obtain much needed
moisture. Once the drainage/retention layer is dry the
moisture mat (optional) can release its stored moisture
through diffusion up through the holes in the top of the
drainage/retention layer and into the growing media.




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Unabridged Version of Planning Guide Available
For a complete copy of the Garden Roof Planning Guide, please send an email to guide@hydrotechusa.com

The full PDF will contain additional sections that include critical information pertinent to:

- Design Considerations




- Plant Palettes optimized for green roofs




- Assembly Components, Typical Installations & Maintenance




                                                  Pages 13 - 39
Typical Detailing Conditions
For specific membrane and flashing requirements, please
refer to Hydrotech’s MM6125® Guideline Details which are
available online at www.hydrotechusa.com.

Building Wall
Membrane flashing must be extended above the final grade
of the Garden Roof Assembly. Flashings must be properly
terminated in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details.
Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12” wide, of gravel ballast
or pavers are necessary to provide easy access to critical
flashings, increased drainage of water, and maintenance
paths.




Parapets / Curbs
Membrane flashing must be extended above the final grade
of the Garden Roof Assembly. Flashings must be properly
terminated in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details.
Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12” wide, of gravel ballast
or pavers are necessary to provide easy access to critical
flashings, increased drainage of water, maintenance paths
and increased wind blow-off resistance..




Roof Edge
Perforated bent metal angles, properly engineered to
accommodate anticipated loading, are necessary to retain
Garden Roof Assembly components and allow water to
drain off the roof edge or into perimeter gutters.
Edge restraints must be properly flashed in accordance with
Hydrotech guideline details. Vegetation-free-zones, minimum
12” wide, of gravel ballast or pavers are necessary to provide
easy access to critical flashings, increased drainage of water,
maintenance paths and increased wind blow-off resistance.



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Roof Drains
     When roof drains are located within planted areas, it
     may be necessary to provide inspection chambers over
     the drains to provide easy access for maintenance. This
     is especially important in the deeper intensive Garden
     Roof applications. Typical IRMA/PMR drains with
     perforated gravel guard rings are typically acceptable
     in shallower extensive application. Hydrotech can
     supply inspection chambers of various heights, with
     or without extensions, to suit the final depth of the
     assembly. Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12” wide,
     of gravel ballast or pavers are necessary to prevent
     strong plant growth and promote increased drainage
     in the area around the drains.




     Paving Edge Detail
     Paved areas can easily be combined with planted areas.
     Built on the continuous base and drainage layers, the
     paving can be bedded onto LiteTop, crushed gravel
     or sand. Curbs of treated timber, precast concrete or
     brick pavers provide a simple border between the hard
     and soft landscaping.




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High Slope Applications
Slopes between 2:12 and 3:12 (14°, 25%)

Gardendrain™ GR50 may be used for slopes up to and including 3 inches in 12 inches. The SystemFilter is eliminated as
the growing media is placed directly into the cups of the GR50 to increase slip resistance. At slopes greater than 2:12, total
soil
depth is limited to 3½ inches (1½ inches above the GR50 profile). SystemFilter is still required at perimeters, penetrations,
 etc. to contain the growing media.

A means of restraining the loose laid Garden Roof® components while still allowing drainage of water off the roof
must be installed along the roof edge. Perforated bent metal angles, stop rails, or curbs with scuppers, properly
engineered to accommodate anticipated loading, must extend at least 2 inches above the level of the finished
grade. All roof edge detailing must be properly flashed in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details.

Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12 inches wide, of
gravel ballast or concrete pavers are necessary to
provide easy access to critical flashing
details, increase
drainage of excess
water, and increase
wind blow-off
resistance around
the perimeters.                                                                                                  Top
Erosion control
blankets
must also be
installed.                                               Bottom

Slopes greater than 3:12 (14°, 25%) up to 12:12 (45°, 100%)

For roof slopes greater than 3 inches in 12 inches, the
GardNet™ soil confinement system must be utilized. Soil
depths of 3½ to 12½ inches can be accommodated with
GardNet. A means of anchoring steel cable tendons must be
provided at the ridge line or top of the slope. Properly spaced
holes through steel angles or eyebolts must be engineered to
accommodate the anticipated loading. Additionally, the gravel
stop, curb or stop rails at the bottom of the roof slope must be
adequately engineered to resist the loading from the growing
media up-slope. All roof edge detailing must be properly
flashed in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details.

Hydrodrain® 302 is installed below the GardNet to retain the
growing media which is placed directly into the open cells of
the GardNet. Additional layers of SystemFilter are installed
to contain the growing media where necessary and separate
it from the loose gravel used in vegetation-free-zones at the
bottom of the slope.

Vegetation-free-zones, 1 cell wide, of gravel ballast are necessary to provide easy access to critical flashing details, increase
drainage of excess water, and increase wind blow-off resistance around the perimeters. Erosion control blankets must also
be installed.
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Award Winning Projects




                               Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Mashantucket, CT                                                               Millennium Park, Chicago, IL




                                                   Ballard Library, Seattle, WA                                               901 Cherry Ave (The Gap), San Bruno, CA


Award Winning Projects
Hydrotech is pleased to have been involved with the following projects:

• 601 Congress Street - Boston, MA                                                     • Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital - Chicago, IL
2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Industrial/Commercial                            2005 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Intensive Institutional

• Eastern Village Co-Op - Silver Spring, MD                                            • Millennium Park - Chicago, IL
2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Extensive Residential                            2005 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Intensive Industrial/Commercial

• Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center - Minneapolis, MN                                     • The Solaire - New York, NY
2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Extensive Industrial/Commercial                  2004 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Intensive Residential

• Mashantucket Pequot Museum - Mashantucket, CT                                        • LDS Assembly Hall - Salt Lake City, UT
2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Intensive Institutional                          2003 Green Roof Award of Excellence - New Combination

• Ballard Library - Seattle, WA                                                        • 901 Cherry Avenue (The Gap) - San Bruno, CA
2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Extensive Institutional                          2003 Green Roof Award of Excellence - New Extensive
2006 Institute Honor Awards for Architecture (AIA)




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Additional Resources
Please visit our website www.hydrotechusa.com for information on the entire family American Hydrotech’s waterproofing
and roofing products. Downloads are available to assist you with each phase of a bringing a Garden Roof® project to life.

Product Brochures




Project Spotlights




Articles




American Hydrotech, Inc. proudly maintains memberships or works closely with multiple organizations that are
dedicated to green roofs and other sustainable issues facing todays design professionals.




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Garden Roof Planning Guide Highlights Benefits

  • 1. GARDEN ROOF ® PLANNING GUIDE Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver, BC
  • 2. Garden Roof ® Planning Guide • INTRODUCTION o Urban Challenges 4 o Why Have a Green Roof 5 o Hydrotech’s “Total” Garden Roof Assembly Approach 6 o Extensive Garden Roof Assembly 8 o Intensive Garden Roof Assemblies 9 o Components of a Garden Roof Assembly 10 o Replicating Nature on Roofs 11 o Water Management in a Garden Roof Assembly 12 • DESIGN OVERVIEW o Design Considerations 14 o Growing Media 17 o LiteTop® Growing Media 18 o Planting 19 o Garden Roof Extensive Plant Program 21 o Plant Guide 22 o Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assembly Components 29 o Garden Roof Assembly Typical Solutions – Extensive Application 31 – Shallow Intensive and Lawn Application 32 – Intensive Application 33 – Steep Slope Applications 34 • INSTALLATION AND CARE o General Installation Procedures 36 o Maintaining the Garden Roof 39 • Typical Detailing Conditions 40 • Product Data 43 • Award Winning Projects 46 • Additional Resources 47 LDS Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT 901 Cherry Ave (The Gap), San Bruno, CA 2
  • 4. Urban Challenges Introduction As our cities continue to grow, the natural landscape is being replaced with buildings, as well as parking lots and roadways of concrete and asphalt. Open green spaces within city centers are decreasing as the strong demand for land to build upon increases. Temperature increases of 3°-10° F have been observed in city centers when compared to temperatures in outlying areas where Mother Nature is part of the natural surroundings. Commonly referred to as the “urban heat island” phenomenon, this dome of heat creates an unhealthy environment in which polluted air, smog and higher temperatures can take its toll on us all. In addition, these increased temperatures result in higher energy demands to keep our buildings cool. To a great extent the rooftops, parking lots and roadways that make up the cityscape are impervious to water. This often results in an overload of the existing drainage and sewer systems and increases the risk of flooding following a heavy rain. Continued development in our cities will only add to this problem, making the cost of improving the existing sewer infrastructure prohibitive. Replacing the impervious surface of a conventional roof with a “green roof ” can help to substantially reduce storm water runoff and restore the balance with nature in our urban centers. Hydrotech’s Garden Roof® Assemblies combine the proven performance of our Monolithic Membrane 6125EV® roofing/ waterproofing with proven green roof technology. Unlike conventional earth covered structures, Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies are lightweight and can be installed on a wider variety of new and existing structures. The Garden Roof Concept Hydrotech’s wide range of Garden Roof Assemblies are available to suit virtually any design requirement. They are typically classified as: Extensive Designed to be lightweight and support hardy plants, this option is considered low maintenance, with no irrigation required in most climates. This is an excellent choice if your objective is to mitigate the effects of urban heat islands and reduce stormwater runoff. Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA Shallow Intensive (Lawn) Still considered a lightweight assembly, but with a slightly deeper soil depth, and designed to support sod lawns and perennials. Irrigation will depend on the plant choices and climate. Generally accessible by adjacent hardscape areas, such as a patio, beautiful additional usable space can be created. Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, CT Intensive Deeper soil depths are required to support a wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees. Often designed to be accessible for recreational use, this comes as close as you can get to replicating your yard or garden on the roof. Irrigation and regular maintenance are necessary. 65 E. Goethe, Chicago, IL 4
  • 5. Why have a Green Roof? Besides being aesthetically pleasing, a green roof can provide numerous ecological, technical and owner benefits. Ecological Mitigates Urban Heat Island: Green roofs cool and humidify the surrounding air creating a microclimate which has beneficial effects within the immediate area. Natural Habitat for Animals and Plants: Green roofs create biodiversity, encouraging wildlife, such as birds, butterflies and insects, to remain within urban areas. Reduction of Dust and Smog Levels: Green roof vegetation helps to filter out dust and smog particles. Nitrates and other aerosol contaminants are absorbed out of the air and rainfall and bound within the soil. Technical Benefits Storm Water Retention: Depending on the design, a green roof can typically reduce storm water run-off by 50 to 90%. Additionally, the peak flow volume is greatly reduced and the peak flow period is delayed by as much as 4 hours, minimizing the impact on existing sewer systems. Additional Thermal Resistance: Green roofs can improve the thermal resistance of the roof assembly throughout the year, especially in summer months by helping to reduce cooling costs. Reduced noise levels: Typical extensive green roofs (3” - 4” growing media) reduce reflective sound by up to 3 dB and improve sound insulation by up to 8 dB. This is most effective with buildings near airports, factories or busy freeways. Owner Incentives Increased Life Expectancy of the Roof: A green roof, much like a PMR (Protected Membrane Roof ) Assembly, protects the roof membrane from climatic extremes and physical abuse, thereby greatly increasing the life expectancy of the roof. Additional Usable Space: Converting or designing normally unused roof areas into green roofs, simply makes sense. Increase your property value by reclaiming the fifth elevation of a building and make it an amenity to be used by the buildings occupants. Create a Therapeutic and Peaceful Environment: It is recognized that in a hospital or extended care facility, the ability to view or have access to a natural setting such as a green roof, can improve ones spirit and can aid in the healing process. Produce Production: Grow your own vegetables or herbs? Why not. Some green roofs have been put to use by restaurants to provide their own source of herbs and vegetables. Building Incentives: More and more municipalities and other government agencies are providing incentives that can help off-set the cost of a green roof. (U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program recognizes the benefits of a green roof ) Image: Since a green roof is good for the environment, it displays corporate responsibility and environmental leadership. 5
  • 6. Hydrotech’s “Total” Garden Roof ® Assembly Approach From the roof membrane up through the plants… American Hydrotech, Inc. understands that a green roof needs to function first as a roof, keeping the structure watertight, and at the same time provide an environment conducive to the vegetation. In Hydrotech’s Garden Roof® Assemblies we accomplish this by incorporating the very best in moisture protection, proven green roof technology and experience. Building from the bottom up… As a manufacturer of quality waterproofing and roofing products, Hydrotech’s flagship product Monolithic Membrane 6125® (MM6125®), a fluid applied rubberized asphalt, has been keeping buildings watertight for over 40 years. Monolithic Membrane 6125EV (environmental grade), which contains 25% recycled materials, is the membrane of choice for Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies. MM6125EV has been used in fountains, pools, reflecting ponds, planters and other applications where contact with water is to be expected. In addition to MM6125EV’s ability to perform in a wet, submersed condition, MM6125EV has many other unique features that make it the best choice for Garden Roof applications… • There are no seams to fail; the membrane is completely monolithic • Bonded directly to the substrate • Can be installed on substrates with little or no slope • Easy to detail all critical penetrations and terminations • Resistant to fertilizers and other mild acids • No VOC restrictions; contains no PVCs • Installed only by authorized, trained applicators Hydrotech’s history… Over the years Hydrotech’s Monolithic Membrane 6125EV has been used in numerous parking structures and plaza applications where large areas of planting were part of the overall design. These earth covered structures were engineered to accept the heavy loads because several feet of soil and various hardscape components were incorporated in the design. These installations were not referred to as “green roofs” back then, but are today by many. The difference between those early applications and the current green roof market is weight. Advancements in drainage/water retention technology and lightweight growing media have greatly reduced the weight of a green roof, allowing it to be used on a wider range of structures. Traditonal earth covered applications were very heavy due to the type of soil used as well as the aggregate drainage. O’Donnell Park, Milwaukee, WI 6
  • 7. The Hydrotech advantage… In the early 1990’s, Hydrotech was exposed to the green roof market in Europe and sought to duplicate this exciting advancement in roofing here in the United States. Hydrotech’s first Garden Roof® Assembly (Mashantucket Pequot Museum) was installed in 1996; the first “single source” green roof assembly (everything from the deck up) in America. Since that time, Hydrotech expanded the product offerings to include a wide array of domestically sourced components, including soil and plants for Garden Roof Assemblies. Design Hydrotech’s sales representatives and staff work closely with the design team, and can offer assistance with the specification development and details as part of the service offering. Each project is unique; here are some of the many issues each green roof application must consider. • Structural requirements • Watertightness of roof • Wind uplift requirements • Stormwater calculations • Detailing of perimeter/penetrations • Slope issues • Growing media (soil) requirements • Plant palette/choices • Safety • Maintenance issues • USGBC’s LEED credits • Assembly warranty Construction Hydrotech provides our Garden Roof Assembly to authorized, trained installers. On site assistance is available from Hydrotech. Owner assurance The Garden Roof Assembly consists of proven components from the deck up, which may include the waterproofing/roofing membrane, insulation, green roof components, growing media and even the vegetation for extensive applications. Hydrotech offers a range of warranty options to an owner providing long term assurance and peace of mind from the watertightness of the membrane, up to and including the plants. Contact Hydrotech for specifics. 601 Congress Street, Boston, MA Example Stormwater Retention Analysis Flamingo House at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL 7
  • 8. Extensive Garden Roof ® Assembly An extensive Garden Roof uses a select range of hardy plants, making it attractive to look at while requiring little maintenance. Extensive Garden Roofs are not intended for recreational use, but are usually chosen for their appearance or to help reduce the “urban heat island” effect and minimize stormwater run-off. Extensive roofs only require a shallow growing media depth, generally as little as 3” - 4”, and therefore add little weight (typically 18-34 lb/sf wet weight) to the roof structure below. Plant types for extensive roofs need to be drought, wind and frost resistant – such as self-generating sedums. See pages 22 - 26 for a list of suitable plants for extensive green roofs. Features: • Are lightweight with only 3” - 4” of growing media • Ideal for inaccessible roofs • Can be used on flat or sloping roofs • Reduce stormwater runoff • Help to mitigate the urban heat island • Require minimum maintenance The water stored in the growing media and drainage/retention layer is sufficient to sustain the drought resistant plants between periods of rainfall. Irrigation systems are not normally required except in extreme climates. Extensive Green Roofs can be applied to flat roofs and sloping roofs with a pitch of up to 12:12 or 45º, provided the appropriate measures are taken to cope with the shear forces and soil retention. Please refer to page 42 for additional information regarding sloped applications. Thinner assemblies and very lightweight growing media blends are available for extensive Garden Roof Assemblies. Contact Hydrotech for specifics. Lawrence Technological University - Taubman Student Services Center, Southfield, MI Evelyn P. Tyner Interpretive Center, Glenview, IL 8
  • 9. Intensive Garden Roof ® Assemblies The landscape possibilities with intensive Garden Roofs are virtually limitless. They are intended for recreational, sporting and leisure purposes and are often indistinguishable from natural gardens in appearance. Hydrotech’s lawn and intensive Garden Roofs follow the same design concept as an extensive Garden Roof. However, the drainage/retention layer is usually deeper and filled with expanded aggregate to provide greater water storage and to support a greater depth of growing media. Lawn Assembly Intensive Assembly The depth of the intensive growing media, which contains a greater amount of organic matter than an extensive blend, will generally dictate the type and size of plants that can be grown. See pages 25-28 for a list of suitable plants for intensive green roofs. Intensive green roof designs usually consist of a mixture of hard and soft landscaping. It is therefore important that the selected drainage/retention layer can support any type of landscape – from roadways and paths, to soil and trees, so as to permit excess water to drain unobstructed underneath. The water retention capacity of the Hydrotech drainage/retention layers is used to assist with the irrigation of the plants – it is not a substitute for an irrigation system, which should always be installed within either the intensive or lawn Garden Roof Assembly. Features: • Require greater growing media depths 6”-36” • Can be used for recreation • Accommodate a wider variety of plants/shrubs/trees • Must be irrigated • Require regular maintenance 555 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL LDS Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT 9
  • 10. Components of a Garden Roof ® Assembly The range of Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies ensures that the right design can be provided to meet the requirements of any landscape option, including: • Extensive, Intensive Lawn and Intensive conditions • Sloping and flat roofs • Ponds, paved and play areas • Pedestrian access onto the roof A typical Garden Roof Assembly consists of... Carefully selected plants – extensive plants for low maintenance landscaping including the drought resistant, self- regenerating varieties available from Hydrotech. There are a wide range of plants for intensive landscaping that can be supplied by garden centers and nurseries. GardMat® erosion control blankets (not shown) are also available to aid in plant establishment. Engineered lightweight growing media – must have a well balanced structure and low weight. The pH values, nutrients, degree of porosity and vapor permeability must be suitable. The type and thickness of the growing media ultimately determine the plant choice as well as the structural load imposed on the roof structure. Hydrotech’s LiteTop® growing media is specifically blended to meet the requirements of each project. SystemFilter – to prevent fine particles from being washed out of the substrate soil and therefore maintaining the efficiency of the drainage layer. Drainage/retention / aeration element – Hydrotech’s Gardendrain™ retains water in the profiled troughs, even on sloping roofs. Excess water drains away through channels between the troughs. Strategically located holes provide the necessary aeration and ensure that moisture below diffuses up into the growing media. Moisture Mat (optional, contact Hydrotech for recommendation) – made of non-rotting fiber to retain moisture and nutrients as well as provide physical protection to the root barrier and waterproofing membrane. (An air layer is required when placed directly over insulation - not shown) Insulation (optional) – situated above the roof membrane, an extruded polystyrene insulation which exhibits excellent moisture resistance, is dimensionally stable and has a high R-value. Dow Chemical’s STYROFOAM® brand insulation is typically utilized. Root barrier – prevents roots from affecting the roof membrane. The type, thickness and method of installation depend on the nature of the landscape planned and the shape and slope of the roof. Roofing membrane – Only the best, Hydrotech’s Monolithic Membrane 6125EV-FR® (Environmental Grade) Assembly with protection layer. Structural roof deck – must be designed to support the weight of the green roof as well as any other dead or live loads. Acceptable deck types include cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, metal deck with cover board and plywood. 10
  • 11. Replicating Nature on Roofs A balance between air, water retention, drainage and more… When designing and installing a green roof, it is important to provide a growing environment as close as possible to the plants natural habitat. One of the most important factors is to compensate for the lack of sub-soil. Hydrotech’s Garden Roof® Assemblies have the structure to properly aerate the growing media and retain the necessary quantities of water to support the plants while draining off the excess. The proper balance of oxygen and water is determined by the plant type, growing media, geographical region and the roof itself. Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies provide a number of solutions to these challenges and have been designed to function naturally, even though there is no direct contact with the ground and the entire assembly is normally not very deep. In short, the plants can enjoy a healthy growing environment without adversely affecting the main function of the roof - KEEPING THE BUILDING DRY. The Answer is in the DESIGN… Each layer of the Garden Roof Assembly performs a particular function, just like natural soil. These functions include: • Structure to support plants • Provision of nutrients • Water retention • Aeration • Drainage 11
  • 12. Water Management in the Garden Roof ® Assembly Moisture retention, drainage and aeration… Water Retention At the heart of the Hydrotech Garden Roof Assembly is the drainage/retention element (Gardendrain™) with its array of channels on both the top and underside that ensure more than adequate drainage of water even with root growth into the elements. The profiled cups on the topside retain water, even on a sloping roof, and have strategically placed holes to ensure the roots receive the necessary aeration and allow water vapor to diffuse up into the growing media. The availability of moisture for the roots is essential to maintain good, healthy vegetation on a green roof. Much of the moisture is supplied by natural rainfall, which is collected and stored by the layers within the Garden Roof Assembly. The drainage/retention layer plays an essential part in storing rainwater that filters through the growing media. Once the cups in the drainage layer are full, excess water can be soaked up and held by a moisture mat (optional). Water that is not held in the cups or within the moisture mat is free to drain off the roof. Normally a green roof can store between 50 and 90% of typical annual rainfall. Releasing Stored Water In dry periods, stored water will gradually diffuse up into the growing media for use by the plants roots. Plants are also capable of dropping roots into the cups of the drainage/retention layer to obtain much needed moisture. Once the drainage/retention layer is dry the moisture mat (optional) can release its stored moisture through diffusion up through the holes in the top of the drainage/retention layer and into the growing media. 12
  • 13. Unabridged Version of Planning Guide Available For a complete copy of the Garden Roof Planning Guide, please send an email to guide@hydrotechusa.com The full PDF will contain additional sections that include critical information pertinent to: - Design Considerations - Plant Palettes optimized for green roofs - Assembly Components, Typical Installations & Maintenance Pages 13 - 39
  • 14. Typical Detailing Conditions For specific membrane and flashing requirements, please refer to Hydrotech’s MM6125® Guideline Details which are available online at www.hydrotechusa.com. Building Wall Membrane flashing must be extended above the final grade of the Garden Roof Assembly. Flashings must be properly terminated in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details. Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12” wide, of gravel ballast or pavers are necessary to provide easy access to critical flashings, increased drainage of water, and maintenance paths. Parapets / Curbs Membrane flashing must be extended above the final grade of the Garden Roof Assembly. Flashings must be properly terminated in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details. Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12” wide, of gravel ballast or pavers are necessary to provide easy access to critical flashings, increased drainage of water, maintenance paths and increased wind blow-off resistance.. Roof Edge Perforated bent metal angles, properly engineered to accommodate anticipated loading, are necessary to retain Garden Roof Assembly components and allow water to drain off the roof edge or into perimeter gutters. Edge restraints must be properly flashed in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details. Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12” wide, of gravel ballast or pavers are necessary to provide easy access to critical flashings, increased drainage of water, maintenance paths and increased wind blow-off resistance. 40
  • 15. Roof Drains When roof drains are located within planted areas, it may be necessary to provide inspection chambers over the drains to provide easy access for maintenance. This is especially important in the deeper intensive Garden Roof applications. Typical IRMA/PMR drains with perforated gravel guard rings are typically acceptable in shallower extensive application. Hydrotech can supply inspection chambers of various heights, with or without extensions, to suit the final depth of the assembly. Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12” wide, of gravel ballast or pavers are necessary to prevent strong plant growth and promote increased drainage in the area around the drains. Paving Edge Detail Paved areas can easily be combined with planted areas. Built on the continuous base and drainage layers, the paving can be bedded onto LiteTop, crushed gravel or sand. Curbs of treated timber, precast concrete or brick pavers provide a simple border between the hard and soft landscaping. 41
  • 16. High Slope Applications Slopes between 2:12 and 3:12 (14°, 25%) Gardendrain™ GR50 may be used for slopes up to and including 3 inches in 12 inches. The SystemFilter is eliminated as the growing media is placed directly into the cups of the GR50 to increase slip resistance. At slopes greater than 2:12, total soil depth is limited to 3½ inches (1½ inches above the GR50 profile). SystemFilter is still required at perimeters, penetrations, etc. to contain the growing media. A means of restraining the loose laid Garden Roof® components while still allowing drainage of water off the roof must be installed along the roof edge. Perforated bent metal angles, stop rails, or curbs with scuppers, properly engineered to accommodate anticipated loading, must extend at least 2 inches above the level of the finished grade. All roof edge detailing must be properly flashed in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details. Vegetation-free-zones, minimum 12 inches wide, of gravel ballast or concrete pavers are necessary to provide easy access to critical flashing details, increase drainage of excess water, and increase wind blow-off resistance around the perimeters. Top Erosion control blankets must also be installed. Bottom Slopes greater than 3:12 (14°, 25%) up to 12:12 (45°, 100%) For roof slopes greater than 3 inches in 12 inches, the GardNet™ soil confinement system must be utilized. Soil depths of 3½ to 12½ inches can be accommodated with GardNet. A means of anchoring steel cable tendons must be provided at the ridge line or top of the slope. Properly spaced holes through steel angles or eyebolts must be engineered to accommodate the anticipated loading. Additionally, the gravel stop, curb or stop rails at the bottom of the roof slope must be adequately engineered to resist the loading from the growing media up-slope. All roof edge detailing must be properly flashed in accordance with Hydrotech guideline details. Hydrodrain® 302 is installed below the GardNet to retain the growing media which is placed directly into the open cells of the GardNet. Additional layers of SystemFilter are installed to contain the growing media where necessary and separate it from the loose gravel used in vegetation-free-zones at the bottom of the slope. Vegetation-free-zones, 1 cell wide, of gravel ballast are necessary to provide easy access to critical flashing details, increase drainage of excess water, and increase wind blow-off resistance around the perimeters. Erosion control blankets must also be installed. 42
  • 17. Award Winning Projects Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Mashantucket, CT Millennium Park, Chicago, IL Ballard Library, Seattle, WA 901 Cherry Ave (The Gap), San Bruno, CA Award Winning Projects Hydrotech is pleased to have been involved with the following projects: • 601 Congress Street - Boston, MA • Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital - Chicago, IL 2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Industrial/Commercial 2005 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Intensive Institutional • Eastern Village Co-Op - Silver Spring, MD • Millennium Park - Chicago, IL 2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Extensive Residential 2005 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Intensive Industrial/Commercial • Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center - Minneapolis, MN • The Solaire - New York, NY 2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Extensive Industrial/Commercial 2004 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Intensive Residential • Mashantucket Pequot Museum - Mashantucket, CT • LDS Assembly Hall - Salt Lake City, UT 2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Intensive Institutional 2003 Green Roof Award of Excellence - New Combination • Ballard Library - Seattle, WA • 901 Cherry Avenue (The Gap) - San Bruno, CA 2006 Green Roof Award of Excellence - Extensive Institutional 2003 Green Roof Award of Excellence - New Extensive 2006 Institute Honor Awards for Architecture (AIA) 46
  • 18. Additional Resources Please visit our website www.hydrotechusa.com for information on the entire family American Hydrotech’s waterproofing and roofing products. Downloads are available to assist you with each phase of a bringing a Garden Roof® project to life. Product Brochures Project Spotlights Articles American Hydrotech, Inc. proudly maintains memberships or works closely with multiple organizations that are dedicated to green roofs and other sustainable issues facing todays design professionals. 47
  • 19. American Hydrotech, Inc. Hydrotech Membrane Corporation 303 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611 10,951 Parkway, Ville D’Anjou, Quebec H1J 1S1 800.877.6125; 312.337.4998 CANADA 312.661.0731 (Fax) 514.353.6000; 514.354.6649 (Fax) www.hydrotechusa.com The contents and methods described herein are the intellectual property of American Hydrotech, Inc.. The information is based on data and knowledge © 1997 - 2007 American Hydrotech Inc. considered to be true and correct at the time of publication and is offered for the user’s consideration, investigation and verification. The information is subject to change without notice. The determination of suitability and fitness of the products and the application described herein for a particular purpose 2006-GR-2-PLNGUIDE-DY is the sole responsibility of the user. Please read all statements, recommendations and suggestions in conjunction with the conditions of sale which apply to all goods sold by American Hydrotech, Inc. for the United States and abroad, or Hydrotech Membrane corporation for Canada, including the express disclaimers by each company of the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. * STYROFOAM is a registered trademark of The Dow Chemical Company