Green Roof Irrigation

Table 11 provides an outline of different options for irrigation of green roofs.

Green roof irrigation.

Irrigation is a key component to a successful project. At the appropriate time of day or night the irrigation controller turns the water. Uniform planting where there is a single form of planting such herbaceous perennials within an area of green roof then the application of water can be controlled by a single solenoid a pressure compensated drip line can be installed and secured on the substrate surface usually under the mulch layer. With best in class subsurface and overhead irrigation options using top level control systems we offer the most versatile and robust green roof irrigation solutions on the market.

Green roof irrigation solutions 1 0 mb selecting a green roof irrigation system depends on a number of variables including the purpose of the roof water availability and growing media. In larger green roof projects irrigation is best undertaken by a specialist consultant to guide system design component selection installation and maintenance. An irrigation system is laid on a large green roof. A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.

As the world s leading manufacturer of irrigation products we are committed to developing highly efficient solutions for all landscapes including green roofs.