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Educational Resources

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There is a lot of good information out there regarding green roofs. We certainly don’t claim to know it all, and we love to share what our colleagues are working on. The links below are good resources that we have found helpful or interesting. Be sure to check back often, as we plan to add more links from time to time.

Learn More about Sedums

The Plant Lover’s Guide to Sedums by Brent Horvath includes everything you need to know about these beautiful gems. Plant profiles highlight 150 of the best varieties to grow, with information on zones, plant size, soil, as well as light needs, origin, and how they are used in the landscape. Additional information includes designing with sedums, growing and propagating them, where to buy them, and where to see them in public gardens.

The Benefits of a Green Roof

  • Controlling stormwater runoff
  • Improving water quality
  • Mitigating urban heat island effects
  • Prolonging the service life of roofing materials
  • Conserving energy
  • Improving the aesthetic environment in both work and home settings
  • Mitigation of wildlife
  • Cost/benefit

GREEN ROOFS REDUCE ANNUAL ENERGY DEMAND BY 6%

Jaffal, I., Ouldboukhitine, S-E, & Belarbi, R. (2012). A comprehensive study of the impact of green roofs on building energy performance. Renewable Energy, 43, 157-164.

SOUND TRANSMISSION LOSS OF GREEN ROOFS

Connelly, M & Hodgson, N (2008).

GREEN ROOFS AS URBAN ECOSYSTEMS

RARE INVERTEBRATES COLONIZING GREEN ROOFS IN LONDON

ASTM Standards

E2397 STANDARD PRACTICE FOR DETERMINATION OF DEAD LOADS AND LIVE LOADS ASSOCIATED WITH GREEN ROOF SYSTEMS

E2398 STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR WATER CAPTURE AND MEDIA RETENTION OF GEOCOMPOSITE DRAIN LAYERS FOR GREEN ROOF SYSTEMS

E2399 STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR MAXIMUM MEDIA DENSITY FOR DEAD LOAD ANALYSIS OF GREEN ROOF SYSTEMS

FM Global Standards

LOSS PREVENTION DATA SHEET 128 WIND DESIGN

LOSS PREVENTION DATA SHEET 128R ROOFING SYSTEMS

LOSS PREVENTION DATA SHEET 129 ROOF DECK SECUREMENT AND ABOVE DECK ROOF COMPONENTS

LOSS PREVENTION DATA SHEET 134 HAIL DAMAGE

LOSS PREVENTION DATA SHEET 135 GREEN ROOF SYSTEMS

Products and Systems

BUILDING ENVELOP DESIGN GUIDE: ROOFING SYSTEMS

Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers

07 10 00 (07100) DAMPPROOFING & WATERPROOFING

07 33 63 (02930) VEGETATED ROOF COVERING

07 50 00 (07500) MEMBRANE ROOFING

07 55 63 (07530) VEGETATED PROTECTED MEMBRANE ROOFING

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ROOFNAV

RoofNav is a free Web based tool developed by FM Approvals™ that provides fast access to the most up to date FM Approved roofing products and assemblies.

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