4. WHY A GREEN ROOF?
Green roofs are an attractive roofing option
Reduce urban heat islands
Lower Heating/Cooling Costs usually 7-9%
Improve air quality
Minimize storm water runoff
Increased roof life
Increased Use of Space
Gain Bio Diversity in
an Urban Area
Patient health
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5. AND THERE’S MORE….
Absorb air pollution, collect airborne particulates
and store carbon.
Reduce noise transfer
Increasing the value of the property and the
marketability of the building as a whole
Potential for grants related to energy efficiency
and/or green roofs
Less material in landfill sites by reducing re-roofing
material waste
Green roofs can provide new opportunities for
urban agriculture
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7. WATERPROOFING
Hot and cold fluid systems – monolithic
membranes
Built-up and Modified Bitumen roof
systems
Single-ply membranes
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11. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES
High Density Polyethylene membranes may be
specified. TPO/TPA
Seams are either heat welded or adhered with
seam tapes.
Extends life of roofing/waterproofing system
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14. EFVM
Low voltage
Dormant or Real time monitoring
Pinpoints a leak to a 1 sf area
Costs every time he visits
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Electric Field Vector Mapping
Fancy name for Leak Detection
17. DRAIN BOARD
Directs excess stormwater to drains
Filter fabrics and plastic core
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Repel root growth
Keeps growing medium above mat
Provide high compressive strength
Can retain moisture in cells to supply
vegetation
21. GROWTH MEDIUM
Specified by its mineral content,
which is synthetically produced organic;
Expanded slate, shale or clay
Well-draining
Contains low organic/compost content
Ideally, custom blended to type of garden
Annual organic fertilization recommended
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22. Typically, will weigh 7.5 lbs. per inch of depth per sq. ft.
totally saturated
Every manufacturer will have their own so check their data
sheets
Ask what elements are being used
Clay will sometimes weigh more
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23. PLANTING
Almost any plant can grow on the roof
Limitations: design, loads, climate and budget
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Extensive plants: Sedum (stonecrops),
wildflowers, shallow rooting grasses
Intensive plants: Perennials, shrubs,
small trees
30. ROOT FREE ZONES
Protect critical areas from overgrowth with round
washed stone or pavers
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Perimeter & access areas
Around drain areas
inspection boxes over drains
Semi-annual inspections for critical areas
32. VEGETATED ROOF TYPES
Extensive: Most Common in our area
2” to 6” deep of growing medium
20 to 50 lbs/sq.ft. total wet roof load
Small, hardy plant types
Minimal maintenance
Installed on flat or pitched roofs
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33. INTENSIVE
Larger plants, shrubs and small trees
50 to 400 + lbs/sq.ft. total wet roof load
12” to 24”+ of growing medium
Irrigation and maintenance; like traditional
landscaping
Accessible, park-like setting
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Garden Roof Components
Gardendrain GR15 (3.3' x 6.6')
21.52 SF/sheet
Gardendrain GR30 (4 x 6)
24 SF/sheet
Gardendrain GR50 (4 x 6)
24 SF/sheet
Moisture Mat - 6.6' x 164' roll
750 sf/roll (111 lb)
with required overlap, effective coverage is 1,026 SF per roll
System Filter - 12.5 x 120' roll
1,500 sf/roll
with required overlap, effective coverage is 1,368 SF per roll
Root Stop (Root Barrier) - 15' x 100' roll
1,500 sf/roll (75 lb)
with required overlap, effective coverage is 950 SF per roll
Root Stop Seam Tape
4' x 210' (4 lb)
Root Stop HD - Full Roll
15' x 100'
with required 1' taped overlap, effective coverage is 1,386 sf per roll
Root Stop HD - Half Roll
15' x 50'
with required 1' taped overlap, effective coverage is 636 sf per roll
Root Stop Bamboo - Full Roll
5' x 100'
with required 1' taped overlap, effective coverage is 395 sf per roll
Root Stop Bamboo - Half Roll
5' x 50'
with required 1' taped overlap, effective coverage is 195 sf per roll
Hydroflex RB II (Root Barrier) .160" x 39.4" x 33.4' roll
109.6 sf/roll (100 lb)
(400 rolls per truck) with required 4' overlap, effective coverage is 97 SF per roll
Spinout
1 gal pail (2,000 lf)
(covers approximately 5500 sf of roof)
Gardmat ST (short term - 12 mos.) - effective roll coverage 680 sf
6.7' x 108' (723')
Gardmat ET (extended term - 18 mos) - effctive roll coverage 680 sf
6.7' x 108' (723')
Gardmat LT (long term - 24 mos) - effective roll coverage 680 sf
6.7' x 108' (723')
Gardmat P (permanent reinforcement) - effective roll coverage 342 sf
6.5' x 55.5' (360')
Gardmat Stakes (4") - biodegradable
576 per box
Inspection Chamber (4.75" high)
Inspection Chamber Extension (1")
Inspection Chamber Extension (3")
Inspection Chamber Extension (8.5")
Aluminum Edge Restraint ___ vert leg x ___ horiz leg x ___ length, ____ thick4.5"x4.5"x96"
Edge Restraint Accessories
Splice pieces
Corner pieces
37. KNOW YOUR HIDDEN COSTS
Lead Time / Scheduling
Shipping
Disturbing other trades/neighborhood
Other trades disturbing your work
Traffic Control
Restricted hours
Plant rejection /out of season material
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38. OVERLAPPING OTHER TRADES
Waterproofing/decking
Plumbing
Sheet
metal
Landscaping
General
You need all of them to be finished
first…optimally
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Electrical
Isnt that what estimating is about…coming in low while making a profit, I hate the low bid process but we are forced to work in that arena since that’s where most of the green roofs are .
. Trying to estimate more than your strength, can be the problem…experience is the best tool we have, not computers, not estimating programs but experience. This is the new Mercy Hospital on 74When I first started working on this 2.5 acre greenroof, I thought wow this is huge, ordering 10s of 1000s of plants, working in weeks of labor not hours. Then when I stepped onto the project I thought this is historical for me not too many people get to do a 2.5 acre greenroof. Taking an estimate from this to this
Can be difficult to envision. All the steps and the process.
So first we are going to talk about why a client might want a green roof.
The components …this is what your bid is usually compiled of
You don’t see as many..people get upset with the smell especially schools and medical but it can be bulletproof on concrete
People will always ask what the R value is and its one of those “it depends” questions how much insulation are they using?
Commonly 80-20 for extensive 50-50 for intensive, FLL German standard
if they arent established, there will be trouble.
Cuttings take less labor time to install than plugs and are less expensive to buy and ship. Should be installed within a couple of days of cutting and should be kept cool til they are used. Their drawback is that they take a lot of watering and time to establish to begin to cover the roof. It doesn’t really have a root system per say to feed it so it has to survive and get its roots into the medium before it can begin growing, so there is that delay time of establishment. But if you are not in a hurry this is a good option.Only half to two-thirds of the cuttings will survive, they are best installed in early spring, when the weather is cool and rainy and conducive to their survival. 100lbs per 1000sf $1.25See the roots? It will die if it doesn’t find a place to land
So now you know the components heres how they come to you when you are looking at a bid ..in a price book from the manufacturers rep. So you will still need to know how many buckets of product etc So lets take the line 14 adhesive at $297 a 5 gallon bucket lets say the manufacturer says it will cover a 60sf area but you know from experience that it covers 70sf that’s where you have an advantage knowing that manufacturers product and they are all differentSee the pricing good through May 31 so if you have construction delay you are paying 10% more unless you order up front
Look at warranty price..different for membrane than overburden. So he thinks the roof budget is around 3.25 for this project…Call me if I have missed anything.
Different manufacturer different product names. Sometimes you have to do a little more figuring on the top there for Garden Drain it comes in 24 sf sheets but at a sf priceSometimes there are mistakes see the root stop seam tape 4’ x 210’ its really 4” makes a big difference doesn’t it if you don’t know the product
I know one time I asked the electrician where does my electrical come up for irrigation, it started a chain reaction, it was on my drawing but not hisElectrical plan, you need water for plants.
Heres where I see profit loss…You saw all the components they don’t all go in at once you have to keep them somewhere, lost time working around them or extra crane time not enough room for all your material
Glazing seems to always be a consideration and sheet metal, other workers see GR as lawn and some don’t understand how it is different….irrigation sod staple…tell about Towne nailing down concrete curb forms
Know the schedule and flow, know the site and if you have access, count on multiple mobilizations. 200 penetrations unit price them at $120 each as though they are all together, but 60 have to be done after soil is in …extra labor, sometimes the volume of small items can cost you the most when you have to revisit
I really put a lot of consideration into crane time. Knowing how many hours /days to slate for the crane, know who you are dealing with and the requirements needed. Has my signaler ever worked with this crane guy before? Has the rigger?
So these are the things I have seen cost extra…
Rebates in roofing. Understanding what your subs need and what they have…proof of what they have worked on not just their word for itNegotiating a good price for local material/delivery
It’s a place to take a break, smoke or hide. They don’t understand it some think its just a pain to deal with. But hopefully you have a new appreciation for greenroofs and I can tell you you know more than most now.