Green Roof Perimeter

A green roof that is accessible can be a desirable amenity for building occupants but it must also comply with life safety codes.

Green roof perimeter.

Some roofs are finished with substantial architectural build ups such as concrete pavers or stone. Perimeter vegetation barriers offer protection regulation compliance. The intention of the green roof concept is to take otherwise heat producing areas such as rooftops and plazas and provide a cooler environment. The green roof concept has seen wide spread acceptance within the construction community.

Find out more here. Finish your green roof off with practical stylish edging. We offer layered planted in place and pre grown tray green roof and amenity deck systems along with pavers pedestals and foam. Optigreen retaining edge should be installed approximately 30 from roof edges with roof drains and 18 from other edges.

Ultra clean edge by skol manufacturing company is a revolutionary new design in perimeter edging for extensive and intensive green roof installations. Ultra clean edge is sold by the lineal foot in 4 foot lengths or by custom lengths per your project spec. The result is a cooler roof decreasing the buildings energy consumption and reducing the heat island effect. Columbia green technologies will provide the appropriate green roof or amenity deck system for your project rather than a one size fits all approach.

Designed and tested by certified green roof professionals our high grade corrosion resistant aluminum edging is made with over 90 recycled material. Removing unnecessary finishes may provide sufficient capacity for a green roof of equal weight.