Essential green roof construction The complete step-by-step guide
Book - 2021
"Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof."--
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- Published
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Gabriola, BC :
New Society Publishers
[2021]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- ix, 157 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, some color ; 28 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9780865719156
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Green Roofs
- Chapter 2. Green Roof Layers and Roofing Terminology
- Chapter 3. Before You Start
- Chapter 4. Roof Access and Safety
- Chapter 5. Site and Design Factors
- Chapter 6. Plants
- Chapter 7. Green Roof Material Options
- Chapter 8. A Rural New Build
- Chapter 9. An Urban Retrofit Build
- Chapter 10. Maintenance
- Chapter 11. Food Production Roofs
- Appendix A. A List of Common Standards and Guidelines
- Appendix B. North American Cities with Green Roof Programs
- Appendix C. Relevant Climate Links
- Endnotes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
- About New Society Publishers