Essential green roof construction The complete step-by-step guide

Leslie Doyle

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
Gabriola, BC : New Society Publishers [2021]
Language
English
Main Author
Leslie Doyle (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