From that site:
"The Philadelphia Roofmeadow® is a Type 2 profile which has been
tailored for ‘retrofit’ and urban rehabilitation projects in the
Mid-Atlantic states. It weighs less than 15 pounds per square foot when
completely saturated. "
I wonder if the typical roof I described can handle that additional
load.
And what it costs?
----- Original Message ----- From:David Bergman
As the summer heat builds here in NYC, I'm wondering if any of these
green roof systems are suitable for the typical low-rise building here: a
small footprint brick building with wood joisted flat roof. I've
always assumed that this type of roof cannot support the weight of a
green roof. But if it could be done, wouldn't it be wonderful to
simultaneously help abate the city microclimate problem and make the roof
"habitable."
David Bergman
David Bergman
David Bergman Architect/Fire & Water Lighting +
Furniture
