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March 2010

Innovative Green Roof Systems

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The IKO Group

IKO is a worldwide group of Continued success

companies with extensive experience
and specialist technical knowledge.
IKO is a leader in the design,
manufacture and installation of
proven roofing and waterproofing
systems.
The IKO Group was founded in 1952 in
Calgary, Canada and offers customers across
international markets a comprehensive range
of waterproofing, roofing and insulation
materials.
I A global leader in the manufacture and
supply of waterproofing and insulation
I Customers in more than 70 countries
I Over 30 factories worldwide.
IKO Europe
I Established as a leading roofing,
At IKO, we believe that the foundation for
continued success and longevity of our
company is based on several key attributes;
I The knowledge of our people
I Top quality products
I Outstanding customer service
I Continuous innovation
I Excellence in manufacturing.
Our mission is to further strengthen and
expand our offer through continuous
development, innovation and technological
advancement. We strive to remain the first
choice for architects, specifiers and installing
contractors throughout the world into future
generations.
IKO in Europe

waterproofing and insulation supplier

in Europe
I Factories in the UK, Ireland, Belgium,

France, Holland and Slovakia

I Distribution centres and sales offices

in Germany, Poland, Czech Republic,

Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine
and Russia.
 Contents

4-5 Roof gardens from a

waterproofing perspective

6-7 Why have green roof systems?

Features and benefits of

green roof systems

8-9 What are the green roof options?

Green roofs made easy

10-11 Typical build-ups

Product list

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 Green roofs from a
waterproofing perspective

Waterproofing
Every successful green roof system is built
upon a sound waterproofing foundation.
Selecting a waterproofing manufacturer
and roofing system you can trust are
essential to give long term, guaranteed
performance.

Through its high profile brands, IKO PLC

has a rich heritage in the design and
installation of waterproofing systems,
dating back over a century. The company
has built up its reputation on close
working relationships with specifiers,
contractors and clients in the public/
private sectors, on extensive new build
and refurbishment projects.

We offer the most comprehensive range of

selected waterproofing systems compatible
with green roof finishes. Ensuring that
exactly the right product is specified for
the right project, no other manufacturer
can provide such a diverse product offer.
Our high performance systems include:

I Reinforced bituminous membranes

I Polymer modified mastic asphalt
I Polymeric single ply systems
I Hot melt monolithic systems.

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 Example of a biodiverse roof incorporating a wetland pond
at the heart of every green roof
For extra peace of mind, the IKOgreen
roof package includes a full quality
assurance check of the waterproofing
system prior to the green roof being
installed.
To complete the perfect project, quality
green roof components and professional,
reliable installation are a must. Our green
roof systems feature a full range of
waterproofing, drainage and filter layer
options, along with growing medium,
planting schemes and accessories for a
variety of roofing applications.
In addition, IKO works exclusively with
leading horticultural specialists and
approved roofing contractors to ensure
the highest standards for all projects.
Fully supported by an unrivalled
technical service and design team from
consultation to completion and beyond,
this is all backed by a comprehensive
range of waterproofing guarantees.
Green roof finishes, once installed, can make
it very difficult to identify and repair leaks in a
waterproofing membrane. Thats why it is
important to get the whole system right first time.
And thats why IKO is the right choice.
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 Why have
green roof systems?
Urban development over the last 50 years has led to the percentage of rainwater and provide
slow, controlled water run-off, thereby
paving over of large areas of countryside with cities and
reducing the load and allowing
supporting infrastructure. Even the traditional areas of much faster evaporation of
parkland and green spaces within our cities have come accumulated moisture.
under increasing pressure. High rise development in major
Replacing land lost to construction by
cities reduces the natural airflow, adding to dirt and
landscaping the roofs of our buildings
pollution, higher temperatures and lower humidity levels. can help to redress the balance of
nature by significantly improving air
Green roofs improve air quality by In addition, cities and industrial areas quality and reducing water run-off.
attracting particles to the vegetation and are increasingly impervious to water, Green roofs can improve the
soil. Plants also absorb airborne reducing permeable ground to absorb acoustics, thermal properties and
pollutants through the leaves, removing rainwater run-off. Hard construction aesthetic qualities, while also
them from the environment, and during materials (concrete, tarmac roadways, providing additional space for
the natural process of photosynthesis roof tiles etc.) discharge water very recreational and leisure purposes. And
plants convert carbon dioxide to quickly, reducing effective evaporation they can significantly increase the life
oxygen, which improves the immediate and loading the drainage systems, of the waterproofing membrane,
air quality. which in turn can lead to flooding. protecting it from UV degradation and
Green roofs retain a very high the extremes of climatic conditions.
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Example of extensive roof for award winning recreational eco-lodges

Features and benefits

Acoustic performance
Improvements to the acoustic performance
when installing a green roof finish can
play an important part in the overall
soundproofing of the building. Indicative
figures for potential sound reduction can
be provided on request.
Water retention (reducing storm
water run-off)
The reduction in storm water run-off is a
major benefit. From the results gained by
practical trials, the average extensive
system can absorb approximately 50% of
the rainwater falling on it, and also
significantly delay the passage of the
remaining water, reducing the pressure on
drainage facilities and flooding. Intensive
systems incorporating sufficient soil depth
to support planting schemes, can retain
up to 75% of rainfall. Tests have also
indicated that greater soil depths may
retain up to 90% of rainfall.
Green roof features and benefits
I Enhances environment
I Improves aesthetic appearance
I Controls storm water run-off into
surface water drainage system
I Reduces noise transmission by
upgrading acoustic performance
I Improves thermal performance
I Improves ambient air quality
I Increases life expectancy of
waterproofing membrane
I Extensive green roofs require little
long-term maintenance
I Intensive roof gardens can be
accessed for recreational use

Thermal transmission
In addition to the thermal insulation
installed as part of the waterproofing
system, green roofs can further reduce the
energy consumption of a building by up
to 10%. Full thermal analysis can be
carried out on the specified build-up.

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green roof options?
Extensive green roofs
These are constructed using low
maintenance planting, without the need
for specific irrigation. Sedums (succulents)
and indigenous herbs and grasses
provide excellent cover and protection
to the waterproofing system. They do
not provide usable space or a surface
that can be trafficked, but add instantly
to the aesthetics, improve the local air
quality and help to control rainwater
run-off into surface water drainage
systems. In addition, a correctly
designed system upgrades the acoustic
and thermal performance of roof finishes.
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What are the
Intensive roof gardens
The landscape variations are
practically limitless, and it is feasible
to create an environment at roof level
similar to that of any designed garden.
An increased quantity of growing
medium, improved drainage layers
and irrigation systems are generally
required to support the greater diversity
of planting. Shrubs and trees can easily
be accommodated, and there is little to
restrict scope for design other than the
overall weight of the system and the
cost of its supporting construction.
Biodiverse (brown) roofs
These are another form of extensive
green roof (i.e. low maintenance) that
make use of recycled materials (e.g.
crushed brick, crushed concrete etc.)
in the growing medium. This type of
green roof is intended to create a
natural wasteland and can be seeded
initially with selected species to create
some growth. However the basic
design is to attract fauna and flora
of all kinds. As the growing medium
is not of high nutritional value, larger
plants are not likely to survive and will
die off creating further suitable habitat
for invertebrates which in turn will
attract other fauna.
Example of semi-intensive/hybrid
roof with wildflower turf
Green roofs made easy
Root penetration protection
Regardless of whichever waterproofing
system is proposed, it must be capable
of preventing the penetration of roots
from the planting scheme. All IKO
systems used in conjunction with green
roofs are designed to resist root
penetration (See individual specifications
for details).
Structural loading
The saturated weight of a green roof
system must be considered at the initial
design stage when considering any form
of green roof system. IKOs dedicated
Technical Services Team can provide
indicative loading information for
assessment purposes and specific system
weights at final specification stage.
Falls and drainage
Minimum falls of 1:60 are
recommended for green roof decks.
Falls below this figure can be
accommodated but special drainage
facilities may be required. Where
internal outlets are the only method of
roof drainage, at least two specialist
outlets per roof area should be installed
with the required protection to prevent
access by soil and debris. On roofs
surrounded by high parapets, the use of
indicator overflows is advised, however
they should not be considered as a
replacement for proper roof drainage.
Maintenance/safe access
Proper protection must be provided
where ongoing building maintenance is
required (e.g. window cleaning),
including paved walkway areas. With
an intensive roof finish, access and
working methods must also be provided
for the safe ongoing maintenance of
planted areas.
Note: Detailed planned maintenance
information is available with
specification information.
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 Green roof systems
Typical build-ups
Extensive Green Roof Typical build-up: illustrated using high
performance bituminous waterproofing
Other suitable
waterproofing
options:
IKO Sedum Blanket I Permaphalt
Polymer Modified
IKO Growing Medium Mastic Asphalt
Filtration Layer
Drainage Layer
Separation Layer
Protection Layer
} Plasfeed
5+1
I

I
SpectraROOF
Polymeric
Single Ply
IKO Polimar
IKO Anti-Root Bituminous
Roofing System Liquid Applied

IKO Enertherm PIR Insulation

IKO Vapour Control Layer

Substrate

Intensive Roof Garden Typical build-up: illustrated using polymer

modified mastic asphalt
Other suitable
waterproofing
options:
IKO Shrubs and Plant Finishes I IKO Anti-Root
Bituminous
IKO Growing Medium Roofing System
Filtration Layer I SpectraROOF
Drainage Layer
Separation Layer
Protection Layer
} Plasfeed
5+1
I
Polymeric
Single Ply
PermaTEC
Anti-Root Hot
Supertherm XPS Extruded
Melt Monolithic
Polystyrene
System
Permaphalt Polymer Modified I IKO Polimar
Mastic Asphalt Liquid Applied
Substrate

Biodiverse (Brown) Roof Typical podium deck build-up: Other suitable

illustrated using hot melt waterproofing waterproofing
options:
Selected Plants and Self-Seeding I Permaphalt
Natural Growth Polymer Modified
Mastic Asphalt
IKO Growing Medium
I SpectraROOF
Filtration Layer Polymeric
Drainage Layer
Separation Layer
Protection Layer } Plasfeed
5+1

Supertherm XPS Extruded Polystyrene

I
Single Ply
IKO Anti-Root
Bituminous
Roofing System
PermaTEC Anti-Root Hot Melt I IKO Polimar
Waterproofing Liquid Applied

Substrate

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Product list
IKO Anti-Root Cap Sheet IKO Drainage & Edge Retention Trims
High performance slate surfaced cap sheet consisting of L-shaped metal edging profiles that retain the extensive
a 180 g/m polyester base, coated with polymer modified landscaping system at roof edges and at intermediate
bitumen, containing a specially formulated root resistant positions on the roof, whilst allowing full drainage to the
treatment, for use as the final layer in a roof garden external rainwater systems.
waterproofing specification. It has a slate finish on the
upper surface, and a thermofusible film on the underside. IKO Vegetation Layers & Growing Mediums
The IKO Anti-Root cap sheet achieves FLL 4 year root IKO Sedum Blankets are supplied with Lydium,
penetration. Hybrium, Album, Acre, Reflexum, Sexangular and Spurium
Plasfeed Drainage Boards sedum plants as standard. They are already grown onto a
CE marked drainage composite boards consisting of a root retention/substrate layer. IKO also offers a range of
dimpled perforated sheet of high impact polystyrene with plug plants specially grown in line with FLL Directive,
a non-woven filter fabric bonded to each dimple. featuring sedum, herbaceous plants and grasses.
The drainage composite is provided with a pressure IKO Wildflower Turf is ideal for creating a truly natural
dividing moisture diffusion open filter fabric on the back. landscape, providing a food source for birds and a
The system comprises the filter layer, the drainage layer, favourable habitat for butterflies and other insects. The
the separation layer and the protection layer all as one plants in flower will vary through the spring and summer
integrated unit. These boards are also suitable for use on and the emergence of flowers and the type of plants that
inverted roofs. flower will vary from year to year according to
temperature, moisture and available nutrients.
Thickness Dimensions Area per roll IKOs Growing Mediums are specially formulated
(mm) (m) (m2)
mixtures. The formulation carefully balances the
Plasfeed 5+1 25 20 x 1.25 25
requirements of plant sustenance, water retention and
Drainage Layer
ensures propagation of the selected plants.
IKO Biodiverse (Brown) Substrate is a lightweight
Plasfeed Water Reservoir Panel substrate made from coarse recycled brick and aircrete,
Water absorbing mineral wool panels for use as an composted bark and medium clay soil. The substrate has
additional water reservoir within the build-up of a green roof. been carefully designed to accept wildflower seeding and
promote the natural colonisation of habitat plant life, to
Thickness Dimensions Area per roll
(mm) (m) (m2)
encourage the successful development of local wildlife.

Plasfeed Water 50 1 x 0.6 3

Reservoir Panel IKO Filter Fleece
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A 110g/m polyester filter layer, preventing the flow of
fine particles to penetrate the drainage system.

Waterproofing Options
IKO manufactures and supplies a wide range of high performance waterproofing options suitable for use with green
roofs. Key systems include:-
I High Performance Bituminous Roofing Systems
I Hot Melt Monolithic Systems
I Mastic Asphalt Systems
I Polymeric Single Ply Systems
I High Performance Cold Liquid Applied Systems

Please contact our Technical Services Department on 0844 412 7207 for further information and
advice on the most suitable waterproofing option.

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A Complete Service
IKO provides a full service offer from initial
consultation through specification and design to
ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Our ISO 9001 accredited Technical Services
Team offer practical and modern design solutions,
whilst ensuring that the requirements of the
current Building Regulations and British Codes of
Practice are not compromised.
Architects, specifiers, installing contractors and
building owners alike have come to rely on the
proven technical expertise provided by IKO, for
both new build and refurbishment projects
nationwide.
Full support for your green roof project
IKO will work with you to ensure that every stage
of your project goes smoothly and to the agreed
schedule. Before any green roof finishes are
applied the technical services team will inspect
and approve the finished waterproofing,
including an electronic roof integrity test.
IKO extensive roof installation package
The sedum finishes used in extensive roof design
are living plants and as such, care must be taken
to help them flourish. IKO will support your
project with a first year monitoring schedule with
an integral maintenance programme to ensure
the horticultural finishes establish quickly and
grow to maturity.

I Design assistance
I On-site advice
I Thermographic roof surveys
I Bespoke specifications
I Project monitoring
I Performance guarantees
I Technical & safety information
I Customer training
I Approved contractor/installer network
I Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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