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Essential Green Roof Construction: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide by Leslie Doyle

Essential Green Roof Construction: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide by Leslie Doyle

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Essential Green Roof Construction: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide by Leslie Doyle

ISBN: 0865719152    EAN: 9780865719156
Publisher: New Society Publishers  
US SRP: $39.99 US 
Binding: Paperback
Copyright Date: 2022
Pub Date: November 09, 2021
Physical Info: 0.7" H x 10.9" L x 8.3" W (1.1 lbs) 176 pages

Simple green roof design and installation for the do-it-yourself builder

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 on a new build or as a retrofit. Coverage includes:

  • The benefits of a green roof
  • The basics of planning and design
  • Assessing site conditions such as aspect, slope, and loads
  • Navigating building codes and working with building officials
  • Material options, including professional grade and economical or local alternatives
  • Planting suggestions for different roof climates and conditions, including food production
  • When to call on professionals to ensure safety and integrity
  • Step-by-step guidance for safe roof installation and detailing
  • Annual green roof maintenance.

Where common sense meets beauty -- a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place. Essential Green Roof Construction will give you the knowledge and confidence to install your own green roof.

Leslie Doyle is the owner of Restoration Gardens Inc., a green roof design and installation firm. She is an instructor, a certified LiveRoof Installer, and is an accredited Green Roof Professional by the Industry Association, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. Leslie resides in Toronto, Ontario.

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