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Essential Green Roof Construction (The Complete Step-by-Step Guide)
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Product Details
Author:
Leslie Doyle
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
176
Publisher:
New Society Publishers (November 9, 2021)
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9780865719156
ISBN-10:
0865719152
Weight:
17.6oz
Dimensions:
8.5" x 11" x 0.52"
File:
CONSORTIUM-Metadata_Only_Consortium_Customer_Group_Metadata_20261007161611-20261007.xml
Folder:
CONSORTIUM
List Price:
$39.99
Series:
Sustainable Building Essentials Series
Case Pack:
26
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$30.79
Publisher Identifier:
P-PER
Discount Code:
A
Country of Origin:
Canada
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
New Society Publishers
Overview
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.
