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Essential green roof construction : the complete step-by-step guide

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  • Author: Doyle, Leslie
    Contributor: Verzosa,Victoria
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    2021
    Summary:

    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.

    Contents:
    • Introduction to Green Roofs
    • Green Roof Layers and Roofing Terminology
    • Before You Start
    • Roof Access and Safety
    • Site and Design Factors
    • Plants
    • Green Roof Material Options
    • A Rural New Build
    • An Urban Retrofit Build
    • Maintenance
    • Food Production Roofs.
    Subject(s): Sustainable living
    Original Publisher: Gabriola, BC, New Society Publishers
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781550927108, 1550927108, 9781771423069, 1771423064, 9781897408636