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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherNew Society Publishers
ISBN-139780865719156
eBay Product ID (ePID)11049015712
Product Key Features
Book TitleEssential Green Roof Construction: the Complete Step-By-Step Guide
AuthorLeslie Doyle
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicMental Health
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
GenreArt & Culture
Dimensions
Item Height279mm
Item Width216mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorLeslie Doyle
Topic AreaBuilding Services Engineering
Series TitleSustainable Building Essentials Series
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States