The Biobehavioral Health Building

Presented By:

Joseph Brenner Sam BridwellMarissa Caldwell Spencer Garrett

Christopher Graziani John McCoach

Garden Roof:• Materials

Norway Garden Roof• An area of landscaping that covers

a roof, over a waterproof membrane

• Cost efficient• Reduces urban heat island• Slows water flow• Increases life of roofAtlanta

Location and Size:• Materials

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4 Roof Area1 2467.56 sq ft2 2968.42 sq ft3 2897.77 sq ft4 1270.20 sq ft

Location and Size Costs

Garden Roof:• Materials

Installing the Garden Roof

• Install flashing• Fluid applied membrane waterproofing:

continuous rate• Install elastomeric sheet to reinforce

cracks, joints, penetrations and roof drains• Apply second layer of membrane

waterproofing

Garden Roof:• Materials

Installing the Garden Roof

• Waterproofing and insulation must be properly installed

• Substrate must be properly prepared• Environmental conditions:

• Substrate must be stored in a dry place between 50 and 90 degrees F out of the sun.

• For colder weather, the product must be at least 50 degrees F for 2 days prior.

Garden Roof:• Materials

Enkadrain and Enkaretain• First installed provided that roof has

been treated for moisture protection• Removes excess water• Polyester fabric holds water

Thickness Weight Flow Rate Compressive Load

3/5” 1/5 lb/ft² 0.011gal/ft² 30,000psi

Garden Roof:• Materials

Enkamat• High errosion resistance• Extra strength• Reduce impact of wind on

sloped roof

Thickness Weight Compressive Load

2/5” 2/25 lb/ft² 30,000psi

Garden Roof:• Materials

Soil• Toxins from air• Shield for roof• Light, but contains all the minerals

necessary for plants to survive

Garden Roof:• Materials

Plants

• Drought resistant plants• Aesthetic appeal• Shallow root system• Able to live with little

maintenance• Perennial

Garden Roof:• Materials Accessories for installing

• Joint Sealant• Flashing• Polystyrene insulation• Adhesives• Utility knife

Garden Roof:• Materials

Warranty/GuaranteeInspection• Verify before installation that roof will carry dead

load weight of a water test• After the waterproof membrane has been

installed, perform a water test by applying 2” of water to the roof and observing for leaks

• Main concern is waterproofing membrane

• The components of the Garden Roof have a warranty of 20 years

• Duration of insulation, flashing, membrane: 20 years

Garden Roof:• Materials

Plants

• Drought resistant plants• Aesthetic appeal

Garden Roof:• Materials