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      Essential Green Roof Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

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      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 crea...

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      Product ID:9780865719156
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Series:Sustainable Building Essentials Series
      Title:Essential Green Roof Construction
      Subtitle:The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
      Authors:Author: Leslie Doyle
      Page Count:176
      Subjects:Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design, Environmentally-friendly architecture & design, Building skills and trades, Self-sufficiency and ‘green’ lifestyle, DIY: general, Building skills & trades, Green lifestyle & self-sufficiency, DIY: general
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      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.

      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.


      Imprint Name:New Society Publishers
      Publisher Name:New Society Publishers
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2021-11-09

      Additional information

      Weight592 g
      Dimensions216 × 280 × 15 mm