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BauderEXTENSIVE SEDUMsubstrate Green Roof System, Flat Roof

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Bauder Ltd

Bauder SB Sedum Blanket extensive green roof system, for flat roofs.

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Application

Suitable for both new build construction and retrofit refurbishment projects and can be used in projects where there is no roof fall. For use where water retention needs are greater than the BauderGREEN XF301 lightweight sedum system.

Description

Bauder SB Substrate Sedum Blanket extensive green roof system, for flat roofs. This lightweight system is suitable for both new build construction and retrofit refurbishment projects and can be used in projects where there is no roof fall. For use where water retention needs are greater than the BauderGREEN XF301 lightweight sedum system.

BauderGREEN SB Sedum Blanket has passed BROOF(t4) fire test.


Features and benefits:

  • Lightweight vegetation blanket, approximately 24 kg/m² (saturated weight loading of the Bauder SB Substrate Sedum Blanket only).
  • Can be installed level.
  • 14–17 species of sedum are grown in the blanket to ensure plant diversity.
  • Lightweight substrate.
  • Storm water management capacity.
  • Quick and easy to install.
  • Low-maintenance system.
  • Can be cost-effective on large roofs.
  • Instant greening of a roof.
  • Can help mitigate flooding.
  • Suitable for retrofitting on refurbishment roofs.
  • Supported by Bauder Ltd maintenance service.
  • Substrate meets FLL European Standard.

General information

Color

Green

Shape

Square

Rectangle

Uniclass

Ss_45_40_47_28 Extensive green roof systemsPrimary

CAWS

Q37/130 Extensive green roof

Product range

Landscaping Systems

Specification data - Extensive green roof systems

Protection

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Protection layer

BauderGREEN FSM 600 protection mat.

Guidance for specification option:

Heavy duty protection layer made from polyester and polypropylene fibres. Laid on the completed waterproofing to protect the completed waterproofing from damage (not required for inverted roofs).

Normally installed under the entire green roof area but kept clear of all outlets and drainage trims. FSM mats should be lapped by 150 mm at all joints. Loose laid. Laps to be sealed by lightly heating overlap area with a propane gas torch/ hot air welding gun to melt the polypropylene fibres and then press seal the two fleece sheets together.

Sufficient protection fleece must be allowed for so that it may be installed to all abutment upstands and edge details, in accordance with the Bauder instructions. Extend to full height of the upstand and secure in place by using a lead or fabricated metal counter-flashing.

Should be trimmed well back from ALL outlets.

Openings in landscape restraint kerbs (where present –roof slopes above 5º), the protection layer should be cut away from the openings/ gaps to avoid impeding drainage.

  • Width: 2 m.
  • Length: 30 m.
  • Thickness: 4 mm.
  • Coverage: 60 m².
  • Weight (saturated): 3.6 kg/m².
  • Material: Polyester and polypropylene fibre mix.

BauderGREEN GGM 6 rubber protection mat.

Guidance for specification option:

Bauder's Heaviest duty protection layer made from recycled shredded tyres. Laid on the completed waterproofing to protect the completed waterproofing from damage (not required for inverted roofs, not for use with PVC waterproof membranes/ Bauder Single Ply Thermofol PVC Roof system).

Normally installed under the entire green roof area but kept clear of all outlets and drainage trims.

Normally installed to provide access over waterproofing in heavily trafficked areas.

Pro-mat should be lapped by 150 mm at all joints. Loose laid. Where landscaping installation is not imminent, loose laps should be taped with gaffer tape to eliminate the trip hazard.

Sufficient protection fleece must be allowed for so that it may be installed to all abutment upstands and edge details, in accordance with the Bauder instructions. Extend to full height of the upstand and secure in place by using a lead or fabricated metal counter-flashing.

Should be trimmed well back from ALL outlets.

Openings in landscape restraint kerbs (where present – roof slopes above 5º), the protection layer should be cut away from the openings/ gaps to avoid impeding drainage.

  • Width: 1.25 m.
  • Length: 10 m.
  • Thickness: 6mm.
  • Coverage: 12.5 m².
  • Weight (saturated/ dry): 4.3 kg/m².
  • Material: 100% recycled shredded rubber.

BauderGREEN SV 600 protection and moisture mat.

Root barrier

20/ 40 mm rounded river washed pebbles.

Guidance for specification option:

For slopes below 10° only.

A vegetation barrier must be provided to all perimeters, abutments penetrations including protrusions i.e. man-safe posts etc.

Stones/ aggregates with sharp edges must not be used i.e. flint.

In accordance with current GRO guidelines, the specified barrier widths are as follows:

  • Minimum 300 mm but increasing to 500 mm at vertical walls with opening windows or doors or to abutments with opening rooflights.
  • Every 40 m, there is a 30 mm high barrier constructed of non-flammable materials or a one metre wide strip of solid paving, gravel or pebbles.
  • At all open drainage perimeters, drainage trim must be used to contain the vegetation barrier.
  • Vegetation barrier removal or reduction of the recommended width: Pebble vegetation barriers function as a fire break between potentially flammable dry vegetation and abutting construction materials that are also potentially flammable, to prevent fire spreading. These can be seen as an aesthetic issue for smaller green/ blue roof areas and for this reason some clients/ designers choose to reduce this width or otherwise remove the barrier altogether.

The current barrier guidelines are set by the GRO codes of practice that Bauder follows and promotes. These are guidelines and not currently a legal requirement under British Standards or Building Regulations. However, not following these guidelines may affect an insurance claim in the unlikely event of a fire. Consequently, Bauder Ltd cannot accept liability for issues arising from non-compliance with the current GRO guidelines.

Paving slabs.

Guidance for specification option:

For roof slopes 10° upwards, a hard edge should be supplied using paving slabs as an alternative to 20/ 40 mm round river washed pebbles.

Manufacturer guidance

Supplied by others.

Moisture control

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Drainage layer

BauderGREEN DSE 20 drainage board.

Guidance for specification option:

PE-HD water storage and multi-directional drainage layer. Used on roofs 1–5° finished falls. Loose laid (open profile cup up) on to the Protection Layer (or WFRL on inverted roofs) over completed waterproofing to provide continuous drainage within hard and soft landscaping. It is primarily used where the load is moderate, such as extensive green roofs, beneath paving laid on sand/ cement or gravel bedding or within planter beds.

Boards are to be interlocked by a minimum of one profile cup and all board joints staggered. Cut to fit closely around penetrations and outlets.

  • Size: 1.06 x 2.36 m (2.5 m²).
  • Nominal wall thickness: 2 mm.
  • Depth: 20 mm.
  • Coverage: 2m² (approximately).
  • Water storage: 7.4 L.
  • Weight (saturated): 8.6 kg/m².
  • Material: 100% recycled high-density polyethylene.

The drainage/ water storage board also provides a suitable base surface for building concrete or brick kerbs/ walls. The specified infill haunching should be installed over the board to the required depth of cover, poured directly into the profile cup of the board. These should be constructed to provide an adequate support for the raised masonry planters.

BauderGREEN DSE 40 drainage board.

Guidance for specification option:

PE-HD water storage and multi-directional drainage layer. Used on roofs 0–5° finished falls. Loose laid (open profile cup up) on to the Protection Layer (or WFRL on inverted roofs) over completed waterproofing to provide continuous drainage within hard and soft landscaping. It is primarily used where the load is moderate to high, such as extensive and intensive green roofs. Its compressive strength makes it suitable beneath paving laid on sand/ cement or gravel bedding or within planter beds.

Boards are to be interlocked by a minimum of one profile cup and all board joints staggered. The ‘X’ stamped impression on the highpoint of the cup moulding indicates where boards overlap. Cut to fit closely around penetrations and outlets.

  • Size: 1.04 x 2.03 m (2.1 m²).
  • Nominal wall thickness: 2 mm.
  • Depth: 40 mm.
  • Coverage: 2 m² (approximately).
  • Water storage: 13.5 L.
  • Filling capacity: 21 L.
  • Compressive strength: 80 kN/m² empty/ >1000 kN/m² aggregate filled.
  • Weight (saturated): 15.3 kg/m².
  • Material: 100% recycled high-density polyethylene.

The drainage/ water storage board also provides a suitable base surface for building concrete or brick kerbs/ walls. The specified infill haunching should be installed over the board to the required depth of cover, poured directly into the profile cup of the board. These should be constructed to provide an adequate support for the raised masonry planters.

BauderGREEN WSP 75 / 50 reservoir board.

Guidance for specification option:

Water storage and multi-directional drainage layer. Used on roofs 0–25° finished falls (the only suitable Drainage and Protection layers for slopes 6° upwards). Boards laid over the entire area to provide continuous drainage and increased water capacity for the vegetation.

Loose laid (open cups up) on to the Protection Layer (or WFRL on inverted roofs) over completed waterproofing ensuring that the rebated boards are properly interlocked to provide adequate anchorage prior to the soil being laid. The board cups can be filled with water to provide temporary loading against wind uplift prior to installing the remaining landscaping elements in accordance with the specification. In the event of any confusion concerning this item, Bauder Ltd should be contacted so that advice may be given.

Cut to fit closely around penetrations and outlets.

Roof slopes 6° upwards, a parapet wall or restraint kerb must be provided to support the water storage/ drainage board at the base of the slope. This should be included within the deck construction and reference made within the waterproofing specification also. This in turn will restrain and stabilize the landscaping against imposed shear load forces.

  • Size: 0.795 x 1.298 m (rebates).
  • Depth: 50 mm/ 75 mm.
  • Coverage: 1 m².
  • Water storage: 10 L/ 22.1 L.
  • Compressive strength: 25 kN/m²/ 35 kN/m².
  • Weight (saturated): 10.65 kg/m²/ 22.1 kg/m².
  • Material: Expanded polystyrene.

Filter membrane

Bauder Filter Fleece.

Guidance for specification option:

Fine mesh PP geotextile used in conjunction with Bauder substrates. Bauder Filter Fleece is designed to separate and contain Bauder substrates from the drainage element of the green roof system (for slopes 0–5°). It prevents fine material from being washed out of the substrate layer.

Loose laid over the drainage layer. The fleece should be taken up the sides of the substrate between the substrate and drainage trim or pebble margin. Fleece joints should be overlapped 150 mm. Fleece should not be taken over the top of drainage outlets.

Upstands (soft landscaping): Extend up, between vegetation barrier and growing medium and trim flush with finished surface level.

Upstands (Hard landscaping): Extend to top of perimeter abutments and trim flush just below finished surface level.

A filter layer is not used over reservoir board on slopes 6° or above, where the reservoir board is directly filled with substrate growing medium. However, a separate strip of Bauder Filter Fleece must still be used to separate the growing medium from the vegetation barrier at perimeter abutments and around pipe protrusions, outlet inspection chambers etc. dressed up all upstands and around all protrusions to at least flush with the finished surface level. At abutments the Filter Fleece must be used to separate the vegetation/ drainage barrier and substrate growing medium by extending it 500 mm beneath the reservoir board and then bringing it up between these two items.

  • Weight (saturated): 0.125 kg/m².
  • Pore size: 0.13 mm.
  • Thickness: 1 mm.
  • Roll size: 1 x 100 m/ 2 x 100 m.
  • Coverage: 100 m²/ 200 m².
  • Water storage: None.
  • Material: Polypropylene fleece.

Planting systems

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Planting medium

BauderGREEN SUB-EM UK extensive substrate.

Guidance for specification option:

Lightweight, free draining substrates designed as a growing medium for a range of different plant species. This FLL/ GRO compliant substrate provides a free draining, growing medium for extensive green roof systems. Additionally, it provides aeration qualities with some inherent water retention.

  • Material: Recycled crushed brick, expanded clay, shale, composted pine bark.
  • Maximum Weight (saturated): <1200 kg/m³.
  • Typical supply weight: c. 900 kg/m³.
  • Water storage (by volume): 35%.
  • pH value: 6–8.5.
  • Bulk bag size: 1.25 m³.
  • Small bag size: 25 L.

Normally installed above a Filter Fleece and drainage board product. Substrates are raked out to give an even coverage of the required depth after settlement.

Handle in the driest condition possible. Do not handle or install when wet or frozen.

Start by applying two equal layers, building up to the required maximum depth.

Depending on size and access of the project the ‘substrate’ can be supplied by various methods i.e. tipper, big bags, or sacks. Prior to costing this element of the installation, the ‘Bauder Approved Contractor’ must contact Bauder Ltd so that they may advise on the best solution on any specific contract.

Trellis Substrate restraint (including for all slopes above 16º): Provision must be made by the installing contractor for supplying and fabricating 25 x 50 mm untreated timber formed into a trellis frame that is supported at the base of the slope (resting against the protection layer). The trellis is to form a series of retaining grids 400 mm square and used on all slopes from 16–25º. This trellis will provide initial retention until plant establishment and help prevent soil erosion. It will eventually rot away naturally.

Important note regarding alternative substrates:

Alternative substrates are not recommended for Bauder supplied planting.

Planting requirements

BauderGREEN SB Sedum Blanket System with Bauder Xero Flor Organic Fertilizer.

Guidance for specification option:

Bauder SB Sedum Blanket System is a mature vegetation blanket, sown with a broad variety of Sedum. It is intended for application directly over levelled Bauder FLL compliant, Extensive Substrate (see Product Data Sheet) as the underlying growing medium. The product is designed to enable rapid rooting to the substrate to speed up establishment times.

The SB Sedum Blanket is grown in the UK. Typically, it is not supplied until it is at least one year old, this ensures the root structure has developed, enabling it to cope with harvesting, transportation and relaying which can stress young sedum plants. The vegetation within this product is a broad mix of hardy sedum species.

  • Maximum Saturated Weight: ≤24 kg/m².
  • Thickness: 30–40 mm.
  • Typical Supply Size: 1 x 2.4 m.
  • Long Roll Sizes (for use with crane attachment): 1 x 5–10 m.
  • pH Value: 6.5–7.
  • Sedum Species: circa 14–17 (The species mix is adjusted from time to time, please contact Bauder Technical for further information).

Lay immediately on delivery.

Growing medium condition: Immediately prior to planting, the whole system should be thoroughly watered to ensure that the water storage/ drainage board is filled and the substrate growing medium saturated.

Blankets should be laid diagonally or perpendicular to the slope of the roof. Stagger joints, butt together or slightly overlap to prevent gaps. Blankets are not to be stretched. Thoroughly water using surface sprinklers immediately after installation and substrate dressing, ensuring that the blankets and substrate are fully saturated before moving on to the next area.

On steeper slopes the blankets can be additionally pegged with bio-degradable pegs (supplied by others) to secure them until they root, but these must not penetrate further than the depth of the substrate growing medium.

SB Sedum Blanket should only be layed by skilled operatives. Care should be taken not to traffic the sedum during or after installation. See Bauder’s Green Roof Installation Guide for full details.

Establishment Watering Requirements:

SB Sedum Blanket requires surface watering for the first 4 weeks following installation (to ensure the substrate remains moist). It is the responsibility of the roofing contractor to liaise with the main contractor/ building owner to provide water and ensure that the planted and fertilized growing medium is thoroughly irrigated immediately after installation.

An adequate mains water supply, of sufficient pressure must, be available and operational prior to the plants being delivered and installed. Initial watering must be by surface mounted sprinklers.

See the Bauder Watering Guide document for detailed information on watering requirements. Bauder Ltd accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the condition of installed planting that is not properly watered or irrigated following landscaping works.

Manufacturer guidance

Bauder Sedum Blankets are grown in a shallow growing medium which contains very little nutrient, so the annual application of fertilizer is crucial to ensure that the plants remain healthy. Fertilizer should ideally be applied during March/ April, as it helps the plants to prepare for extreme weather conditions and flowering whilst also allowing the different species to gain sufficient nutrients without competing against each other.

Organic fertilizer can be obtained direct from Bauder in 25 kg bags, which is sufficient for an area of 312.5 m² when applied at the recommended rate of 80 g/m². Areas of up to 30 m² may be applied using either a handheld spreader or strewn by hand from a bucket. Larger roofs should always be done using a trolley applicator, which can be purchased direct from Bauder. Always apply the fertilizer at the given rate written on the bag.

It is recommended that the fertilizer is lightly ‘watered in’ immediately after application, to avoid “burning” of the foliage, which may occur if fertilizer pellets settle on the leaves. Dung-based organic fertilizers should be avoided.

Waterproofing

Bauder Total Green Roof System Roof Covering System.

Bauderflex Green Roof System.

Bauder Single Ply Thermofol PVC Roof system.

Bauder Single Ply Thermoplan T Flexible Polyolefin Roof system.

Bauder LiquiTEC Cold Liquid Applied Roof System.

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Manufacturer guidance

To be fully specified separately.

Roof Slope Range

Flat (0–5°).

Pitched (6–25°).

Accessories

Not required.

BauderGREEN KFL AL 100/80 edge trim.

Guidance for specification option:

Perforated edge/ drainage trim used to frame and contain the green roof build-up. AL80/ 100 is specifically for use within substrate based green roofs. AL80/ 100 must always be used in conjunction with the pebble vegetation barrier (below 10° only)/ or hard edge (such as a paver).

Normally installed directly onto waterproofing, the drainage trims can be welded down using lengths of the waterproofing membrane. The trim is used to frame the green roof build up and should be completed and inspected prior to living material being delivered to site. See Bauder Green Roof Installation Guide for full details.

  • Material: Aluminium.
  • Thickness: 1.5 mm.
  • Trim height/ width: 80 mm or 100 mm (optional).
  • Trim length: 2000 mm.
  • Supply form: 10 units per box, Joint Sections and Corner Sections are also available.

Precautionary note: when cutting metal, please ensure that appropriate tools and personal protection equipment are used.

BauderGREEN AL 150 edge trim.

BauderGREEN KS ALU 250 inspection chamber.

Guidance for specification option:

BauderGREEN KS ALU 250 inspection chamber is fabricated from a perforated aluminium sheet with an opening/ lockable lid and is used for intensive and extensive soft landscaping, as well as ballasted inverted roofs. Install centrally over rainwater outlets. A simple on-site modification allows the unit to be used over outlets that are located close to wall or kerb abutments.

The Inspection Chamber is suitable for landscaping depths of less than 100 mm. Where landscaping is deeper than 100 mm, the 50 mm or 100 mm height adaptors can be added as necessary to achieve the required height to be level with or slightly proud of the surrounding landscaping.

Surround: Using 20/ 40 mm grade washed pebbles; the inspection chamber must be surrounded by a 500 mm vegetation barrier to prevent unwanted growth obstructing the drainage system.


BauderGREEN KS ALU 250 inspection chamber:

  • Material: 1.5 mm aluminium (2 mm lid).
  • Length: 250 mm (chamber only).
  • Width: 250 mm (chamber only).
  • Height: 100 mm.
  • Weight: 950 g.
  • Colour: Silver grey (RAL 9006).


BauderGREEN KS AE 50 chamber height adaptor.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Material: 1.5 mm aluminium.
  • Length: 250 mm.
  • Width: 250 mm.
  • Height: 50 mm.
  • Weight: 250 g.
  • Colour: Silver grey (RAL 9006).

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