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Application

Suitable for intensive green roofs.

Description

Intensive roofing system incorporating the Proteus Pro-Living® range of products.

Consists of:

  • Waterproofing.
  • Thermal insulation.
  • Water flow reducing layer.
  • Drainage layer.
  • Geotextile layer.
  • Growing medium.
  • Vegetation.
  • Outlets.
  • Access chambers.
  • Fire breaks.
  • Edge retaining profile.
  • Slope retaining profile.
  • Accessories.

General information

Color

Other

Finish

Other

Material

Polypropylene

Extruded polystyrene (XPS)

Expanded polystyrene (EPS)

Bitumen

Aluminium

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Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

25 year

Guidance for specification option:

Defects arising from lack of maintenance or abnormal use may fall outside of the cover of the Proteus Waterproofing guarantee.

Uniclass

Ss_45_40_47_40 Intensive green roof systemsPrimary

CAWS

Q37/110 Intensive green roofs

Specification data - Intensive green roof systems

Classification data

Roof type

Cold.
Inverted.
Warm.
Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert drawing/ reference.

Substrate

Plywood.
Concrete.
Metal.
Cross laminated timber (CLT).

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for details on substrate requirements.

Slope

Flat.
1:80.
1:60.

Waterproofing

Proteus Hot Melt®.

Guidance for specification option:

A tough and flexible compound made from a blend of SBS modified bitumen, synthetic rubber, polymers and other additives, used as the monolithic waterproofing element.

Proteus Pro-Felt®.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Proteus Pro-BW® Plus.

Guidance for specification option:

Liquid-applied roof waterproofing system for use on exposed, protected, inverted flat roofs, green roofs, blue roofs, podiums, balconies and walkways.

Proteus Cold Melt®.

Guidance for specification option:

A polyurethane two-part, elastomeric, cold liquid applied membrane, waterproofing system.

Protection layer

N/A.

Thermal insulation

Proteus Pro-Therm PIR.

Guidance for specification option:

Fibre-free rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation core faced with coated glass tissue on one side and bituminized glass tissue with polypropylene fleece on the other.

Proteus Pro-Therm XPS Plus.

Guidance for specification option:

For deck area insulation. 

  • Standard: To BS EN 13164.
  • Environmental: Zero ODP; <1 GWP.
  • Grade: 300/ 500/ 700 kPa at 10% compression.
  • Edges: Rebated.
  • Integral topping: None.
  • Design Lambda value: 0.028 W/m·K.

Proteus Pro-Therm EPS Plus 'Premium'.

Guidance for specification option:

For deck area insulation. 

  • Standard: To BS EN 13164.
  • Environmental: Zero ODP; <5 GWP.
  • Grade: 200 kPa at 10% compression.
  • Edges: Rebated.
  • Integral topping: None.
  • Design Lambda value: 0.031 W/m·K.

Proteus Pro-Therm HP PIR Plus.

Guidance for specification option:

Used either stand alone or with tapered or flat board insulation as a premium performance board, providing a slim solution for use on new and existing roofs with timber or concrete decks.

Proteus Pro-Therm VIP.

Guidance for specification option:

High performance vacuum sealed insulation panel with a microporous core which is evacuated, encased and sealed in a thin, gas-tight envelope.

Water Flow Reducing Layer/ Vapour Permeable Membrane

Proteus Low-K Water Reducing Layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Water flow reducing layer, for use in an Inverted or Protected Membrane Roof. Conforms to CEN 1506946.

Drainage layer

Proteus Pro-Living® DR20 Drainage Layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Cuspated moisture and flow retention layer for extensive and intensive green roofs, bio-diverse roofs and hard surface pedestrian areas.

Proteus Pro-Living® DR40 Drainage Layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Cuspated moisture and flow retention layer for extensive and intensive green roofs, bio-diverse roofs and hard surface pedestrian areas.

Geotextile filter fleece

Proteus Pro-Living® Filter Fleece.

Growing medium

Pro-Living® Substrate - Intensive.

Guidance for specification option:

Clean drainage and growth media designed for use in living roof applications.

Insert required depth.

Vegetation

Lawn/ turf (by others).

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Landscaping (by others).

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Fire breaks

Stone ballast (minimum 75 mm).

Guidance for specification option:

  • 300 mm: To open verges and edges.
  • 500 mm: To all vertical perimeters, all penetrations and all other entry points. To all doors, windows, opening rooflights, access hatches, and all other opening points.
  • 1000 mm: On large roofs, at 40 m intervals.

Edge restraints

Proteus Pro-Living® Drainage Trim.

Outlets

Proteus Aluminium Roof Outlet.

Access

Proteus Pro-Living® Access Chamber.

System accessories

Not required.
Proteus Pro-Living® Drainage Trim.
Pedestals.

Standard

GRO Code of Practice for Green Roofs.

Irrigation

Refer to Proteus Waterproofing.

Sustainability data

Material

Polypropylene
Extruded polystyrene (XPS)
Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
Bitumen
Aluminium
Other

Literature

Product Data Sheet - Pro-Living® Substrate - Intensive

Product Data Sheet - Pro-Living® Substrate - Intensive

Product Data Sheet - Pro-Living® DR20

Product Data Sheet - Pro-Living® DR20

Product Data Sheet - Pro-Living® Filter Fleece

Product Data Sheet - Pro-Living® Filter Fleece