Viritopia_Backing Board Build-Up - Modular Living Green Wall System
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The ANS system™ is a nature-based solution with organic substrate enhancing biodiversity maximising the score on the BNG metrics. This type of build-up is generally used on an interior green wall.
Application
Modular living green wall system
Description
Modular living green wall system with backing board build-up.
System build-up:
- A2 non-combustible backing board.
- Breathable membrane.
- Metal hanging rails.
- ANS Living Wall Modules.
- Dripper pipe.
- Mechanical fixings.
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Matt |
Material | Polypropylene |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 100 mm Guidance for specification option: Depth. |
Width | 250 mm |
Height | 500 mm |
Warranty description | Other |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q38/120 Modular green wall system |
Specification data - Modular unit vertical planting systems
Breather membrane | Cortex® 0520FR Class B Breather Membrane.Guidance for specification option: Cortex® 0520FR is a highly UV resistant external breather membrane (1500 x 50 000 mm). for facades that achieves class B-s1,d0 according to EN 13501-1. The membrane is watertight yet breathable which makes it suitable for facades with open or closed joints to facilitate the escape of moisture. |
Secondary support structure | A2 non-combustible backing board. |
Irrigation | Living wall irrigation with tank. Aster drip line.Guidance for specification option: The irrigation system includes the following components: GSM unit, irrigation controller, valves, Irrigation tank with submersible pump, 25 litre irrigation tank and Dosatron. |
Modular panels | |
Type | ANS living wall module.Guidance for specification option: 495 x 250 x 100 mm. ANS living wall corner module. |
Growing medium | Organic growing medium. |
Planting | 80 plants per m².Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer for further details. |
Gutters | Square line gutter. |
System accessories | Cortex® UV Facade Tape.Guidance for specification option: For sealing overlaps, joints and penetrations in the breather membrane. Cortex® Double-Sided Tape.Guidance for specification option: Used to bond the breather membrane to the substrate. |
Fixing | DrillFast® Stainless DF3-SS. Guidance for specification option: Stainless steel 1.4301 (304M) grade self-drilling fasteners for roofing and cladding. |
Design | As per drawing. |
Colours | Black. RAL colour. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. |
Controller | Heron (or similar approved). |
Lighting | Can be developed if required with horticultural lighting expertise. |
NominalThickness | 100 mm. |
Weight | 68 kg/m². |
Fire performance | B-s2-d0. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Polypropylene |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | Manufacturer guidanceANS have collaborated with Carbon Footprint, and have a carbon tool to calculate the embodied carbon (project-specific). |
Recyclability | 100% recyclable |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 2 |
 IFC | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
Health & Safety Accreditation
CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme)
Alcumus SafeContractor
Alcumulus Safe Contractor
Health & Safety Accreditation
SMAS (Safety Management Advisory Service)
Literature
Viritopia_Exterior Living Green Wall Product Guide