Green "Vegetated" Roofs
For over 30 years, Sika Sarnafil has been the preferred system of design architects, consulting engineers and building owners for Green Roof waterproofing applications.
Waterproofing System Options
Sika Sarnafil offers three waterproofing systems -- Loose-Laid System, Self-Adhered System and Grid System – to address the variety of Green Roof Systems we offer.
The below "systems" section includes a very brief system description and links to some products used within those systems.
We also have separate pages that discuss the benefits and advantages of those individual systems. These pages can be found by clicking the links directly below this paragraph.
Loose Laid Waterproofing System
Self Adhered Waterproofing System
To learn more about the advantages and types of Green Roofs, please click the link directly below:
Green Roof Systems
Extensive Green Roof
Extensive green roofs are generally lower in weight, less in cost and require less plant maintenance. With only a few inches of soil, extensive green roofs typically support plants that are tolerant of high heat, drought, wind and frost like grasses, wildflowers and moss. Extensive roofs are often used in areas that will not be subject to regular traffic.
Intensive Green Roof
Intensive green roofs are generally heavier, cost more and require more maintenance. However, because the soil is deeper, intensive green roofs can accommodate trees, shrubs, bushes and vegetable gardens. It is not uncommon to see an intensive green roof used for recreational purposes.