Q: Are there any installation instructions for rooflite® growing media?
A: General instructions for the installation of rooflite® growing media are:
- Avoid overburdening structural capacity of roof deck;
- Avoid sudden impact of heavy loads on the roof;
- Avoid affecting the integrity of underlying layers of green roof system;
- Keep growing media from under the filter fabric;
- Keep growing media from contaminating surrounding areas;
- Observe specified media depth;
- Check depth of readily placed media frequently;
- Consider compaction;
- Avoid using installed areas for transportation;
- Protect areas being used for transportation;
- Level out surface evenly according to specifications and drawings;
- Avoid contamination of growing media; and
- Protect integrity of growing media.
