A: Main transportation devices for rooflite® products onsite are cranes, conveyor belts, or blower trucks. Many factors have to be considered in order to find the best option for a specific project including height and size of the building, accessibility of the roof, size and design of the green roof as well as other criteria which can influence onsite transportation.
Independent upon the method of delivery, factors that could restrict delivery must be considered. For example: Can a tractor trailer fit down this street? Will I set the material on the ground before moving it to the roof? How many loads do I have room for in a day? Is their overhead clearance for a dump truck? Are their truck restricted routes on the way to my job site? Can my equipment handle the packaging? How much time is included from the trucking company for offloading?
Onsite transportation of green roof media is a crucial factor for calculating costs of green roof installation. Excellent flowability for pneumatic conveyance is a special characteristic and an added value of rooflite® products.
