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Green Roof Construction and Maintenance

Author : Kelly Luckett
ISBN : 007160880X

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Written by an industry expert in green roof design and installation

New in the GreenSource series, this book presents all of the information needed to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs--benefiting buildings and the environment.

A practical guide to this emerging trend in the sustainability movement, Green Roof Construction and Maintenance explains, step-by-step, how to select, place, and maintain soil and plants on the tops of buildings. These roofs will reduce the amount of storm water that surges into sewer systems; lower cooling and heating costs; and prolong roof life by as many as 25 years. The book includes construction techniques for new and existing buildings, illustrations, and color photographs of successfully installed green roofs.

July 21, 2009
Hardback, 208 pages

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Table of contents

Ch 1. Introduction
Ch 2. Design
Ch 3. Structural Design
Ch 4. Waterproofing
Ch 5. Green Roof Soil
Ch 6. Construction
Ch 7. Plants
Ch 8. Maintenance
Ch 9. Realistic Expectations
Ch 10. The Environment
Ch 11. Return on Investment
Ch 12. Quantifying the Benefits