ZinCo Semi Intensive

ZinCo Semi-Intensive Green Roofs provide a varied landscape that can include shrubs and woody plants, but still have a low build-up. Ecological benefits are combined with access for recreational use.

An inspirational project at North Haringey School involved creating a roof garden, giving amenity space back to the community. The roof garden comprises Alumasc’s Derbigum waterproofing and ZinCo green roof build up. More...

Applications Semi-intensive roofs are ideally suited for interactive and utilised roof gardens, are suitable for recreational use and can include paving and patios. Ideal for roofs that are visible and need all-year-round colour, accessible roofs, flat roofs. Limited but scheduled maintenance and irrigation are required Specifications for a wide range of project types are available

Performance Produced, specified and installed in accordance with standards for green roof design from the German Landscape Development and Landscape Construction Research Facility’s (FLL). A greater substrate depth provides particularly good insulation properties Reduces water run-off

Design Requires periodic irrigation The growing medium (substrate) is to be sufficient to support a varied range of plants and large shrubs and will contain a relatively high amount of organic matter to support seasonal growth cycles. Build-up height is typically 100-200mm

Planting Options A substantial and diverse range of plants and flowers can be supported on a ZinCo Semi-Intensive green roof Planting usually consist of simple plants and flowers that can be chosen for their particular suitability to shallow soils or location, e.g. coastal grasses, heathers

Waterproofing Options Derbigum Membranes Hydrotech Structural Waterproofing

Installation & Maintenance Generally installed on new build schemes where access is limited or weight restrictions on the roof structure are required. Requires periodic irrigation and personnel access Requires periodic maintenance with the maintenance regime depending on the species of plant installed Installed by a network of Approved Contractors Full warranties available for Alumasc waterproofing systems used in green roof system