Rooftop trees are a special category of deep intensive systems. With a total depth of 20 inches up to several feet, they require two different types of media to provide the right mix of aeration and organic matter for the deeper root zone, which this rooflite soil system provides. The top layer can be installed directly on top of the base layer without using a separation fabric, similar to natural soil profiles with different horizons that have specific properties.

 

ROOFLITE PRODUCTS USED:

rooflite intensive

An engineered growth media that has optimized performance characteristics for intensive green roofs, rooftop gardens, container gardens and planters. Learn More

rooflite intensive base

Used with deep intensive systems to meet the special requirements of a deeper root zone. rooflite intensive base is placed beneath rooflite intensive to mimic the soil horizons and properties found in natural soil profiles. Learn More

rooflite separation fabric

A root permeable fabric used to separate the growth media from the drainage layer. Learn More

rooflite drain

Granular lightweight aggregate that creates a natural root environment and can be used as an alternative to a synthetic drainage layer. It can also be used as a bedding layer when pavers or patios are specified. Learn More

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