Install Drainage Mat and Filter Fleece
30 minutesInstall Drainage Mat and Filter Fleece — follow green roofing best practices and document each step carefully.
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Complete green roof drainage layer guide for green roofing practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers install drainage mat and filter fleece, place inspection chambers, set overflow to roof drains.
Install Drainage Mat and Filter Fleece — follow green roofing best practices and document each step carefully.
Place Inspection Chambers — follow green roofing best practices and document each step carefully.
Set Overflow to Roof Drains — follow green roofing best practices and document each step carefully.
Test Drain Flow Before Soil — follow green roofing best practices and document each step carefully.
Follow relevant standards and green roofing field practices for green roof drainage layer. Consult local codes where applicable.
Calculate saturated soil and plant load before ordering media — overweight roofs fail structurally.
Protect waterproof membrane from punctures during every layer install.
Use harness and guardrails whenever working within 6 feet of roof edge.