Green Roof Construction and Maintenance (GreenSource Books) (McGraw-Hill's Greensource) by Kelly Luc

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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.

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

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DescriptionAVAILABLE NOW!!!

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.

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

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