Steep pitched green roofs 25-35°

System solution “Steep pitched green roofs” is based on the ZinCo Georaster® product, which fits green roofs with a gradient of 25 to 35°. For roofs with a gradient of more than 35° project-specific solutions can be conceived according to plans by ZinCo engineers.

The Georaster® elements are made of recycled polyethylene (HP-PE), they interlock without any tools and form a solid structure. The structure can be walked on and filled with substrate. The Georaster® elements give plenty of room for roots to grow and develop. Georaster® elements can also be installed underneath reinforced lawns and walkway structures and onto slopes for erosion protection etc.

The plant selection must fit the extreme conditions of a steep pitched roof, where solar radiation reaches its apex on the south side and where water flows much faster than on a flat roof. An irrigation system should be designed, even if irrigation is only needed during dry periods.