Green Roof Soil Blend

There are many proprietary substrate mixes for green roofs often calibrated to the type of roof and location.

Green roof soil blend.

Structurezone is integral to street tree growth and stormwater management while still retaining the ability to support hard surfaces. Our structurezone structural soil is made with a proprietary blend of gap graded rock stabilizing compound and the proper soil to meet specifications. Liveroof soil a proprietary blend of the finest inorganic and organic materials formulated under strictly controlled standards. It s not a naturally occurring product it s a blend of several different natural ingredients.

Liveroof engineered green roof soil is designed to be sustainable used in conjunction with the liveroof module and to be the best green roof soil on the market. Many green roof professionals recommend adding mycorrhizae and lightweight drainage material such as pumice to native soils. This is the best of both worlds as the native soil now has the ability to drain more fully its one drawback and provides a symbiotic fungus which enables better root growth. Extensive or intensive single layer or multilayer soil or bulk material a green roof s substrate is subject to exacting specifications by fll.

The green roof manufacturers should fully understand the various needs and specifications of the green roof medium. A good green roof medium is made up of a well developed soil blends. Scientists have looked for a compromise between what the plants need and what works best for the building. Green roof substrate has been researched developed blended and improved over several decades.