A cost-effective solution that saves energy & increases climate resilience
TerraExt - BC Mix
TerraExt – BC Mix
Cool and Resilient
Key features
Pre-vegetated system designed for climate change preparedness
- Lightweight growing medium (GM)
- GM adds thermal mass & moderates heat flow through the roof
- Saves energy – cools building in summer & warms in winter
- Increases plant resilience to sharp temperature change
- Ideal for harsh/extreme climates, climate change preparedness
- GM depth is customizable to project requirements
Properties
| Product Code | Product Name | Thickness (mm) | Dry Weight (kg/m2) | Saturated Weight (kg/m2) | Water Retention (l/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL718 | Sedum Blanket | 20.00 | 17.20 | 29.70 | 12.50 |
| NL600 | Growing Medium | 80.00 | 51.20 | 96.80 | 45.60 |
| NL400 | Filter Fabric | 0.55 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.30 |
| NL300 | Drainage Mat | 17.00 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| NL120 | Root Barrier | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.00 |
| Total | 118.05 | 69.30 | 127.70 | 58.40 |
| Product Code | Product Name | Thickness (inch) | Dry Weight (psf) | Saturated Weight (psf) | Water Retention (inch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL718 | Sedum Blanket | 0.79 | 3.52 | 6.08 | 0.49 |
| NL600 | Growing Medium | 3.15 | 10.49 | 19.83 | 1.80 |
| NL400 | Filter Fabric | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.01 |
| NL300 | Drainage Mat | 0.67 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| NL120 | Root Barrier | 0.02 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Total | 4.65 | 14.20 | 26.16 | 2.30 |
Keep Cool
Keep Cool
- Reduces heat gain through the roof, keeps building cool in the summer
- Reduces urban heat island, contributes to cooling of the community
- Just enough GM to up thermal performance without excessive load
Enhanced Performance
Enhanced Performance
- Improves thermal performance, saves energy for space conditioning
- Increased water retention & filtration in engineered GM
- Customizable to meet project-specific performance requirements
Climate Resilience
Climate Resilience
- Prepared for extreme/intense temperatures due to climate change
- Cools the building through evapotranspiration during heat waves
- Protects plant roots from sudden/extreme temperature changes
The Bioberm™ Add-On
A cost-effective option to enhance biodiversity on the TerraExt green roof system, maximize value, achieve LEED or meet the Toronto Green Standard Native/Biodiverse requirements. BioBerm™ is a multi-strategy design technique approved by the Design Guidelines for Biodiverse Green Roofs.
Unique Design
Sloped, rounded, pyramid-shaped, TerraExt easily adapts and conforms to various roof designs. The sedum blanket and premium base layers are fully customizable and can be easily cut to fit any shape and design.
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