Green Roof Case Study - University of Wolverhampton

Client	University of Wolverhampton
Architect	RMJM
Main Contractor
Type of Development	Restaurant / canteen within the main campus
Reason for Green Roof
Type of Roof	Index INSTA Extensive Green Roofing System
Size of Green Roof	350m²
Build up of Roof	*Waterproofing* Vapour Barrier - Defend Alu Insulation - Indexzone tapered cfc & hcfc polyurethane insulation. Underlay - Index 5mm Proteaduo SBS/APP composite membrane. Root resistant layer - Index 4mm Defend H anti root APP modified membrane layer, containing a specially formulated root inhibitor. *Landscaping* Index water retention/drainage mat Index organic substrate to a depth of 50mm Index INSTA Extensive planting system (containing up to 10 varieties of sedum) installed in rolls 20x1m. Vegation barrier of 20x40mm washed rounded pebbles.
Comments	The green roof is performing as as it should after a successful installation
Completion Date	June 2001