Module size |
Standard – 2 ft. x 4 ft.
2 ft. x 2 ft. x 2.5 in.
2 ft. x 2 ft. x 4 in.
Specialty modules vary in dimensions |
Depth of modules (three depths) |
2.5 in., 4 in., and 8 in. (nominal) |
Weight of planted modules
(fully saturated) |
2 in. depth – 11-13 pounds per
sq. ft. (wet)
4 in. depth – 18-22 pounds per
sq. ft. (wet)
8 in. depth – 35+ pounds per sq.
ft. (wet)
|
Module material |
60% post-industrial recycled HDPE
– 150 mil. 2.5 and 4 in.
– 175 mil. 8 in. |
Module drainage clearance above roof |
0.5 in. |
Paver size |
Length – 2 ft., width – 2 ft., depth – 1.75 in. |
Paver colors |
Forest green, charcoal, brick red |
Drainage/root resistance medium |
Spunbonded polypropylene geotextile |
Growth media |
Proprietary mixture consisting of organic and inorganic material. |
Acceptable underlying materials |
Roof membrane or any other roofing materials. Modules can be placed directly on membrane or other roof materials. |
Drip irrigation system |
Black polystyrene tubing. Typically not required for 4 in. depth modules. May be required for 8 in. depth modules, depending on climate and plant selection. |
Water feature® |
Mule-Hide® 60 mil. membrane |
Water feature weight |
41.6 lb./sq. ft. for 8 in. water feature |
| Edge treatments |
Wood, recycled composite
wood, metal, or other specialty materials
(in various colors and designs) |
| Plants |
Perennials, grasses, or shrubs specifically selected for climate, hardiness zone, color, and size. |