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TP Section 11: Vegetated (Green) Roof Systems

TP-11.1 General

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A vegetated roof design (green roof) is defined as a roof membrane system with a top layer of living plants in an engineered soil blend (growth medium). System components include a membrane protection layer, drainage layer, filter layer and a root

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SS Section 4: Slate Tile Roofing

SS-4.1 Decks

SS-4.1.1 General

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Slate tile roofing may be applied to wood decking or to wood battens fastened to metal or concrete decks. For batten installations follow manufacturer’s written application guidelines.

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SS Section 5: Cedar Shake and Cedar Shingle Roofing

SS-5.1 Decks

SS-5.1.1 General

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Cedar shakes and shingles shall be applied to a continuous wood decking, spaced sheathing is not permitted.

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BUR Section 3: Separator Sheets And Auxiliary Leveling Surfaces

BUR-3.1 Separator Sheets

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Separator sheets are materials used to separate roofing system components, to prevent material incompatibility or to prevent adhesion.

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BUR Section 9: Protected Membrane and Combination Designs

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A protected membrane roofing design is an insulated and ballasted roofing system in which the primary insulation is applied above the membrane and retained in place by ballast.

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