Carlisle’s Roof Garden Components
Protection Fabrics - Carlisle CCW 200V
(12oz/sq. yd.) and 300HV (16 oz / sq. yd.) are
polypropylene non-woven needle-punched fabrics,
which are stabilized to resist soil chemicals, mildew,
insects and are non-biodegradable. Available in rolls
12.5' in width by 200' in length.
CCW MiraDrain™ GR 9200 Drainage Board
consists of a high impact polystyrene core with “cups”
and pierced holes allowing water retention and
drainage. A non-woven polypropylene filter fabric is
bonded to the retention side of the molded core to
prevent passage of particles into the water reservoirs.
CCW MiraDrain is designed to retain water in roof
gardens while allowing excess water to the drainage
system. It can be installed over CCW 200V or 300 HV
protection fabrics.
CCW MiraDrain GR 9200 is 0.4" thick with a water
flow rate of 140-145 gpm/sq. ft. (ASTM D 4491).
Packaged in 4' x 50' rolls.
Other Roof Garden Components
Colbond® Drainage Mat – A multilayer mat
consisting of a core of fused, entangled filaments and
geotextiles designed to relieve hydrostatic pressure
from soil that is adjacent to below grade structures.
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Green Building Rating System is a trademark of U.S. Green
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Xero Flor is a registered trademark of Xero Flor.
CCW MiraDrain HC Drainage Board is a
high flow drainage composite. It consists of a high
impact polystyrene core with a non-woven
polypropylene filter fabric on the top and bottom
sides to prevent passage of particles into the
drainage core. It is used in roof gardens as an
alternative to drainage gravel and protection fabric
beneath the growth medium.
Root Barrier - Carlisle 40-mil non-reinforced
GeoMembrane™ is a non-reinforced polypropylene
sheet specifically formulated for use in below grade
applications to resist root growth and soil bacteria. It
is available in widths of 12' and lengths of 100'.
Moisture Retention Mat - A normal 24.3 oz/sq.
yd., 0.3" thick mat consisting of needle-punched,
recycled synthetic fibers designed to retain moisture
in roof gardens. Available in rolls 12' in width by 60'
in length.
Xero Flor™ Vegetative Mats – Pre-grown roof
gardens that are light weight (< 12 lbs/sf with water)
and easily set into place resulting in an instant full
coverage garden at the completion of installation.
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ROOF GARDEN waterproofing systems
For more than 40 years, Carlisle’s roofing products have set endorsement of these systems through the LEED
the standard for durability in a variety of applications. With (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) Green Building
over 10 billion feet of roofing materials sold, Carlisle Rating System®.
continues to lead the single-ply industry with a constant
stream of innovative new products. Combining the best of Advantages of the Roof Garden
the old with the advantages of state-of-the-art technology, • Reduces urban heat island effects
• Storm water runoff management
Carlisle has introduced yet another innovative system — The Medium Assembly
• Adds valuable/useable space providing
Roof Garden Waterproofing System. economic benefits 1 Growth Media 7 1/2" DensDeck Prime
• Energy efficiency year-round 2 Moisture Retention Mat 8 Approved Insulation
Centuries old, the roof garden concept has been most
• Air and water purification
recently embraced in Europe. Both functional and 3 Drainage Board 9 Substrate
aesthetically-appealing, this technology improves the Carlisle’s Roof Garden System incorporates a variety of 4 40-mil Root Barrier
structure's energy efficiency while adding plant life in waterproofing options with a full line of accessories to provide 5 Protection Fabric
populated areas. a high performance system. This includes a range of 6 EPDM or Sure-Weld
membranes such as the 60-mil thick EPDM and TPO which TPO Fully-Adhered
Currently, the focus on improving the quality of life in urban Membrane
are ideal for the Ultra Extensive Roof Gardens (shallow) with
environments has made these issues more pertinent than
standard 10-15 year warranties. Roof gardens 4" to 8" in
ever. Roof Gardens meet the objectives of many of the
depth are classified as a Medium Assembly and require 75-
mandates to improve the air quality of cities by mitigating
mil thick EPDM or 72-mil thick TPO membranes for 10-15
the effects of heat islands caused by ever increasing
year warranties. For the Intensive Roof Gardens (deep), the
development. The benefits of the modern Roof Garden have
membrane options include Carlisle’s toughest membranes —
been demonstrated by the US Green Building Council’s
90-mil thick EPDM and 80-mil thick TPO. Carlisle also offers
an option to mop down the AFX FleeceBACK® EPDM
membranes over two plies of base felts to provide a durable
hybrid system.
Deep Assembly
1 Growth Media 7 EPDM and Sure-Weld
Shallow Assembly 2 Protection Fabric TPO Fully-Adhered
1 Growth Media 6 1/2" DensDeck™ Prime Membrane
3 Drainage Media/Gravel
2 Moisture Retention Mat 7 Approved Insulation 8 1/2" DensDeck
4 Protection Fabric
3 Drainage Board 8 Substrate 9 Approved Insulation
5 40-mil Root Barrier
4 Protection Fabric 10 Substrate
6 Extruded Polystyrene
5 EPDM or Sure-Weld®
Insulation with Drainage
TPO Fully-Adhered
Membrane Channels
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