Vegetative Roofing Systems
with Verisco Roofing Systems

This one-hour session will cover the history, purpose, benefits, components, installation, and code considerations of vegetative roofing systems.  Attendees will gain a  better understanding of the use of vegetative roofs, their environmental benefits, as well as their durability. All common system types are covered as well as detailed information on the components which are part of a vegetative roof assembly. 

Objectives:   

1.History of Vegetative Roofs as well as reasons for their use in current construction practices. 

2. Understand the definition of stormwater management and the role vegetative roofs can play in reducing stormwater runoff. 

3. Understand the  Urban  Heat  Island  Effect and the role vegetative and other roof types can accomplish heat island mitigation. 

4. Wind and  Structural Design of the rooftop and the considerations to be made when deciding on the incorporation of a vegetative roof. 

CES Value – 1 HSW LU

Date: Wednesday, June 2
Time: 12 noon - 1 pm

Registration is free, register for the link.