Green Roof Soil Blend

It s not a naturally occurring product it s a blend of several different natural ingredients.

Green roof soil blend.

Extensive or intensive single layer or multilayer soil or bulk material a green roof s substrate is subject to exacting specifications by fll. The green roof manufacturers should fully understand the various needs and specifications of the green roof medium. Liveroof soil a proprietary blend of the finest inorganic and organic materials formulated under strictly controlled standards. They usually combine a lightweight aggregate material with organic matter.

There are many proprietary substrate mixes for green roofs often calibrated to the type of roof and location. Green roof substrate has been researched developed blended and improved over several decades. Liveroof engineered green roof soil is designed to be sustainable used in conjunction with the liveroof module and to be the best green roof soil on the market. A well designed green roof with proper drainage and water proofing will provide the expected results.

Many green roof professionals recommend adding mycorrhizae and lightweight drainage material such as pumice to native soils. Our structurezone structural soil is made with a proprietary blend of gap graded rock stabilizing compound and the proper soil to meet specifications. This is the best of both worlds as the native soil now has the ability to drain more fully its one drawback and provides a symbiotic fungus which enables better root growth. Scientists have looked for a compromise between what the plants need and what works best for the building.