Carlisle Roof Garden Systems

Centuries old, the roof garden concept has been most recently
embraced in the United States. Both functional and aesthetically-appealing, this technology improves
the structure's energy efficiency while adding plant life in populated areas.
Currently, the focus on improving the quality of life in urban environments has made these issues
more pertinent than ever. Roof Gardens meet the objectives of many of the mandates to improve the
air quality of cities by mitigating the effects of heat islands caused by ever increasing development.
The benefits of the modern Roof Garden have been demonstrated by the US Green Building
Council's endorsement of these systems through the LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification program.
Carlisle's Roof Garden System provides a variety of waterproofing options with a full line of
accessories to insure a high performance system. This includes a
range of membranes such as the 60-mil EPDM and TPO which are
ideal for the Ultra Extensive Roof Gardens (shallow) with standard 1520 year warranties. Roof gardens 4" to 8" in depth are classified as a
Medium Assembly (Extensive) requiring 75-mil EPDM or 72-mil TPO
membranes for 10-15 year warranties, and 90-mil EPDM or 80-mil
TPO membranes for 20 year warranties. For the Intensive Roof
Gardens (deep), the membrane options include Carlisle's toughest membranes -- 90-mil EPDM, 80mil TPO and the 115 through 145-mil FleeceBACK membranes. 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.

Advantages of Roof Gardens

Reduces urban heat island effects
Storm water run-off management
Adds valuable/useable space providing economic benefits
Reduces rooftop noise infiltration by up to 40dB

Energy efficiency year-round

Air and water purification