Material Submission

ABG
Roofdrain

G AND E COMPANY LIMITED

14th Floor, Kiu Yin Commercial Building
361-363 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, HK
Tel: 2570 0103 Fax: 2570 0089 website: www.g-and-e.com

April 2019
 Table of Contents

1) Manufacture Company Profile

- ABG Company Brochure
- Export Profile
- Distributor letter

2) Product Profile of ABG Geosynthetics

- Introduction of ABG Roofdrain
- Country of Origin Statement

3) Product Specification
- ABG Roofdrain 25SRXSSc3g Technical Data Sheet

4) Certificate
- Typical Conformance Certificate
- ISOQAR Certificate
- Safety Declaration

5) Quality Control
- ABG Quality Policy

6) Job Reference
- Local and International Project Reference List

7) Approval Letter
- Product Recognition and Acceptance
8) Case History
- Green Roof Installation on Student Housing in Oxford
- Installation of an Intensive Green Roof System & Green Wall on a Prestigious New
Apartment Block in Sheffield
- Podium Deck Construction, Mei Foo Station, Hong Kong

9) Photo of Roofdrain
- Sample Photo
- Labeling and Packing

10) About the Supplier – G and E Company Ltd.

- An Introduction to G and E Company Ltd
- ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
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Manufacture Company Profile

 Company
Profile

Company Profile.

ABG is an ISO 9001:2000

accredited company and the
UK’s market leader in
geosynthetic drainage, being
a manufacturer and supplier
of high performance
materials to highway, civil
engineering and building
projects.

The company offers an

extensive range of
geocomposite drainage &
gas venting layers,
geotextiles, geomembranes,
geogrids, retaining walls,
erosion control products and
asphalt reinforcement grids.

ABG specialises in providing

environmental protection
systems involving landfill
lining and containment,
ABG is a privately owned company formed in 1988, surface water drainage, gas
with its own manufacturing plant at Meltham, in the
dispersal, membrane
heart of the Pennines. This central location
protection, cut-off trenches,
provides good access via the motorway network to
leachate drainage, leak
all parts of the UK. A distribution network has been
detection and erosion
established which covers most parts of the world
control. Finesse systems
and exports play an important role in the future
cover a wide range of
development of the company.
applications including
Landfill, Reclamation,
ABG has developed an excellent reputation for Highways, Bridges, Buried
quality products and service and this has resulted in Structures, Green roofs,
a steady and continuing growth in turnover. Coastal defences, Rivers,
Playing fields, Hard and Soft
Landscaping.

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Product Profile of ABG Geosynthetics

Green Roofs
A guide to the design
and specification of
ABG Geosynthetics
green roof systems
 Virtually any type of roof structure can
accommodate a Green Roof, including
domestic and commercial and on
both new-build and retro-fit projects.
The significant benefits of a Green
Roof are wide ranging, such as
helping to mitigate the effects of
climate change, to whole-life cost
benefits or by simply adding a natural
aesthetic to an urban environment.
As much as 95% of rainfall on undeveloped land is naturally
absorbed into the vegetated surface whilst the remainder
runs off. Urbanisation and development of land creates hard
impervious surfaces, which absorb only 5% of the rainfall
leaving the remaining rainfall to run-off into both natural
and man-made water systems which struggle to cope with
the volumes. This has been highlighted in recent flooding
events occurring all over the country.
Green roofs can play an important role in mitigating these
events especially when designed as an integral element of
a sustainable urban drainage system, also known as SUDs.
In the future Green Roofs will be used to attenuate water,
providing an alternative solution to SUDs tanks and helping
reduce flooding in urban environments,
The next time you are thinking of incorporating a Green Roof
system into a new or existing development don’t hesitate to
contact ABG Creative Geosynthetic Engineering directly and
let us assist you through every stage of the process
from design through to installation.

Contents
Features & Benefits 4-5
Extensive Green Roofs 6-7
Intensive Green Roofs 8-9
Biodiverse Roofs 10-11
Design Considerations 12-13
Roofdrain 14-15
Deckdrain 16-17
Stormwater Attenuation 18-19
Growing media & vegetation 20-21
About ABG 22-23

Intensive Green Roof on podium deck construction - Raithwaite Hall, North Yorkshire.

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 Added protection for the waterproofing layer
The build-up of a green roof helps reduce the impact of
temperature fluctuations thereby reducing thermal stresses.
A green roof protects the waterproofing by mitigating
expansion and contraction whilst protecting the waterproofing
from harmful UV rays and the effects of the freeze thaw
cycle during winter months. This protection prolongs the
life of the waterproofing to such an extent that many
waterproofing companies will extended their warranties
when an ABG green roof is installed.
Scoring BREEAM points
Improving the energy performance of buildings and embracing
Green Roofs helps to meet standards such as the code for
sustainable homes and BREEAM. It also helps to meet planning
requirements and revisions in Part L Building Regulations.
A development incorporating a Green Roof can earn up to
6.2 points on an Eco Homes score. It can also score substantial
points for sections LE04 and LE05 using the ecology of the roof
to enhance plant species, local biodiversity and water storage.
Reduces whole life costs
Typical roof installations have a life expectancy in the region of
between 15 and 20 years. The building of a green roof system
have been shown to have a life expectancy in excess of 50 years.
The greatly improved life expectancy of a green roof means
the costs over the whole life of the development are actually
significantly lower than a traditional roof construction.
Green roofs as part of a SUDs solution
Urbanisation and land development creates hard impervious
surfaces, which absorb only 5% of rainfall. The remaining 95%
of the rainfall becomes run off. The result is that streams, rivers
and ageing sewer systems cannot accommodate this huge
influx, which in turn can cause severe flooding and erosion.
A Green Roof is an effective way to help attenuate rainfall as the
vegetated surface allows infiltration into the roof build up. This
solution benefits the environment by allowing developments to
have a similar rainfall response to the natural land. In addition
to this a Green Roof will function in areas where a SUDs tank
will perform poorly e.g. clay, contaminated land, aquifers etc.
Aid planning consent
Although there are no regulations in place with regards to
Green Roofs, many local authorities favour proposals that
incorporate sustainable drainage systems.
Creates Amenity
A green roof can be used to create an amenity that the building
occupiers can use and enjoy. Typical amenities within green
roofs can include playgrounds and play areas, ornamental
gardens or areas in which fruit and vegetables can grow.
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Mitigating the Urban Heat Island effect
City centres are known to have higher temperatures than
surrounding rural areas. This is due to a number of factors,
many of which are linked to the specific heat and impervious
nature of city surfaces such as concrete, tarmac and traditional
membrane roofs. This is known as the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Including a Green Roof allows the heat generated by the
Features
building to be drawn into the cool roof construction and then
dissipated more readily to the environment than with traditional
roof constructions.
& Benefits
It is now widely acknowledged
that a Green Roof system protects
Creates Habitat
Green Roofs help create a living habitat for small wildlife and and prolongs the life of a roof
a wide variety of plant species. This is particularly useful when by mitigating expansion and
a development has taken some previous existing habitat, as
the creation of new space on the roof can be used to offset
contraction whilst shielding the
the environmental impact of this. Also, whilst the formation of roof from harmful UV rays and
specific engineered habitat areas is possible, simple practices,
such as including rocks and logs within the design, are often
the effects of the freeze thaw
equally as effective in reaching the end result. cycle during winter months.
This protection prolongs the life of the waterproofing
to such an extent that many waterproofing companies
Insulation will extend their warranties when an ABG Green Roof
It has been proven that Green Roofs have a cooling effect in is installed.
summer, reducing air conditioning load and we are currently
On top of this Green Roofs offer many environmental
working with University of Sheffield on a research project
benefits; it is proven that including a green roof improves
to determine the level of insulation provided against heat
the thermal performance of the roof and can assist in
loss in winter.
improving the carbon efficiency of the development.
Green Roofs currently rely on an insulating layer to meet
specification. This specification is on a project specific basis to
ensure the building regulations regarding thermal insulation
are met using the green roof. We work with leading UK
insulation manufacturers to ensure the thermal requirements
are met using the minimum thickness of material.
Noise reduction
A Green Roof is very good at reducing low frequency sounds, an
extensive Green Roof can insulate up to 40dB and an intensive
Green Roof can insulate up to 50dB. This can make a noticeable
difference especially near airports.
Extracts pollutants
The vegetation, growing media and filtration fabrics within
the green roof construction helps filter dust and pollution from
the air and rainfall thus reducing the amount of chemicals and
pollutants that reach the river networks.
Water discharged from a green roof is proven to be cleaner than
the precipitation from which it fell. In many cases the water is
clean enough to be collected and used for irrigation and even
for grey water applications such as toilet flushing.
Aesthetics
Green roofs can be used to allow the creation of a ‘green
bridge’ through the built environment. This not only helps with
the aesthetics of the area but also allows the natural flow of
flora and fauna through urban developments.
Intensive green roof on a podium deck construction - Mei Foo Station, Hong Kong.
 Growing Media
ABG peat free media derived from sustainable, 100% recycled,
UK sourced materials. Using a specifically developed growing
media can help provide the right growing environment for the
selected vegetation and also reduce the load on the roof.
Vegetation
Specifically selected to suit the final finish requirements of the client/end
user. On Extensive green roofs low maintenance varieties such as mosses,
herbaceous plants, sedums wildflowers and grasses tend to be used.

Geotextile Filter Fabric

Laid beneath substrate to prevent
fines filtering through to voids below.

Extensive Green Roofs

Extensive green roofs are the most
common type and characteristically
consist of a shallow layer of growing
media; typically between 60mm and
120mm deep. This is planted with a
variety of drought tolerant hardy plants.
This type of roof is relatively self-sufficient; they are not
designed or constructed with the intention of being trafficked
by pedestrians. Whilst not providing any kind of amenity area
they do contribute to improving air quality, reducing the visual
impact of the roof and assist in controlling rain water run-off/
harvesting as well as contributing to the acoustic and thermal
properties of the roof.
Because access to the roof tends to be limited other than for
annual maintenance, the choice of vegetation should be selected
with this in mind with low maintenance planting such as
sedums and indigenous species recommended.

Roofdrain
Forms a lightweight high performance
drainage layer with integrated filter
geotextile. Using Roofdrain allows for
the collection and storage of water to
irrigate the plants during low rainfall
periods whilst providing a continuous
drainage layer across the roof structure.
In this system it is shown as strip
specifically developed to be positioned
between the standing seams.

Roof Deck Insulation

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structure. Seam System.
systems can be used.

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 Engineered Growing Media
ABG peat free media derived from sustainable, recycled, UK
sourced materials. Using a specifically developed growing
media can help provide the right growing environment for
the selected vegetation and also reduce the load on the roof.
Vegetation/surfacing
Specifically selected to suit the final finish requirements of the client/
end user. On Intensive green roofs a wide variety of vegetation can be
used from grasses to shrubs and trees as well as hard surfacing such
as pavers and block paving.

Deckdrain
Forms a lightweight high performance
drainage layer with integrated filter
geotextile that eliminates clogging
within the drainage structure that
provides a continuous drainage layer
across the structure.

Intensive Green Roofs

Sometimes referred to as roof gardens,
an intensive green roof can be as
simplistic or as complex as the client
requires. Generally speaking an
intensive green roof requires the same
level of care as any traditional garden.
Intensive green roofs consist of a deep layer of engineered
growing media, typically 150mm to 1500mm. As a result of this
soil depth there is a greater scope of planting available and
the roof can be viewed very much like a garden area and may
be landscaped to include trees, lawns, flower beds and paved
areas. With an intensive roof the only real limit to its scope is the
weight of the system and the structure necessary to support it.
Many modern developments incorporate landscaped roofs
at ground level, for example above basement areas and
underground car parks. These are commonly referred to as
podium decks. The decked areas themselves create additional
usable space in urban developments. For large areas it is
imperative that consideration is given to the provision of
adequate sub-surface drainage.

Root Barrier
The GRO Best Practice Guide for Green
Roof Construction recommends, for
some roof types, the inclusion of
Root Barrier above the waterproofing.

Waterproofing Roof Deck

Waterproofing layer specified according Roof deck specified by others to meet
to project requirements and roof type. project requirements and roof type.

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 Engineered Growing Media
ABG peat free media derived from sustainable, recycled, UK sourced
materials. Using a specifically developed growing media can help
provide the right growing environment for the selected vegetation
and also reduce the load on the roof.
Vegetation/surfacing
Specifically selected to suit the final finish requirements of the
client/end user incorporating rocks and log outcrop areas to
create additional habitat for biodiversity.

Roofdrain
Forms a lightweight high performance
drainage layer with integrated filter
geotextile. Using Roofdrain allows for
the collection and storage of water to
irrigate the plants during low rainfall
periods whilst providing a continuous
drainage layer across the roof structure.

Biodiverse Roofs
A roof which is commonly used where
the vegetation is intended to replace or
replicate the existing site habitat. With
an increasing number of developments
being undertaken on brownfield
land the use of biodiverse roofs can
partly mitigate the loss of habitat on
development sites.
This type of roof may be seeded like both the intensive and
extensive varieties or can be allowed to self-colonise; however,
seeding increases the biodiversity potential of the roof in the
short term. Biodiverse roofs often include areas of logs and
rocks to try and create habitat to suit colonisation by as broad
a band of species as possible, because of this they are referred
to as ‘brown’ or ‘rubble’ roofs.
Maintenance is similar to that of an extensive green roof;
minimal maintenance is required. Aggregate and vegetation
choice determined by the biodiversity objective the client
would like to achieve.

ABG Slimline Membrane

High performance non-woven
polyethylene barrier that resists
the passage of water but is
vapour permeable.

Insulation Waterproofing Roof Deck

Specified to meet thermal Waterproofing layer specified according Roof deck specified by others
requirements of the roof structure. to project requirements and roof type. to meet project requirements.

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 Access & Maintenance
The British Standards Institution state that all new builds must
provide access to the roof area to enable a minimum of two
inspections per year, so working at height regulations must
be considered. If a building is of a height which can cause
an injury from a fall, including roofs under 2m, then edge
protection is required.
Even though extensive Green Roofs are relatively
self-sustaining, they still require some form of maintenance.
ABG recommend this should be dealt with in the form of a
maintenance contract. Maintenance for extensive roofs will
typically be required twice in the first 12 months, then once
annually thereafter. Therefore the overall cost of maintaining
a Green Roof can be relatively minimal.
Drainage & Water Retention
Drainage and water retention are key elements to consider
when designing a Green Roof. The specific type is entirely
dependent upon the proposed landscaping element. Ensuring
adequate water retention/drainage requirements are met aids
the long-term survival of the vegetation and prevents pooling.
Geographical Location
Geographical location and orientation are also an important
part of designing the roof. Which area of the country, the
amount of average rainfall in that area and the prevalent wind
direction determines the type of uses and needs for the Green
Roof. Biodiversity and drainage are then designed into the roof
from these requirements. The direction in which the roof faces
and amount of sunlight the roof receives helps to determine the
types of vegetation for a successful roof.
It is worth noting that green roofs in coastal locations require
particular attention in order to ensure any vegetation specified
is hardy enough to withstand the specific conditions.
Structural Loadings
The introduction of a Green Roof will have loading implications
for the building. It is vital to consult a structural engineer at
an early stage especially when designing for a SUDS solution
where water may be stored within the roof structure. This will
enable you to determine any constraints you may be under and in
turn help decide which type of Green Roof system to implement.
Compressive strength
A design consideration more prevalent in podium deck
applications is the compressive strength of the drainage layer.
The structural requirements of these systems are commonly
misinterpreted with erroneous descriptions such as 1000kPa
are sometimes mentioned. This is significantly greater than the
requirements of the roof and indeed most roofs do not need
anything over 150kPa.
Roof Angle
Contrary to popular believe Green Roofs can be constructed on
sloping roofs. It is worth bearing in mind that once the angle
is over twenty degrees both installation and maintenance may
start to become increasingly complex.
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Cost
When taking into account factors such as the whole life cost
of the building, the reduction in other infrastructure such as
stormwater tanks, and the extension in the life of waterproofing
membrane, extensive Green Roofs typically provide a positive
cost benefit.
As opposed to having a ‘one system fits all’ approach, our
supply chain enables us to put forward bespoke systems to help
meet the needs of the client, on time and within agreed budget.
Design
Green roofs and food production
It is becoming increasingly common on a local and domestic
Considerations
scale for the green roof to be utilised for the cultivation of fruit
and vegetables. This can be done without affecting the structure A Green Roof is a complex
of the green roof beneath and can yield good results.
structure that requires careful
consideration throughout the
Thermal Performance
design process in order for it to
Any green roof needs to meet the building regulations required
to achieve the thermal performance. At the moment the exist both as a waterproof roof
green roof build up cannot be considered as part of the roof and a complex living ecosystem.
build up when calculating thermal performance so insulation
specification must be done as per a standard roof. Function, location and aesthetics all have a direct effect
However, research shows that the introduction of layers of drainage, on the design of the roof with the final solution varying
growing media and vegetation have an impact on the thermal from development to development to meet the clients
performance and can offer additional benefits on the development exact requirements
including cost benefits and reducing the carbon footprint.
Beneath the green element the roof still has to fulfil its
primary role in keeping the elements out of the building
throughout its design life. Careful design of the structural
Sound Insulation elements is required to ensure the Green Roof survives
Including a green roof can reduce noise levels inside the all that the natural world can throw at it.
development by providing additional acoustic protection
against rainfall, wind noise and low decibel frequencies.
Water Attenuation
A Green Roof can be designed to provide rainwater storage and
form part of the SUDs requirement on the site. This can replace
the below ground storage tank of particular interest on sites
with tight land use (See pages 18-19).
Fire
There is a misconception about the risks of fire and how this
affects the design of a Green Roof. There is less risk of a green
roof catching fire than a standard roof.
A minimum firebreak of 300mm is required round penetrations
and edges and for continuous runs a maximum length of 20m
is permitted followed by a 500mm break.
Aesthetics
It is important to consider the appearance of the selected
Green Roof system both in the short term & long term.
Planting should be tailored to suit the desired end result.
A wide variety of plants are suitable for green roof planting
schemes; mosses, sedums and grasses for Extensive though to
deeper rooted shrubs and trees and even fruit and vegetables
for Intensive Roofs. The decision is entirely dependent on the
roof finish required.
Biodiverse Roof on Staffordshire County Council Offices - Staffordshire.
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 Roofdrain
The design of intensive green roofs
requires a structural drainage layer
(Deckdrain); by contrast the modern
method of an extensive green roof
requires a combination of efficient
drainage and water attenuation in
order to allow the ecology to flourish.
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Roofdrain allows the storage of water within the nodes of the
of the HDPE core whilst facilitating the efficient drainage of any
excess water away from the roof. This helps prevent the root
growing media from drying out during dry periods and from
becoming waterlogged during wet periods.
When used within a roof construction Roofdrain provides a
versatile system for the collection of surplus seepage water
at the base of the growing medium and for the prevention
of water pressure on the structural waterproofing.
Filter Geotextile
Filter geotextile allows free
drainage of water into the core.
Attenuation Void
Wells formed by cuspates of
core allow for water storage
to feed plants during periods
of low rain fall.
Reservoir Typical
Thickness Capacity (l/m2) Applications
Perforations Roofdrain 20 20mm 5.5 Below substrate layers 75mm down
including extensive and brown roofs.
Perforations in core allow free
passage of surcharge water
into drainage channels. Roofdrain 25 25mm 4.3 Standard grade product. Below substrate
layers 150mm down including extensive
and brown roofs. It is particularly useful
on pitched roofs due to the profile of the
cone shaped cuspates.
Drainage Channels Roofdrain 40 40mm 12 Used to store additional rainwater
allowing greater diversity of vegetation.
Channels in core allow free
lateral drainage of water to
discharge outlets.
Roofdrain 60 60mm 23 Used to store large volumes of rainfall
and significantly reduce run-off.
For further information of Roofdrain visit www.abgltd.com/roofdrain
Protection Geotextile
Protects underlying elements
from damage.
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 Deckdrain
Deckdrain consists of a combination of
a cuspated core with a geotextile fleece
bonded to the upper face.
Deckdrain is manufactured from up
to 95% recycled material bonded
to the upper face. Deckdrain is
manufactured within the UK, making it
an environmentally sound choice.
Deckdrain provides excellent drainage over the whole base area
of the soil layer as well as providing additional waterproofing
protection. With more emphasis on reducing the amount of
carbon used in construction, recycled materials can provide
additional environmental benefits.
Intensive Green Roofs have a deeper layer of growing medium
than extensive roofs. This increased depth has a greater capacity
to retain water making it less likely to dry out. Utilising a
drainage composite such as Deckdrain, reduces the risk of over
saturation of the plants during periods of heavy rainfall.
The high strength core used in Deckdrain allows the product
to be used in high load areas such as on podium decks with
vehicular traffic.

Filter Geotextile
Filter fabric allows free
drainage into core whilst
preventing intrusion of
over fill materials.

Drainage Core
High strength drainage
core allows factory
constant drainage Flow Puncture Typical
capacity and protects Thickness Rate* Resistance Applications
waterproofing layer.
Deckdrain 700 7mm 0.67 2400N Smaller podium decks and car parks
where outlets are closely spaced.

Deckdrain 1200 12mm 1.25 2300N Larger podium decks and car parks
where outlets are less frequent.

Deckdrain 2500 25mm 4.30 4800N Applications where large volumes of water
will be travelling over large distances in
podium deck and green roofs.

Deckdrain 5000 50mm 29.00 N/A Used as part of the SUDS attenuation
system detailed on page 19.

*Flow rate determined at HG=0.1 and under 20kPa load which represents the hydraulic gradient typical to a horizontal
roof construction. For further flow figures, including at HG=1 - vertical, please contact technical sales for the latest
Deckdrain datasheet.

For further information of Deckdrain visit www.abgltd.com/deckdrain

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 Attenuation Void Access Chamber Lid Gravel Firebreak Aluminium Upstand
Roofdrain layer stores excess water not
absorbed by the vegetation that filters
through the green roof build-up in to
the drainage void below.

Engineered
Growing Media
Specified according to final
vegetation requirements.

Blue Roof System

ABG Blue Roof System has the ability to provide a SUDS attenuation
solution for a development. The geocomposite, water attenuation
and substrate layers are specifically designed with enhanced water
storage capacity in built and the discharge is controlled using
a patented outlet designed specifically for this function. Designing a
green roof in this way allows storage capacities suitable for a one
in a hundred year storm event to be achieved. This stored water,
as with a ‘traditional’ storage system, can be released at controlled
rate or even used as grey water or irrigation for the vegetation
across the development.
The ABG Blue Roof System consists of 3 key components.
A 2 tier drainage geocomposite system, comprising layers of
Deckdrain and Roofdrain, integral filter geotextiles and a series
of Restrictor Chambers.
Excess water not absorbed by the vegetation, filters through the
green roof and builds up in to the drainage void formed by the
geocomposite layers below. This water is gradually dispersed
through the system to the Restrictor Outlet Chamber and
discharged to the roof outlet at the rate permitted for the site.
The storm water attenuation requirements are met within the roof
construction, therefore the need for underground storage can be
eliminated. The benefits to the overall project include the removal
of the disruption, time and cost of installing an underground tank.
Placing the storage within the footprint of the building also has
advantages in heavily urbanised developments where external
space is at a premium and on site working space and materials
storage is limited. This reduction in material movements also helps
reduce the carbon footprint of the project.

Reservoir Layer
Deckdrain 40 provides storage
capacity during storm events.

Restrictor Chamber Fildrain Strip Roof Outlet Restrictor Valve

This water is gradually dispersed Prevents outlets becoming Any discharge is controlled using
through the system to the Restrictor blocked by particulate debris. a specifically designed outlet.
Chamber and discharged to the roof
outlet at the rate permitted for the site.

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 Growing Media
ABG Sedum Roof Mix
Based on 5-14mm grade brick/tile and 10-25mm green compost.
It has very low nutrient content and is engineered specifically for
sedums, alpines and low growing drought tolerant plants.
ABG Lawn Roof Mix
Based on a 2-5mm brick/tile and a 0-10mm green compost
and sterilised soil. It is a medium nutrient mix designed to
support lawn turf and garden shrub planting.
ABG Meadow Roof Mix
Based on a 2-5mm grade brick/tile and 0-10mm green compost.
With enough nutrients to support a broader range of plant
species ranging into wildflowers and meadow grasses.
ABG Sedum Lite Mix
Light-weight green roof media based on Vitag, an ultra-light,
durable, granular clay aggregate manufactured in the UK to
an exacting specification.
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Vegetation
Pre-grown Mat
A vegetation layer where the material is grown to maturity,
rolled up and supplied in the form of a mat. This can be either
sedum, turf or meadow plants to create an instant green effect. Growing
Media &
Vegetation
The growing media used in
Green Roof projects can be
designed specifically to suit
Plug Planting each project and this can be
Ideal for smaller projects, involving planting species like sedum
& wildflower; typically 10–20 per m2. For fuller cover, incorporate
varied to meet the requirements
cuttings or simply increase the number of sedums per m2. of the vegetation and
surrounding ecosystem.
The growing media can range from low nutrient site
specific medium, such as a limestone mix for calcareous
grasses and plants, to a composted nutrient mix to
support geophytes such as snow drops, daffodils,
herbaceous plants and other native perennials.
Plant choice should take into account factors such as
air pollution levels, location, structural limitations of
the building, and the level of maintenance required.
The choice is also dependent upon what the client
Self-vegetated wants to achieve.
The roof structure is left to vegetate via natural processes. The most common mix for extensive Green Roofs is a
The plant species will be uncontrolled and need checking to ensure free draining formulated layer consisting of organic,
no species appear that may damage the underlying structure. inorganic, mineral and recycled components.
Sometimes sintered clay, leca or slate is added to aid
the absorption of rainwater. This material is lightweight
and helps minimise weight on the roof structure.
The most common mix for intensive Green Roofs is
a denser and slower draining substrate. This consists
of both organic and synthetic materials, which simulate
a topsoil type material; this can support a wider variety
of vegetation.
Food
Green Roofs can be used for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables
including lettuce, onions and strawberries. Below is a picture of
fruit and vegetables grown on our own warehouse roof.
Extensive Green Roof - Student accommodation, Oxford
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 Erosion Control
These products cover a broad section of erosion control
requirements including biodegradable or non-biodegradable
and pre-seeded varieties. ABG erosion control products can
help with both the surface protection and the structural
stability of soil slopes.
Silt laden run-off from exposed soil slopes is a major concern or
the Environment who consider it to be a pollutant; ABG erosion
control products help ensure that the slope is protected from
through construction to the final vegetation being established.
As with all ABG products design advice on which materials
are best for your individual application and their specification
is available from our experienced technical department.
Installing Erosaweb for top-soil retention on steep embankment.
Structural Drainage
ABG have vast experience in drainage solutions and the systems
have been used globally on major projects in a wide range of
sectors including infrastructure, energy, water, waste and many
other sub-surface structures.
Using preformed drainage systems we offer sub-surface
drainage with higher performance, lower environmental
impact and lower cost than traditional granular filters. ABG
systems have been specifically designed to be compatible with
waterproofing systems whilst withstanding the high loads
associated with backfilling to give optimum performance over
the whole life of the structure.
Applying Fildrain for structural drainage application.
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Retaining Walls
We first became involved in designing retaining walls through
reinforced earth over twenty years ago when we developed
and launched our own range of ground engineering solutions.
This included Webwall, our own cellular retaining wall
system developed as a sustainable green wall solution.
As the number of Webwall projects grows in both number
and physical size so does our knowledge on utilising the
system. Today ABG are in position to offer full PI covered
design, material specification and supply, including advice and
specification of the drainage works and then, through carefully
selected partner businesses, the installation of the Webwall
right through to planting the face with the right plants for your
project environment.
Green faced retaining wall.
Other Systems
Our fin drains (Fildrain) offer a high performance, economic
alternative to traditional stone groundwater drainage solutions
and are used extensively in a wide range of applications
from highway edge drainage through to landscape drainage.
Sports pitch drainage can be tackled using Pozidrain Sport
which is suitable for both retrofit and new build applications.
Basement drainage problems can be addressed using Cavidrain
below ground Cavity drainage system. ABGs range of cellular
confinement systems are proven solutions for use in slope
stabilisation, for creating access roads and tree root protection.
Root Barriers to prevent the spread of invasive roots to
unwanted areas and pond liners are available for all projects.
Leakdrain installation as part of landfill lining system.
About ABG
ABG are a market leader in
the development, manufacture
and technical support of high
performance geosynthetic solutions
for use in a wide range of building
and environmental projects.
Formed in 1988, based in Meltham, in the heart of the
Pennines, ABG has developed an excellent reputation
for developing quality products and outstanding service.
The ability for rapid product development ensures that
the most innovative, up to date and cost effective solution
can be found for many engineering problems including
Green Roofs, SUDs, irrigation, reinforced earth and drainage.
Our involvement with Green Roofs goes back over twenty
years and we now have a complete range products
developed specifically for green roof applications.
During this period we have supplied products to
projects throughout the UK, Ireland and globally
including over 1,000,000m2 of geocomposite drainage
into both extensive and intensive green roof projects.
Technical support is provided by our trained and
experienced staff, many of whom are Chartered Civil
Engineers. This extensive support includes design, design
confirmation, feasibility study, cost advice and meeting
regulatory requirements including BREEAM and CFSH.
As part of this technical support much work is Undertaken
in developing knowledge within our active markets
including working with organisations such as CIRIA
(Construction Industry Research and Information
Association) on a number of guidance documents
and working closely with leading universities on a
number of research projects, including the installation
and monitoring of our very own Green Roof with The
University of Sheffield and work with The University of
East London on developing biodiversity in Green Roofs
and also management of storm water.
To complement this product range and knowledge
base ABG have recently created an installation business
allowing a complete package solution to be offered
from design to installation to on-going maintenance,
all working in partnership with the client to deliver
bespoke project solutions.
Biodiverse Green Roof on ABG distribution centre - Meltham, West Yorkshire.
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This literature together with technical data, specifications, design guidance, technical advice, installation instructions or material can be obtained by
contacting ABG Ltd. All information in this brochure is supplied in good faith, and without charge, to enable a reasonable assessment of the practical
performance of our products. Final determination of the suitability of any information or material for the use contemplated and the manner of its use is the
sole responsibility of the user. As design and installation is beyond our control no warranty is given or implied and the information does not form part of any
contract. The right is reserved to update the information at any time without prior notice.

Further reading Useful Websites

The GRO Green Roof Code www.livingroofs.org
Green Roof Organisation, Groundwork Sheffield, 2011 www.thegreenroofcode.co.uk
Building Greener. www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk
Guidance on the use of green roofs, green walls and www.groundwork-sheffield.co.uk
complementary features on buildings (C644), Early P, www.greenroof.se
Gedge D, Newton J & Wilson S, CIRIA, 2007
www.greenroofs.org
Living Roofs and Walls www.ciria.org/buildinggreener
Technical Plan, Supporting London Plan Policy, www.uel.ac.uk/erg/BarkingRiversideGreenRoof.htm
Design for London, Greater London Authority, 2008
Planting Green Roofs and Walls
Dunnet, N, & Kingsbury, N, Timber Press, Oregon, 2004

Building Green
Johnston, J & Newton, J, Greater London Authority, 2004
Green roofs
their status and potential for supporting biodiversity in urban
areas English Nature Research Report 498, English Nature,
Peterborough, 2003.

The International Green Roof Journal

Published by the International Green Roof Institute, Sweden

The Green Roof Infrastructure Monitor

Published by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Canada

Work at Height Regulations, 2005

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CERTIFICATE

1) IDENTIFICATION Product Range : FINESSE DECKDRAIN

Appearance Large Roll of black Dimpled Plastic with Geotextile Wrap

2) COMPOSITION High Density Polyethylene / Polypropylene

3) POSSIBLE HAZARD NONE - No toxic chemicals

4) FIRST-AID MEASURE For molten or burning material treat as follows:

Inhalation: In case of adverse exposure to vapours and/or aerosols formed at
elevated temperatures, immediately remove affected person from exposure.
Administer artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep at rest. Obtain
prompt medical attention.

Skin Contact: For molten product; immediately immerse in or flush the

Affected area with large amounts of cold water. Cover with clean dressing
and seek prompt medical attention.

5) FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Use water spray, dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher.

None explosive.

6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE None required, no hazardous effects expected

MEASURES

7) HANDLING & STORAGE No special handling or storage required.

Keep in protective opaque plastic bags.
Lubricants in the textile can cause skin iritation in some people.
Average roll Weight 50 kg.

8) EXPOSURE CONTROLS None required.

& PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear gloves if sensitive skin

9) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL Formed from Vac formed HDPE and thermally bonded
o
PROPERTIES polypropylene fibres. Odourless. Melting point approx 160 C
o
Flash point approx 250 C. Soluble in Phenole, Kresole, &
Sulphuric Acid. Insoluble in water. Density 1

10) STABILITY AND REACTIVITY No hazardous reactions known

In the case of fire CO and CO2 are produced plus sooty smoke.

11) TOXICOLOGICAL None Toxic

INFORMATION

12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inert and does not decompose. Does not contain any substance known to
damage the ozone layer.

13) DISPOSAL Treat as non hazardous waste; landfill or incinerate. Product and packaging
can be recycled.

14) TRANSPORT No special requirements. No hazard.

15) REGULATORY INFORMATION Special labelling not required.

16) OTHER The information contained in this COSHH certificate is based on present
knowledge and current legislation and provides guidance on health, safety
and environmental aspects of the product and should not be construed as
any guarantee of technical performance or suitability for particular
applications. It is for the users to satisfy themselves of the suitability of this
product for their own applications. This information is believed to be accurate
at the time of printing and is given in good faith.

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G E O S Y N T H E T I C S G E O C O M P O S I T E D R A I N A G E A N D R E T E N T I O N L A Y E R

These instructions should be read in conjunction with the contract specification,

datasheet and drawings. Also request shipping and unloading instructions if
appropriate.
INTRODUCTION

ROOFDRAIN is a high performance, high strength pre-formed drainage and water

retention layer comprising a perforated cuspated HDPE core bonded to a
geotextile filter. Roofdrain is supplied either in strips fully wrapped in geotextile or
in sheet form with the geotextile laminated onto the flat side of the core, but
sometimes a second geotextile is also laminated to the cuspated side of the core.
It is laid with the cuspated side of the drainage core against the roof waterproofing
system and the geotextile filter on the flat side facing the soil backfill. Roofdrain is
laid on roofs areas to form a drainage and reservoir layer. It forms a void to collect
and transmit excess rainwater into adjacent drainage outlets or collector pipes and
also provides water reservoirs within the core dimples. By limiting the rate at which
water can drain from the soil, Roofdrain retains water for longer within the soil
backfill to enable plants to survive in minimum soil depth. Roofdrain must be finally
covered. Its major application is in extensive roof garden drainage where
Roofdrain provides a lightweight drainage layer and water reservoir to sustain
plant growth in minimum soil depth situations on flat and sloping roofs of all types.
CAUTION

Roofdrain is lightweight and can be susceptible to uplift in strong winds during

installation on exposed sites until the topsoil/planting system has been placed.
INSTRUCTIONS

Roofdrain is supplied in rolls, packed in dark blue plastic bags for protection
against UV light. The bags should not be removed until the product is to be used.
The rolls are easily handled.

1. Carry or roll the Roofdrain from the storage area to the place of work. DO NOT
DRAG the rolls as this will damage the product, as will abuse by mechanical
equipment. Carefully harness the rolls when craning onto roof areas. The
915mm wide by 40 or 50m length rolls weigh approx. 75 kg when dry and are
approx. 1.3 metre diameter.
2. Roofdrain is laid with the geotextile filter on the flat side facing the soil backfill
and the cuspated side of the drainage core (which may also have a geotextile
covering) against the roof waterproofing. Note that when using the sheet form
of Roofdrain there is a geotextile flap on one edge of the roll.
3. Unless there is an R at the end of the product code on the roll label, the
Roofdrain will unroll with the cuspated side facing up and must be turned over.
4. In choosing the commencing point and direction of laying, consider the
intended access point for placing backfill material to avoid any unnecessary
need to traffic over the Roofdrain.
5. Roofdrain is supplied in strips of the appropriate width for use on profiled metal
roof systems and the strips are simply unrolled into position and cut to length.
6. When using Roofdrain in sheet form, unroll the first roll of Roofdrain into
position such that the geotextile flap laps up onto a side wall. Rolls can be cut
to length with a sharp knife. The flap can be held in position with mastic or
jointing tape.

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7. The next roll should be placed in a similar way to the first and such that the
dimpled plastic cores butt together. The geotextile extends beyond the width of
the dimpled HDPE core at one side to create an overlap flap.
8. Continue laying further rolls in a similar manner to create a continuous blanket.
9. At the far wall a 500mm wide geotextile strip is used to form the flap from the
geotextile to the wall.
10. Special types of Roofdrain are used on steep sloping roofs.
11. On steeply sloping roof areas, unless other means of support are provided, the
Roofdrain must be installed as a continuous length over the apex of the roof
with approximately equal lengths both sides, otherwise an anchorage must be
provided at the apex of the roof.
12. Roofdrain can be cut and sealed around columns and other roof slab
penetrations.
13. Non load bearing walls and planters can be built off Roofdrain by providing a
concrete pad that limits the compressive stress to 50 kPa. Otherwise, the
cusps must first be filled with mortar. To do this the geotextile must be cut at
one side, peeled back and mortar hand placed into the cusps taking care that
mortar does not fall through the perforations. Finally the geotextile is replaced
and the wall construction can commence.
14. The collected water is usually discharged from Roofdrain into adjacent
drainage outlets in the roof slab or downpipes or to collector pipes as shown on
drawings.
15. Before backfilling, inspect the installation to make sure that there are no gaps
in the geotextile where soil can enter the core. Ensure that water can exit freely
from the Roofdrain if the outlets are along the ends or sides.
16. Backfill material is usually good quality topsoil of minimal thickness or sand for
feature paved pedestrian areas. For large areas of paving it is preferable to use
Deckdrain or Roofdrain of the appropriate compressive strength laid with the
cuspated side facing up (to avoid undue water retention in the paving sand)
17. At least 150mm of temporary backfill material should be maintained over the
Roofdrain where mechanical plant is working. Temporary access routes for
mechanical plant should be protected with boards.
18. In the unlikely event that the Roofdrain geotextile cover is damaged either
before or after installation small areas can be repaired using a patch of similar
textile at least 300mm larger than the damaged area. If the cuspated drainage
core has been damaged, then this should be cut out carefully so as not to
damage the underlying liner and a new piece of Roofdrain inserted.
19. Standard Roofdrain contains a UV stabiliser which means that it can be
exposed to sunlight for up to 14 days in temperate climates. In climates with
extreme sun then exposure should be limited to 3 days. Prolonged exposure
will cause some loss of strength. Please contact our technical department for
more specific advice and details of special enhanced UV resistance.
20. There are no known COSHH hazards associated with the installation of
Roofdrain.
ANCILLARIES

Narrow roll of textile 500mm wide for edge detail. Sandbags for temporary ballast
of overlaps. Adhesive for special joint details if required. Jointing tape to hold the
geotextile flaps in position.
TOOLS

Sharp knife.
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 Range of Geocomposite Material
Date Project Client Consultant Product Qty (sqm)

Jun-98 DC/96/17 Paul Y-Sell JV Drainage Service Cavidrain 50,000

Harbour Area treatment Scheme Phase Department

Nov-00 MTRC 603 Dumez-GMT-Chun Wo JV Halcrow China Limited Cavidrain 30,000

Black Hill Tunnel-Tseung Kwan O
Extension

Oct-01 Chi Ma Wan Cable Tunnel Dragages HK Ltd Mott MacDonald Ltd Pozidrain 16,000
China Light & Power (Hong Kong) Ltd

Jun-03 MTRC 581 Gammon Construction Ltd Ove Arup & Partners HK Cavidrain 5,000
Tai Yam Teng Tunnel at Penny's Bay Ltd
Disney Line

Jun-03 MTRC CC-404 Kier-Zen Pacific JV Hyder Consulting Ltd Deckdrain 2,000
KCRC West Rail Project - Mei Foo
Station

May-05 EP/SP/45/03 Swire SITA Waste Services Ltd Civil Engineering & Pozidrain 150,000
Pillar Point Valley Landfill Capping Development
Department

Mar-12 MTR WIL 704 Gammon-Nishimatsu JV Atkins-Arup JV Cavidrain S60U+# 12,500

West Island Line SYP & HKU Stations ABSEAL Butyl tape 1S50 1,024
and SYP to KET Tunnels ABSEAL Butyl tape 1S75 2
ABSEAL Butyl tape 2S50 260

Dec-14 MTRC KET1001 Nishimatsu Construction Co. Ltd Ove Arup & Partners HK Cavidrain S60U+# 1,815
Yau Ma Tei to Whampoa Tunnels and Ltd ABSEAL Bituminous 1S50 120
Ho Man Tin Station

Mar-15 SPW 03/2014 Yee Sun Garden Ltd Drainage Services Roofdrain 25SRXSSg 773
TKO Pumping Station Department

Jun-15 HKHA20110039 China State Construction Hsin Yieh Architects & Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 11,275
Construction of Public Rental housing at Engineering Corporation Engineers
Shatin Area 52 Phase 2

Jul-15 GE/2013/18 Marshall-Karson Construction and Fugro (Hong Kong) Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV
LPM 2008 Package A and 2009 Engineers Limited
Package D

Nov-15 Site formation works on Lot No. 1166 in Million Sea (China) Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 50
D.D. 209, Kei Ling Ha Lo Wai, Sai Kung
North

Nov-15 CV/2013/08 CRBC-CEC-Kaden Joint Venture AECOM Asia Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV
Liantang / Heung Yuen Wai Boundary
Control Point Site Formation and
Infrastructure Works - Contract 6

May-16 HKHA20120263 China Sate Construction Hsin Yieh Architects & Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 7,106
Construction of Public Rental housing at Engineering (HK) Ltd Engineers
Shatin Area 52 Phase 3 and Phase 4 Hin Sum Construction Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250SXD/NW8UV 1,848
Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 4,950

Jul-16 Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Dragages Hong Kong Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 50
Morninghope School - Sensory Garden

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Aug-16 HY/2011/03 China State Construction Eng (HK) Ove Arup & Partners HK Cavidrain S60U+# 4,341
HK-Zhuhai Macau Bridge - Hong Kong Ltd Ltd ABSEAL Bituminous tape 875
Link Road - Scenic Hill and Hong Kong Chun Ngai Construction 1S75
Boundary Crossing Facilities Engineering Ltd

Oct-16 DC/2016/01 Chun Sing Company Black & Veatch Hong Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 49.5
Construction of an Additional Sewage Penta-Ocean-Wo Hing Joint Kong Limited
Rising Main between Tung Chung and Venture
Siu Ho Wan and Associated Works

Jan-17 HY/2014/13 Maylon Construction Co. Ltd Highway Department Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 198
Construction of Access Road joining She
Shan Road, Tai Po and Improvement of
Nam Wai Road, Sai Kung

Jan-17 Wo Hop Shek Cemetery Adventure Engineering Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 99

Mar-17 HY/2013/03 Hin Sum Engineering Co Ltd AECOM Asia Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 446
HKZMB HK BCF Vehicle Clearance
Plazas and Ancillary Buildings and
facilities

Apr-17 MTR SCL1122 Vinci Grands Projets Ove Arup & Partners HK Cavidrain S60U+# 6,459
Admiralty South Overrun Tunnel Ltd ABSEAL Bituminous tape 2,560

Apr-17 CV/2012/08 Dragages Hong Kong Ltd AECOM Asia Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 7,673
Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary
Control Point and associated works - site
formation and infrastructure works

May-17 The Park Development for the West Chun Hang Construction & Hyder Consulting Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 4,059
Kowloon Cultural District Engineering Co Ltd

May-17 HY/2011/09 Dragages-China Harbour-VSL Joint Ove Arup & Partners Deckdrain 1250SXD/NW8UV 1,232
HKZMB HK Link Road Section Between Venture Hong Kong Limited
HKSAR Boundary and Scenic Hill Hoi Cheung Engineering Co. Ltd Deckdrain 1250SXD/NW8UV 308

Jun-17 NE/2014/03 Kwan On - Richwell - SCG JV AECOM Asia Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 941
Liantang / Heung Yuen Wai BCP Site
Formation and Infrastructure Works -
Contract 7

Dec-17 HY/2012/07 Hin Sum Engineering Co Ltd AECOM Asia Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 13,200
Tuen Mun - CLK Link - Southern
Connection Viaduct Section

Feb-18 HY/2013/04 China State Construction AECOM Asia Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 1,188
HKZMB BCF - Infrastructure Works Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited
Stage 2 (South Portion) Hin Sum Engineering Co Ltd
Yau Tat Civil Engineering Co Ltd 594

Jul-18 GE/2018/04 Yick Hing Construction Co Ltd Fugro (Hong Kong) Ltd Deckdrain 1250SXD/NW8UV 308
LPM 2013, Package F (Batch 2)

Jul-18 NE/2016/01 Chun Wo Development Holdings AECOM Asia Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 990
Site formation and infrastructure work for Ltd Deckdrain 1250SXD/NW8UV 880
development of Anderson Road quarry Luen Yau Construction Co Ltd
site

Aug-18 1881 Heritage, Canton Road Sze Cheong Engineering Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 50

Oct-18 HY/2014/16 China State Construction Meinhart Infrastructure Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 1,870
Hiram's Highway Improvement Stage 1 - Engineering (HK) Ltd and Environmental Ltd
Between Clearwater Bay Road and
Marina Cove

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Oct-18 HY/2012/08 Dragages - Bouygues JV AECOM Asia Co. Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 149
Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link
Northern Connection Sub-sea Tunnel
Section

Nov-18 Renovation at 8 - 12 Peak Road Fulrich Construction Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 50

Dec-18 CV/2012/08 Dragages Hong Kong Ltd AECOM Asia Co. Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 198
Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary
Control Point and associated works - site
formation and infrastructure works

Dec-18 Project at Chi Ma Wan, Lantau Diligence Construction Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 50

Jan-19 Ma On Shan Road and PRHD at Hang Yau Tat Civil Engineering Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 99
Tai Road, Area 86B Phase 1

Jan-19 Private job in Aberdeen CYC Chun Yiu Engineering Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 50

Jan-19 HKHA20170457 Aggressive Construction Co Ltd Deckdrain 1250S/NW8UV 396

Construction of Public Rental Housing
Development near Lai King Hill Road,
Kwai Chung

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 G AND E COMPANY LIMITED
14/F Kiu Yin Commercial Building
361 - 363 Lockhart Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2570 0103 Fax: 852-2570 0089
website: www.g-and-e.com

Date March 2015

Project Contract No. SPW 03/2014

Tseung Kwan O Pumping Station

Client Drainage Service Department

Consultant Drainage Service Department

Main Contractor Yee Sun Garden Ltd

Works Green Roof System

Material 1.0mm HDPE Geomembrane Root Barrier

ABG Roofdrain 25SRXSSg

Quantity 700 sqm

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Case History
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Ref: CS-ML0212-GR1A

Utilising Roofdrain 40

Case Study
Background
Project at a glance
Cherwell Street in Oxford is the redevelopment of a for-
Project Green roof installation on student housing
mer factory site into student accommodation.
Location Oxford
The small factory standing previously on the site has
Completed Jan 2012
been demolished and in its place a development of five
Contractor Geogreen Solutions
student accommodation units have been built.
Products • Roofdrain 40 - Bespoke for project with ABG
These have been constructed using an insulated con-
protection fleece bonded to lower side and
crete framework and topped with a archtitect designed filter fleece bonded on upper side
green roof construction. • Pregrown Sedum Mat
• Irrigation - Drip line system with control
panel
Problem
Whilst the use of green roofs is increasingly common
place the one designed on this scheme presented a
number of challenges to both the specification and in-
stallation of the system.
Firstly the roof substrate was finished using a pre-insu-
lated timber construction; this gave very limited load-
ings for the green roof construction to work within both
during the construction process and in the finished roof.
The loadings were so restrictive that it prohibited even
the use of substrates typically used in the construction
of green roofs.
The second issue to overcome related to the archi-
tectural requirement of the roof design; stipulated as
a curved roof with a maximum pitch of thirty degrees.
ABG in conjunction with their own installation business,
Geogreen Installations, were able to work with the cli-
ent to overcome both challenges and supply and install
a green roof system suitable for the project. 200mm gravel verge
Aluminium upstand
Pregrown Sedum Mat
Pre-bonded filter fleece
Solution Roofdrain 40
Pre-bonded filter fleece
To address the loading issue it was clear that a light- Widopan FD membrane and
protection fleece

weight system was required. On this project a light-

weight, high performance system comprising ABG
Roofdrain 40 with an ABG protection geotextile pre-
bonded to the underside

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Case Study
This bespoke composite provided both protection to
the deck waterproofing to prevent damage from the
construction process whilst allowing precipitation to be
drained/attenuated in the 40mm drainage core.
This composite layer was then over laid with the irriga-
tion drip line system before the finishing layer of a pre-
grown sedum mat was installed.
The challenge of the sloped roof was addressed by the
introduction of a rough finish to the deck waterproof-
ing; this was achieved by applying sand to the upper
surface of the liquid applied waterproofing.
This rough finish created friction on the interface be-
tween the waterproofing and the protection geotextile
prebonded to the underside of the Roofdrain 40.
An aluminium upstand was installed around the perim-
eter of the roof retained the gravel border and offered
offer additional support to the Roofdrain 40 composite
and sedum mat.
The use of innovative ABG solutions allowed this pro-
ject to be completed both in budget and in time with
a green roof that overcame the complications arising
from the design.

About ABG
ABG are market leaders in the development of geo-
synthetic solutions for projects in a wide range of civil
engineering and construction applications.
Technical support and customer service are key ele-
ments of the ABG offering, staff based in our Meltham
office have broad technical and engineering experience
to help in providing project specific solutions, from de-
sign, through specification and development of prod-
ucts to installation through approved installers.

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Apartment Block – Sheffield
Project Overview

Project: Installation of an Intensive Green Roof System & Green Wall on a prestigious new
apartment block in Sheffield.
Location: Sheffield, S1
Extent of Works: Flat Roof: SUDS tank, drainage board, growing media, hard & soft landscaping to
the second storey roof area including planters.
Green Wall: Steel wire framework, growing media, hedera helix & irrigation system.
Size: 1100m2

Project Background/Requirement

The 32 storey development was constructed with the main aim
of creating the most desirable address in the city. As such it
was deemed from the outset that the development had to be
sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.

The development was located near the heart of the city

meaning space was at a premium. The client wished to
maximize the footprint of the building but appreciated that a
greened amenity area for residents would also offer added
value.
The Solution

The creation of a living roof & wall on the second storey.

The roof area would provide a much needed amenity area for
residents whilst the green wall would further soften the
appearance of the building & act as a wind break.

In addition a SUDS system was installed beneath the block

paving to reduce surface water run off which was a planning
condition from the Environment Agency.

Before
During

Below: Installation of the drainage

board, SUDS tank & block paving

Above: Installation of the

growing media and carpinus
betulus to the planters

Right: Handover day

After

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Green Roof Drainage & Reservoir board

Extensive Green Roof System

The modern green / brown roof (known as extensive)

requires drainage and waterstorage/attenuation. The
thin substrate growing layer would dry out too quickly
without the facility for the plant roots to find water in
reservoirs in the geocomposite water retention layer.
This storage of water further contributes to the
sustainable urban drainage (SUDS) action by
attenuating and delaying discharge from the roof.

Roofdrain has been installed as an integral part of roof

systems since 1990. It provides drainage and water
storage in a convenient, lightweight, and cost effective
layer

Construction

Roofdrain consists of a perforated cuspated HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) core with a
geotextile bonded one or both sides. The product, manufactured by ABG in West Yorkshire, is
available in a range of thickness (for differing flow and storage capacities) and widths (for differing
structural situations), and with a range of protection and filter geotextiles.
Roofdrain Types
Saturated Reservoir
Weight Volume
Product Thickness (kg) (l/m2) Roll size Typical Application
Below substrate layers 75mm down including
Roofdrain 20 20mm 7.5 5.5 920mm x 50m extensive & brown roofs, moderate loading
Standard grade product, Below substrate layers
Roofdrain 25 25mm 4.1 4.3 920mm x 50m 150mm down including extensive & brown roofs
Used to store additional rainwater allowing greater
Roofdrain 40 40mm 15 12 920mm x 20m diversity of vegetation
Used to actively store large volumes of rainfall,
Roofdrain 60 60mm 26 23 920mm x 15.6m helping to significantly slow run-off

Picture Below: Roofdrain 60 / Right: Roofdrain 40

Specification

Roofdrain is specified by capacity grade (nominal thickness). For example for a nominal 5.5
litre/m2 water retention capacity in a 20mm thick product 920mm wide with a filter geotextile pre-
bonded to the upper face and a protection layer pre-bonded to the lower face:
The drainage layer in the roof garden substructure shall be preformed FINESSE ROOFDRAIN
20SRXSSc3g in rolls 920mm x 50m as supplied by ABG Ltd. Meltham, West Yorkshire HD9 4DS

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Case Study
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Construction of the Hong Kong West Rail Metro Key Project Information
Line required the complete redevelopment of the
existing Mei Foo station. The chosen location was an Client MTRC
urban park overlooked by the surrounding high rise
apartments. Contractor Kier =en PaciŊc

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amenity upon completion and so the new below
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the soft and the hard landscaping would be taken
by gravel trenches down to the basal geocomposite
drainage layer. Being a monsoon area, the design
rainfall was 380mm/hr and ABG calculated that a
27mm geocomposite drainage layer was required
ABG manufactured and supplied 27,000 sqm of
Deckdrain 2700S which has an in-plane ŋow capacity
of 3 litre/m/s at hydraulic gradient of 3% and 20kPa
conŊning pressure applied through soft platens to
replicate backŊll intrusion. The Deckdrain was quickly,
easily and safely installed.
Deckdrain comprises a HDPE core with a high
performance Ŋlter fabric fully bonded to it. The core
forms a void through which water can freely ŋow
whilst the geotextile Ŋlter fabric allows water free entry
to the void whilst controlling the ingress of particulates
which could cause the system to clog. Deckdrain is part
of a wide range of Green Roof products manufactured
by ABG.
Contact ABG to explore how their products and design
services can achieve a sustainable, cost eʼnective and
carbon neutral solution.

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Meltham, HolmŊrth
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United Kingdom

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About the Supplier - G and E

 G AND E COMPANY LIMITED
14/F Kiu Yin Commercial Building
361 – 363 Lockhart Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2570 0103 Fax: 2570 0089 website: www.g-and-e.com

G and E – a Perspective
G and E, founded in 1984, is a geosynthetics specialist who distributes a wide variety of
geosynthetics from a list of renowned global manufacturers. The Company also manages
a competent installation contracting service. To better serve our clients, design and
engineering service have also been established in our portfolio. We aspire to provide our
client comprehensive engineering solutions, from application and design, supply of
materials and their installation, to conformance testing and project commissioning.

G and E takes a strong vision in geosynthetics application

and development by working closely with consultants,
academics, professional organizations, research
institutions, testing laboratories and manufacturers, a
mission to broaden the versatility of geosynthetics and its
innovation.

Our vast product range covers:

Geotextile, geomembrane, geodrain, geocomposite,
geogrid, geocell, band drain, erosion control systems,
geosynthetic clay liner, cementitious liner, rockfall barrier, gabion, geofoam, silt curtain,
concrete mattress and geotextile container, extending a wide scope of application in most
civil, geotechnical and marine engineering construction.

We offer our clients:

 Extensive product knowledge and installation method statement
 Comprehensive application, design, contracting and commissioning services
 High integrity and superior professional attention
 Superb quality products at competitive price

G and E is ISO 9001:2015 quality management

certified and a VSRS registered contractor, with a
remarkably successful working relationship with a
long list of clients, the Government, project owners,
contractors, designers, consultant engineers, overseas
distributors and trading partners. The clientele extends
to Macau, Southeast Asia and Southern China.

Talk to us today and see how we can work together for

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ISO9001:2015 IGAI International Geosynthetics Product Registered

Society Endorsement Subcontractor
 G AND E COMPANY LIMITED
14/F Kiu Yin Commercial Building
361 – 363 Lockhart Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2570 0103 Fax: 2570 0089 website: www.g-and-e.com

G and E runs a distribution network and sourcing agent of geosynthetics, as well as a

provider of professional design and installation services.

TKO - Lam Tin Tunnel - Main tunnel and associated works using DSP silt curtain

The company handles a comprehensive range of geosynthetic materials:

GEOTEXTILE: Woven, non-woven, thermal bonded, needle punched, spun

bond, special weave & composite

GEOMEMBRANE: HDPE, LLDPE and PVC membrane, keyed preformed, tunnel,

conductive and concrete protection liner, gas barrier, basement
waterproofing, leakage collection & effluent containment

GEODRAIN: Geonet, geocomposite, band drain, sheet drain and miradrain

GEOGRID: Uni, mono direction and composite geogrid

EROSION CONTROL: Erosion mat, concrete mat, coir mat, geocell, gabion, rockfall
mesh, flexible rockfall fence, cementitious liner

MARINE: Silt curtain, turbidity control, block mat, geotextile tube, oil &
trash boom, geotextile bag & container

GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINER: Bentonite liner and composite

TUNNEL: Tunnel support & invert drainage void former

LANDSCAPING : Geotextile filter, root barrier and drainage mat and roof drain

SPECIAL SERVICE: Geomembrane leak location survey, HDPE pipe welding,

HDPE lining repair and Dust Control
Feb 2019