This project was completed to enable the footprint of the structure to be handed back to the community for recreational purposes and is an exceptional example of how a flat roof can benefit the local community. The construction was completed on time and within budget.
Type of Roof
Intensive Green Roof
Size of Green Roof
5000m2
Build up of Roof
The use of the Zinco FD60 drainage layer in conjunction with the Zinco irrigation units enabled Alumasc to create an irrigation system within the green roof build up, which minimised the amount of water required to sustain the planting. Due to the nature of the irrigation it was unnecessary to consider any requirement for acid dosing of the water to be used, which substantially reduces the health and safety risk that would have been present with any other irrigation.
Comments
Royal Arsenal recently secured first place in the 2006 Flat Roofing Alliance (FRA) awards, gaining recognition in the best refurbishment project over 1000 square metres, and was commended by the judges, who described it as “a well-delivered roofing solution, coupled with the creation of a very impressive amenity space. A good, green solution.”
