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Garland Introduces Modular Green Roof
Technology
 The
Garland Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of
high-performance roofing solutions, has recently updated its
eco-friendly GreenShield® vegetative roof technology to be more
installation and maintenance friendly, by introducing easily
movable, interlocking container modules that encapsulate the plant
material and the underlying growth layers.
The GreenShield® Module system uses specially-designed
industrial-grade 46-inch by 46-inch (1.17m×1.17m) modules that are
molded with pallet channels (for fork-lifting) and drainage
perforations. The pallet channels also serve as port ways for
drainage and/or irrigation, and provide beneficial air flow to the
root systems. When the GreenShield vegetative systems are paired
with a waterproofing membrane from Garland’s premium StressPly®
modified bitumen family of roofing systems, no additional drainage
is needed.
The modules can incorporate any of the full complement of special
lightweight soils, aggregates, filter fabrics, and attractive
green-roof plants developed for the existing Garland GreenShield
technologies, while allowing the flexibility of distinct plant media
in each module. The GreenShield modules can be easily cut and shaped
to any landscape setting, and sprinkler heads can be cut into the
modules wherever they are needed.
 Tom
Bauer, Garland product manager and LEED accredited professional,
explains, “GreenShield Module systems retain all the benefits of
green roofing – UV and heat insulation, reduced rainwater run-off,
noise reduction, membrane protection, earth/air friendliness, and
beauty. Plus they can be loaded up with attractive plant materials
that have been growing well in advance of the roofing job. Over the
years, if there are any problems with underlying roof or the
vegetation, you can just pull up the plants, do the necessary work,
and re-set the modules back down again!”
The new GreenShield Module system is the latest innovation
introduced under the Garland Green House, which encompasses ENERGY
STAR®* qualified roofing restoration systems that are highly
reflective; restoration and adhesion materials that are VOC-free;
self-adhering membranes that totally eliminate fumes, flames, and
odors; and a wide range of roofing materials that reduce energy
through the conservation of resources, the use of recyclable
materials, the incorporation of recycled material content, or
significantly extended life-cycle performance. For more information,
contact your local Garland representative, call 1-800-321-9336, or
visit www.garlandco.com.
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