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Waterproofing of rooftop gardens.(Technical Details)

Rooftop garden construction consists of two equally important phased applications: the waterproofing application and the garden assembly. The ultimate success of a rooftop garden depends largely on the proper design and installation of both of these applications.

There are three waterproofing design elements that are essential to the success of the system:

1. Support of added weight to the building. There has to be an inherent compatibility of the rooftop garden and the structure.

2. Integrity of the waterproofing membrane and system.

3. Location and size of the roof drains.

The waterproofing application in rooftop garden construction typically mirrors ...

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