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Rooftop Level

At roof level, several important considerations affect the choice of planter system. ​
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  • Self-Weighted System
  • Concrete System
  • Raised Floor System

Self-Weighted System - Velox Rapid Edge

With the Velox Rapid Edge, a self-weighted system, no foundation is required.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – A self-weighted system is the most lightweight option, as no foundation is required.
  • Cost – Overall, this option is the most cost-effective, due to reduced time and material requirements.
  • Risks – This option is low risk.  No waterproof penetration.  No risk of Localised Compression.
  • Installation Time – Without the need for a foundation, this system has the shortest installation time.
  • Environmental – As there is no concrete foundation, the environmental impact is reduced significantly.

Concrete System - Anco Retaining Edge

With the need for a concrete foundation, this system is not recommended for use at roof level.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – This option is the heaviest, as a concrete foundation is required.
  • Cost – Overall, this option increases costs, due to the installation time and material requirements.
  • Risks – This option presents a high risk of waterproof penetration, due to the many drilling requirements.
  • Installation Time – This system has the longest installation time, due to the curing and drilling of the concrete.
  • Environmental – There is a high CO2 footprint associated with the manufacture of the concrete foundation.

Raised Floor System - Anco Retaining Edge

At roof level, using a raised floor system can provide a flat and even surface to work from.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – Extending the Raised Floor substructure beneath the planter adds unnecessary weight.
  • Cost – With excessive time and material requirements, this option is the least cost-effective.
  • Risks – This option presents several risks.  Localised Compression*.  Non-compliance to BS 8579**.
  • Installation Time – Due to the assembly of the substructure, this system has a long installation time.
  • Environmental – With the extra material required, the environmental impact is increased.

*Contact the team to conduct a Loading Analysis.

**Ensure you are up-to-date with Workshop 5.

Ground Level

At ground level, only two planter edging systems are suitable. There are some important factors to be aware of when considering these systems.

  • Self-Weighted System
  • Concrete System
  • Raised Floor System

Self-Weighted System - Velox Rapid Edge

As shown, the Velox Rapid Edge, requires no foundation, only a flat and even substratum.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – Typically, weight loading does not present a challenge at ground level.
  • Cost – Overall, this option is the most cost-effective, due to reduced time and material requirements.
  • Risks – This option is low risk.
  • Installation Time – Without the need for a foundation, this system has the shortest installation time.
  • Environmental – As there is no concrete foundation, the environmental impact is reduced significantly.

Concrete System - Anco Retaining Edge

The Anco Retaining Edge, shown here at ground level, will be fixed to a concrete foundation.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – Typically, weight loading does not present a challenge at ground level.
  • Cost – Overall, this option increases costs, due to the installation time and material requirements.
  • Risks – This option is low risk at ground level.
  • Installation Time – This system has the longest installation time, due to the curing and drilling of the concrete.
  • Environmental – There is a high CO2 footprint associated with the manufacture of the concrete foundation.

Raised Floor System - Anco Retaining Edge

This system is not suitable for a ground-floor application.

Podium Level

At podium level, where there is no requirement for insulation, there are some important considerations.

  • Self-Weighted System
  • Concrete System
  • Raised Floor System

Self-Weighted - Velox Rapid Edge

Using a self-weighted system at podium level is an excellent choice.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – A self-weighted system is the most lightweight option, as no foundation is required.
  • Cost – Overall, this option is the most cost-effective, due to reduced time and material requirements.
  • Risks – This option is low risk.  No waterproof penetration.
  • Installation Time – Without the need for a foundation, this system has the shortest installation time.
  • Environmental – As there is no concrete foundation, the environmental impact is reduced significantly.

Concrete System - Anco Retaining Edge

With the need for a concrete foundation, the concrete system is not recommended for use at podium level.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – This option is the heaviest, as a concrete foundation is required.
  • Cost – Overall, this option increases costs, due to the installation time and material requirements.
  • Risks – This option presents a high risk of waterproof penetration, due to the many drilling requirements.
  • Installation Time – This system has the longest installation time, due to the curing and drilling of the concrete.
  • Environmental – There is a high CO2 footprint associated with the manufacture of the concrete foundation.

Raised Floor System - Anco Retaining Edge

As shown here at Podium level, the Anco Retaining Edge is fixed to a raised floor system.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – Extending the Raised Floor substructure beneath the planter adds unnecessary weight.
  • Cost – With excessive time and material requirements, this option is the least cost-effective.
  • Risks – This option presents one main risk.  Non-compliance to BS 8579*.  It is also not suitable if vehicle access is required.
  • Installation Time – Due to the assembly of the substructure, this system has a long installation time.
  • Environmental – With the extra material required, the environmental impact is increased.

*Ensure you are up-to-date with Workshop 5.

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Blue Roof

Where a Blue Roof system is required, different planter edging systems can be considered.

  • Self-Weighted System
  • Concrete System

Self-Weighted - Velox Rapid Edge

Using a self-weighted system will keep build-up to a minimum, and mitigate the risk of damage to the Blueroof System.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – A self-weighted system is the most lightweight option, as no foundation is required.
  • Cost – Overall, this option is the most cost-effective, due to reduced time and material requirements.
  • Risks – This option is low risk.  No waterproof penetration.  No risk of Localised Compression.
  • Installation Time – Without the need for a foundation, this system has the shortest installation time.
  • Environmental – As there is no concrete foundation, the environmental impact is reduced significantly.

Concrete System - Anco Retaining Edge

With the need for a concrete foundation, this system is not recommended for use on top of a Blueroof.

Factors:

  • Weight Loading – This option is the heaviest, as a concrete foundation is required.
  • Cost – Overall, this option increases costs, due to the installation time and material requirements.
  • Risks – This option presents a high risk of penetration, due to the many drilling requirements.
  • Installation Time – This system has the longest installation time, due to the curing and drilling of the concrete.
  • Environmental – There is a high CO2 footprint associated with the manufacture of the concrete foundation.

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