Essential Green Roof Construction

Name: Essential Green Roof Construction
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780865719156
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The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

By Leslie Doyle

Series: Sustainable Building Essentials Series

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Summary

Essential Green Roof Construction by Leslie Doyle is a comprehensive guide to planning, designing, and installing sustainable green roofs on houses and small buildings. It covers how green roofs extend roof lifespan by protecting waterproofing, improve energy efficiency through natural insulation, manage stormwater to reduce runoff, and support biodiversity and food production. The book provides step-by-step instructions on materials, load assessments, roof preparation, planting, and ensuring compliance with building codes, combining practical expertise with up-to-date techniques for DIY builders and professionals.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, architects, and building professionals seeking to implement or understand green roof systems with sustainable design and construction considerations.

Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof.

Simple green roof design and installation for the do-it-yourself builder

Description

Essential Green Roof Construction by Leslie Doyle is the complete step-by-step guide to designing and installing living roofs on houses and small buildings. Learn how green roofs protect your home, improve energy efficiency, and support the environment — all while adding beauty and value.

What You'll Learn

Long-lasting Roof Protection: Green roofs shield waterproofing layers from UV exposure and temperature extremes, extending roof lifespan.
Energy Efficiency and Comfort: Reduce heating and cooling needs with natural insulation and thermal buffering.
Stormwater Management and Urban Benefits: Absorb rain, reduce runoff, and help mitigate urban heat islands.
Biodiversity and Food Production: Support pollinators, create habitat, and grow edible plants when desired.
Design and Construction Mastery: Step-by-step guidance on planning, material selection, load assessment, roof prep, planting, and detailing for safe installation.
Plan, Budget, and Build Confidently: Navigate building codes, site constraints, and professional consultations to ensure a durable, compliant roof.

Written by Leslie Doyle, a certified LiveRoof Installer and accredited Green Roof Professional, this guide combines hands-on experience and up-to-date techniques, giving DIY builders and professionals the confidence to create functional, sustainable, and visually striking green roofs.

Explore the full Sustainable Building Essentials series for practical, illustrated guidance on natural building systems, high-performance envelopes, and sustainable construction techniques.

Series: Sustainable Building Essentials Series

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviewers praise the book’s detailed yet accessible explanations and practical guidance. Stephen Hill from Trent University highlights the clarity and confidence the book instils in readers, while Kelly Hart from GreenHomeBuilding.com notes its thorough coverage and emphasis on safety and durability. The book is recommended as essential reading for anyone interested in creating ecological and beautiful living roofs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780865719156

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: New Society Publishers

Illustration: 70 Halftones, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 617g

Pages: 176

Collections

Arts & Culture Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Home & Garden Leslie Doyle Mindset & Self Help Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development Series: Sustainable Building Essentials Series

About the Author

Leslie Doyle is the owner of Restoration Gardens Inc., a green roof design and installation firm that has designed and built dozens of green roofs for residential and commercial buildings from 80 square feet to 30,000 square feet. She is a certified LiveRoof Installer and an accredited Green Roof Professional by the Industry Association, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. She shares her knowledge and passion for integrating nature in the built environment as a green roof instructor at the Endeavour Centre and formerly at Fleming College. Leslie lives in Toronto, Ontario.