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By Frank Edgerton Martin
Here are some terms to be familiar with when working with green roofs.
Overburden
The technical term for everything installed to cover the waterproofing membrane. When writing specifications, designers refer to the “vegetated overburden” in lieu of “green roof”
Intensive and extensive green roofs
Intensive</strong
A green roof with deeper soil media (200–760mm in depth). These roofs are typically comprised of diverse plant material, accessible to users, and higher cost than extensive systems.
Extensive</strong
A green roof with shallow soil media (51–152mm in depth) that are typically comprised of sedum plants, inaccessible to users, and lower cost than intensive systems.