About Our System
The first fully-integrated green roofing system of its kind
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The GGR System Features the Following Innovations:
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* Patented Parapet Design and Hidden Gutter
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* Encased Water Return System
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* Cistern Water Storage Feature
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* Netafim Subsurface Drip Irrigation System
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* COLBOND Open Weave Matting with Water Retention Mat
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* GRACE Ice and Water Shield
The patented GGR parapet design with all its features will replace many traditional roof types (composite, tile, shake, metal roofs). The GGR system is an extensive green roof: it accepts 3-5 inches of engineered soil and growing medium recommended for verdant plant growth providing the many of the features and benefits of an integrated green roof system. The selling price of the GGR integrated system will be competitive with any other top quality vegetated roofing system, however, its features will stand alone in the industry.
The components can be seen below in our schematic drawing:
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THE UNIQUE GGR PARAPET DESIGN
The parapet design provides for retention of the planting medium while allowing for efficient evacuation of water runoff. Its simple style offers an additional architectural feature to any roof.
Advantages:
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*Provides infrastructure to accept 3-5 inches of soil and plant medium
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*24 gauge coated sheet metal construction with 1” drainage holes for efficient water evacuation
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*Paint grade material
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*Lightweight for easy installation and shipping
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*Compatible with hidden gutter design
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*Complete with clean-out doors for easy access to the gutter
THE GGR HIDDEN GUTTER
The patented GGR Hidden Gutter now makes cleaning leaves and debris a task of the past. With its unique clean-out door, one simply hoses it out once a year.
Advantages:
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*It’s hidden under the parapet flashing
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*24 gauge coated sheet metal
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*Standard 3” downspouts
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*Easy installation attachments
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*Manufactured to customer specifications and job requirements
THE GRACE ICE AND WATERSHIELD
This is an embraced roofing industry standard for waterproofing membranes. The GRACE Ice and Water Shield is the foundation for the GGR system.
THE COLBOND ENKAROOF OPEN WEAVE MATTING
Provides for the vegetation to take root in a stable structure while retaining water. Colbond products are the preferred application the GGR system.
THE GGR DRIP IRRIGATION FEATURE
The GGR drip irrigation feature can be integrated into an existing zoned irrigation system with its site specific design using Netafim and PVC infrastructure.
Advantages:
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*In Partnership with Netafim system, the GGR system is inside the growing medium
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*More efficient watering of root system
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*Compatable with the Colbond open weave mat
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*Reclaims water from GGR encased water return feature.
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*Product #4 Colbond Open Weave Enkaroof matting
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*Direct shipping to job site
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*Completely compatible other GGR system components
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*State of the art in green roof applications
The hidden gutter delivers the water into the cistern for both storage and return to the GGR drip irrigation system. The captured water can also be used for other watering purposes.
THE GGR ENCASED WATER RETURN
A submersible pump is housed inside the cistern to pump the water through the encased water return feature that is both attractive and efficient.
THE AESTHETIC APPEAL OF THE INTEGRATED GGR SYSTEM
The additional architectural feature of the GGR parapet design is sure to get the admiration of the home owner and the attention of the neighborhood.
THE DIY ABILITY OF GGR
The do it yourself home owner is capable of installing a GGR roof feature on garden sheds and other architectural features of a home with the assistance of our GGR Consumer Advisory Team. However, a certified roofing specialist is most recommended for larger projects.
THE GGR CONSUMER ADVISORY TEAM
From the moment a customer orders their GGR system, our GGR Consumer Advisory Team will provide individualized support to ensure successful installation.
