In downtown toronto that s equivalent to the area bordered bay st.
Green roof maintenance toronto.
If the green roof is installed in a warm and dry period we recommend watering the green roof regularly for the first 2 to 3 weeks.
This will enable the plants to sink their roots into the substrate.
Grhc develops and protects the market by increasing the awareness of the economic social and environmental benefits of green roofs green walls and other forms of living architecture through education advocacy professional development and celebrations of excellence.
For those who delight in nature s beauty our boutique offers roof top oases and green roof systems of all kinds and sizes and our eclectic group of.
Skyspace green roofs is a full service architectural studio specializing in the creation of living roofs for the environmentally conscious home or building owner.
In 2009 toronto was the first city in north america to adopt a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs.
Maintaining a green roof is essential in achieving the green roof s full design potential and for protecting your financial investment.
Monthly or yearly visits are necessary for keeping a green roof healthy.
The green roof bylaw sets out a graduated green roof requirement for new development or additions that are greater than 2 000 m in gross floor area.
Toronto requires a maintenance plan in order to obtain a green roof permit.
To the south and richmond st.
Washington dc requires rooftop inspections twice a year.
Ultimately maintenance keeps your green roof alive and well looking good and performing as it should.
The requirement ranges from 20 60 of the available roof space of a building.
Toronto green roof inc.
Green garden landscaping is toronto s premier commercial landscaping company.
While also meeting the minimum ontario building code obc requirements.
Our team is fully licensed insured and continuously trained which allows us to complete our projects efficiently with great attention to detail.
Who we are about.
Total installed area since 2010 we ve installed green roofs on 250 buildings translating to 45 acres or over 180 000 square meters of green roof area.
Inspect the green roof at least 5 times a year for weeds and seeds carried by the wind and remove these.
Some details include removing weeds fertilizing plants and providing proper water and nourishment.
To the east york st.
Servicing toronto and the greater toronto area the green garden landscaping team are equipped and experienced to take care of your commercial property.
With the city of toronto by law no 583 2009.
To the west front st.
In addition the required maintenance plan for the green roof as per csa s478 95 guideline on.
Toronto green roof construction standard.
Our office is located in toronto canada and we service all of southern ontario.
