Patent ID: 8127515
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A method of installing a green roof system on a roof structure, said method comprising: positioning a material layer including a plant growing medium on the roof structure; providing at least one anchorage structure having an anchorage surface and a rigid elongate member; positioning the anchorage structure within the material layer wherein the elongate member projects above an upper surface of the material layer and the material layer overlays the anchorage surface and inhibits the upward displacement of the anchorage structure; positioning an erosion mat on the upper surface of the material layer proximate the anchorage structure with the elongate member extending through the erosion mat; and securing a retaining member to the elongate member wherein the retaining member engages the erosion mat and inhibits the removal of the erosion mat from the upper surface of the material layer.