{"product_id":"essential-green-roof-construction-leslie-doyle-9780865719156","title":"Essential Green Roof Construction: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple green roof design and installation for the do-it-yourself builder \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential Green Roof Construction \u003c\/em\u003eis a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe benefits of a green roof\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of planning and design \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing site conditions such as aspect, slope, and loads \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigating building codes and working with building officials \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial options, including professional grade and economical or local alternatives \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanting suggestions for different roof climates and conditions, including food production \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen to call on professionals to ensure safety and integrity \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance for safe roof installation and detailing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnnual green roof maintenance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere common sense meets beauty -- a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential Green Roof Construction \u003c\/em\u003ewill give you the knowledge and confidence to install your own green roof. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leslie Doyle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0865719152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865719156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/09\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.70d","brand":"Leslie Doyle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44050806046975,"sku":"9780865719156","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_42c70bea-bd22-447c-a7ba-16b22e8dbe60.jpg?v=1685009356","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/essential-green-roof-construction-leslie-doyle-9780865719156","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}