b'SOLUTIONS INSPIRES DE LA NATURE ce stade, la plus connue de ces technologies est la couverture verte, dont il existe trois types, classs en fonction de la profondeur du milieu de culture (support). Les plus minces sont classes comme extensives, avec un terreau de 415 cm, garni de sedums, de mousses et de plantes vivaces. Viennent ensuite les semi- intensives, de 1230 cm, garnies de plantes vivaces, darbustes et de pelouses. Enfin, les toitures vertes intensives, ou toitures-jardins, dune profondeur de plus de 30 cm (et jusqu 120 cm), supportent des pelouses, des arbustes et des arbres.La technologie des toits violets est plus rcente et conue spcifiquement pour The Helen Schuler Nature Centre in Lethbridge,la rtention deaubien que les toits verts et bleus offrent galement cet avan-Alta. provides diverse and dynamic naturetagequi est cruellement ncessaire en raison de la frquence accrue des pluies interpretive programs and direct connectiontorrentielles.Nos administrations municipales sont proccupes par les crues de with the surrounding natural environment.tempte , note Laurence Matzek, directeur du programme de garantie RoofStar de Credit: O2 Planning & Design Inc.la RCABC.Leurs gouts pluviaux ne sont pas en mesure de supporter la capacit de Le Helen Schuler Nature Centre de Lethbridge offre des programmes dinterprtation de la nature diversifis et dynamiques et un raccordement direct avec le milieu naturel environnant. Crdit : O2 Planning & Design Inc.Atthispoint,themostfamiliarof thesetechnologiesisgreenroofs,of which there are three types, categorized basedonthedepthofthegrowing medium(substrate).Thethinnestof them are categorized as extensive, with a growing medium anywhere from four to 15 cm deep, supporting the growth of sedums, mosses and perennials. Next on the scale are semi-intensive green roofs, at 12 to 30 cm, supporting perennials, small shrubs and lawns. Finally, intensive green roofs, or roof gardens, at 30+ cm (and as deep as 120 cm), support lawns, shrubs and trees.Purplerooftechnologyisnewer anddesignedspecificallyforwater retentionalthoughbothgreenand blueroofsprovidethatbenefitas wellwhich is sorely needed with the increasedfrequencyoftorrentialrain storms.Ourmunicipalgovernments areconcernedaboutstormsurge,Nature isnt very forgiving. And no matter the best pre-engineered system available,notesLaurenceMatzek,Directorofhow exquisite the architecture is, if the roof- at the best possible price. Because whatthe Roofing Contractors Association ofinagt udrrea iinsangte syrys tefomrg iivsinngt .den sN ve A sidg nneodmeafftetecr- thtaer tbse osut t pwree-lle inn gthinee beeregdin nsyinsgte tumr nasv oauilta wbleel,lBritish Columbias (RCABCs) RoofStartivoewly e, xitq cuainsi tcea tuhsee a srecrhioiteucst purroeb isle, mif sth. eT hroaotfs- inttthheeebneds.tAponsds wh a ibeler ep roicne .c aBlel cdauurisnegwcohna-tGuaranteeProgram.Theyvegotaninhgy draoiun asgheo sylds tecamlliisnn tthee eixgpneerdts f sttraurtcsti oonu tt wo ealsl sinu trhee e bffeogrtilnensisn gin tsutarnllsa toiount .w Seollwy u d s efrfoemc- sA a eo ll odnudriinnggccoann-aging infrastructure in their storm sewerstivCeClyU, i-t PcLaAn NcaEu. sSeu sree,r iwoues o pffreorb tlheem lsa.t eTshta ttas- inv othide thned . pAronbdl ewmesre want ecra pthat are unable to take the capacity ofp n cawehrye dy orouo fsinhgo uinlds uclaatlilo instohleu tieoxnpse, rtotsmfraokme struuscetio, na ntodaast sthuere s eafmfoert lteimsse i nesnthaallantcioen y. oSuorthe water that they are seeing right now.c thveormidal hree spisrtoabncleem. Cs awll ainte trh ep oenxdpeinrgtiseAeCrtCaUin- PyoLuArN rEo.o Sfinugre s, ywsete omff edrr athines l.a Bteusttwtae- a t c aonfalesroe db rroinogf indge cinasduelast ioofnksnooluwti-ohnosw,toto m baekaer caCuCseU,- aPnLdA aNtE then s aymouertinmeex te nphroajneccet.yBoeu-r[Theseroofsare]goingtodelaythep A od chaeursmea wl reevseis tbaenecne .t eCsatell di nb yth teh ee xbpeesrtt.ise ofsurge, which can extend the life of theceurrtianginthyoeu dre rsoiogfnin pgh saysset,e tmoednrasiunrse.yBouutgweet tcurrent infrastructure. also bring decades of know-how to bear ACCU-PLANE on your next project. Be-Fromapracticalstandpoint,theseduring the design phase, to ensure you get cause weve been tested by the best.technologies offer other benefits. Heat is a number-one enemy of roofing systems, generally speaking, says Matzek. WhenWe have movedyou protect the membrane from heat, itOur NEW address is 329 Deerhide Cres., Toronto, ON M9M 2Z2stabilizes the membrane, so it doesnt go PRINTEMPS/T 2024 COUVERTURES CANADA 33'