The Perfect Turf® Installation Spec Selection Guide for Rooftop Applications

Introduction:

Part of the reason why Landscape Architects cannot find good Installation Specs and CAD details for using synthetic turf on rooftops is because of all the variables that make it so difficult. Use our selection guide to find the right CAD details and Installation Specs for your rooftop application.

1st – Choose your rooftop style from the left column

Note: if your rooftop style is not listed, please check to see if it is suitable for synthetic turf.

2nd – Choose your planned application from the top row

Note: the best products for each application are included in the documentation, during this step you are simply identifying your planned application(s) for the rooftop area(s) you are designing.

3rd – Match your rooftop style with your planned application

Note: see below, then lookup the indicated documents in the box for the matched rooftop style and application.

Lounge, Sun Bathing , Event Area / Bocce Court / Putting Green / Dog Park / Dog Run / Agility Area
Concrete / CAD Details 1, 2, 3
Install Spec RT1 / CAD Details 1, 4
Install Spec RT1, RT2 / CAD Details 1
Install Spec RT1
Membrane - Flat / CAD Details 5,6,7,8
Install Spec RT3 / CAD Details 5,6
Install Spec RT3 / CAD Details 5
Install Spec RT3
Membrane - Undulated / CAD Details 6,7,8
Install Spec RT3 / CAD Details 6
Install Spec RT3 / CAD Details 5, 6
Install Spec RT3
Other / Check with roof manufacturer / Check with roof manufacturer / Check with roof manufacturer

Other includes:

Bitumen, Spray-On, Tar/Gravel, Metal – some may allow synthetic turf, but due to variability in these types of rooftops, it makes sense to discuss with your roofing provider and/or manufacturer for approved specifications.

CAD Details:

RT1 – concrete>tile>turf

RT2 – concrete>pad>turf

RT3 – concrete>tile>pad>turf

RT4 – concrete>crushed rock>turf

RT5 – Membrane>geotextile>tile>turf

RT6 – Membrane>pier system>wood/composite>tile>turf

RT7 – Membrane>pier system>wood/composite>pad>turf

RT8 – Membrane>pier system>wood/composite>tile>pad>turf

Installation Specs:

Install Spec RT1 – describes most common approach to concrete base rooftop installs and points out differences based on application

Install Spec RT2 – describes a crushed rock/rigid insulation base on concrete roofand points out differences based on application

Install Spec RT3 - describes most common approach to membrane base rooftop installs and points out differences based on application