Kemper System
Excellence in Waterproofing, Roofing and Surfacing Technology

Green Roofing and Vegetated Roof Assemblies

Green roofs are considered an integral part of a sustainable building strategy. Kemper System offers a single-source warranty for green roof assemblies comprised of liquid-applied waterproofing membrane, insulation, drain mat, retention mat, filter sheet, growing media and in some instances, the plantings as well.

Kemper Systemís monolithic, seamless, rot and root resistant membranes can accommodate virtually any roof landscaping design offering long-term peace-of-mind solutions for extensive landscaped green roof overburdens.


Project Profile: Massachusetts General Hospital 
Boston, MA

Challenge
Provide a reliable, long-term waterproofing solution for a large landscaped roof garden located directly above critical care facilities. Roof garden design incorporated tree pits, planters, grass, and hardscaped walking areas, with total soil thickness of up to three feet in depth.

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Solution
Complete edge-to-edge encapsulation of the parapet wall and deck structure with Kemperol membrane, followed by the installation of the landscaped overburden assembly. Hospital patients and their families are able to enjoy the tranquility of the roof garden, while the hospital facilities below remain leak-free and fully productive.
 

Read Project Profile on Massuchetts General Hospital (PDF)
Read RCI-Article on Plaza Waterproofing and Green Roofing (PDF)

 

Assembly
 


   

Benefits

• Odor-free assembly for sensitive areas and occupied buildings
 
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Monolithic, seamless membrane that fully adheres to the surface
 

• Rot and root resistant, impervious to bio-deterioration
 
• Carries overburden such as growing media, pavers, etc.
 
• For extensive green roof design and  planters
 
• Up to 80 % renewable resource content
 
• Single-source warranty on the full roof assembly