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MULE-HIDE Living Roof™ Featuring GreenGrid®
Patented Modular Technology
Mule-Hide Living Roofs™ consist of GreenGrid® vegetative modules installed over Mule-Hide EPDM or TPO.

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Everyone's talking about GreenGrid®, the vegetative roof system with the most design flexibility and repairability ever developed. And Mule-Hide offers single-ply roofing for the GreenGrid® system.Green Grid Aerial

This innovative vegetative roof technology can boost a building's bottom line and attractiveness.  Simplicity of design and flexibility are the hallmarks of the system, which is geared toward the needs of hospitality, industrial, commercial, institutional, and government facilities.

Vegetative roofs help reduce air pollution, energy problems, and provide stormwater management. GreenGrid® offers these benefits with many additional advantages for a "better way" versus the "Old way", the European built-in-place method.

Living RoofGreenGrid® vegetative modules (see photo at left) arrive at the worksite preplanted (pre-grown option) in proprietary growing media that meets FLL specs, ready for installation. These interlocking modules are composed of 100% pre-consumer recycled plastics to earn LEED recycled content points. Additional LEED points are possible for stormwater design-quantity control, heat island effect-roof, water efficient landscaping, optimize energy performance, regional materials, and innovation and design process.

Did you know? Over 1.4 Million square feet of GreenGrid® has
been installed since 2001.

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Featuring GreenGrid® Modular Vegetative Technology.

  • Modular Design maximizes Stormwater Management: Collects water to establish & maintain healthy plants. Retains runoff & peak flow of rain events, relieving overburdened sewers. Reduces the need for retention ponds.
  • Saves Energy Costs.
  • Can Double the Life of the Waterproofing Roof System.
  • EPDM or TPO Waterproofing System options.
  • Lightweight, Movable Modular Design: Installs quickly. Easyleak detection and repair. Partial vegetative roof design options.
  • Plant Module Options - pre-grown or more affordable plugs.
  • Helps buildings earn LEEDPoints.
  • Sustainable Solution for New or Retrofit Roofing.
   
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Complete line of accessories: Drip irrigation system, edge treatments, pavers made from 100% pre-consumer recycled rubber. Walkways, water ponds, outdoor furniture, and planter beds can be incorporated into the GreenGrid design extensive and intensive design options.

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GreenGrid®
Vegetative Module
GreenGrid®
Ecoballast® Module
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Living Roof Brochure
Living Roof Specifications
GreenGrid® Guide
Living Roof System Attachment I
Living Roof System Attachment II
Living Roof System Attachment III
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Mule-Hide EPDM Living Roofs™   Mule-Hide TPO Living Roofs™

EPDM has 40+ years of field performance with over 20 billion square feet of installations and boasts the roofing industry'S longest average service life.

  • Superior fatigue, heat, and hail resistance
  • High resistance to ozone, weathering, abrasion, and wind
  • Flexibility in low temperatures
  • Thermal shock durability
  • Black EPDM- .045, .060, and .090 mil
  • Water Base Bonding Adhesive for fast, single-side wet application for fUlly adhered systems
  • Seam Tapes for enhanced contractor productivity & system performance
  • GreenGrid vegetative modules are pre-planted with projectspecificrecommended plants in proprietary growing medium - extensiveand intensive designsavailable
  • Optional Ecoballast modules are filled with stone ballast and drilled with drainage holes at proper distance from top to pre-determine and control stormwater retention

Mule-Hide provides EPDM and TPO waterproofing roofing system specifications and GreenGrid vegetative system specifications as well as GreenGrid maintenance guidelines.

 

TPO is the affordable white roof and the fastest growing membrane in the industry due to its energy saving, cool roof properties. Ideal when a partial vegetative roof is desired, so the exposed roof areas offer a bright white, cool roofing surface.

  • 8' & 10' wide sheets mean lesslabor and lesswaste
  • Reinforced for minimal shrinkage, a major factor affecting membrane performance and longevity
  • One of the thickest top plies in the industry for watertight integrity, yet lightweight
  • Resists impact, wind uplift, and the harshest elements of weather
  • Environmentally friendly with no plasticizer or chlorinated ingredients
  • Mule-Hide TPO is CRRC® rated, meets Energy Star®
  • Standard TPO- .045, .060, and .080 mil in white, gray, or tan
  • Self-Adhering TPO- .045 or .060 mil in white
  • GreenGrid vegetative modules are pre-planted with projectspecificrecommended plants in proprietary growing medium - extensiveand intensive designsavailable
  • Optional Ecoballast modules are filled with stone ballast and drilled with drainage holes at proper distance from top to pre-determine and control stormwater retention
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Mule-Hide"Wrap-Around" Warranty
Mule-Hide Green GridA Mule-Hide Living Roof™ featuring GREENGRID® modular technology provides the design community with a “Wrap-Around” Warranty - a warranty covering both the Mule-Hide Single-Ply Roofing System and the GREENGRID® System.

For more information about the GREENGRID System, visit www.greengridroofs.com
GREENGRID is installed exclusively through Weston Solutions, Inc. www.westonsolutions.com or email
greengridroofs@westonsolutions.com

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Mule-HideMule-Hide Living Roof™ 10, 15, 20-Year System Warranty*

  • Covers Labor and Mule-Hide Materials to Repair Leaks.  Includes the Mule-Hide Membrane, (EPDM or TPO) and the GreenGrid HDPE Plant and Ballast Modules.
  • Excludes roof insulation, deck, support system, metal flashings, drains, guttering, plants, soil and other growing media.
  • Excludes other components such as irrigation, mechanical, or electrical systems, ponds or other roof top construction
  • Does not cover the watertight integrity of walls, parapet walls, and other adjacent structures.
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Mule-HideMule-Hide Living Roof™ 10, 15, 20-Year Premium System Warranty*

  • Full System - Covers Labor and Mule-Hide Materials to Repair Leaks.  Includes the Mule-Hide Membrane (EPDM or TPO), Insulation and Fasteners and Mule-Hide Approved Metal Coping, Counterflashing and Edge Metal (if used). Includes the GreenGrid HDPE Plant and Ballast Modules.
  • Excludes roof deck, support system, metal flashings, drains, guttering, plants, soil and other growing media.
  • Excludes other components such as irrigation, mechanical, or electrical systems, ponds or other roof top construction
  • Does not cover the watertight integrity of walls, parapet walls, and other adjacent structures.
 
*Refer to Mule-Hide Technical Department for specific requirements for each warranty type, specific language, and sample warranties.  System Warranties are only available through Mule-Hide Warranty Eligible Contractors.  Mule-Hide warranties are no dollar limit warranties.
 
 GreenGrid®  and ABC Supply Co., Inc. are registered trademarks of
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. 
GreenGrid® System is a proprietary technology.  
U.S. and International patents pending.
WESTON is the sole licensee of the GreenGrid System in the U.S.
 
Can reduce avg. daily energy demand for cooling by 50%+
Source 1
Can double the
life of the
roofing system

Source 3
Can retain up to
60% of annual rainfall (90% in summer)

Source 1 & 2
After a 1" rainfall
event, can retain
up to 95%

Source 1
 
GreenGrid®
Features
GreenGrid®
Modular Solutions Advantages
European Method Disadvantages
(Traditional Built-in-Place)
Built-in Water Retention Modules offer built-in water retention for ideal stormwater management Water retention layers must be added
Controlled Water Retention Ecoballast® modules augment stormwater retention without plants and growing media Not available
Quick Installation Delivered pre-planted, ready to set in place, reduced downtime due to weather Multi-layer, built-in-place, time consuming
Competitive Installed Cost Competitive installed cost versus leading built-in-place systems New roof surface plus mat, drainage, root barrier, moisture retention layers often costly
Engineered, Consistent System Components engineered to work together, preplanted, optimizing production and consistency Customized by project, multiple sourcing, limited consistency and production speed
Lightweight for Existing/
New Roofs
Lightweight - installs on any existing roof surface in good condition (structurally sound building) Systems often heavy and roof surface replacement often required
Easy Rooftop Placement All system components easily placed on carts, can be taken to rooftop in building elevator Components delivered to rooftop by multiple sources, multiple deliveries, usually cranes
Vegetative Roof Section Installation Option of installing vegetative roof in sections offers opportunity for future add-ons More difficult and expensive to not cover entire roof due to edge design requirements
LEED® Recycling & Other Credits GreenGrid modules made from 100% recycled materials (additional points for other aspects) Generally do not have components containing recycled materials
Instantly Green Can be pre-planted in advance to be mature at time of installation (or more affordable plugs) Roof generally requires about 2 years to be "green"
Easy to Design & Alter Flexibility, ease of design, ability to later make alterations including additions Difficult to alter due to multiple layers of materials and edge design requirements
Easy Leak Detection & Repair Modules can easily be moved and replaced without disturbing growing media or plantings Excavation, textile layers cut & rolled back until leak found, plants and layers damaged
Wrap-Around Warranty GreenGrid installed as part of a Mule-Hide Living Roof™ offers a NDL Wrap-Around Warranty Limited Warranty - Removal & reinstallation of plants/vegetation generally not included
       
Source 1: National Research Council Canada.
Source 2: Denardo. J.C., A.R. Jarrett. H.B. Manbeck,. D.. Beattie, and R.D.Berghage. 2005. Stormwater Mitigation and Surface Temperature Reduction by Green Roofs. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(4) 1491-1496.
Source 3: U.S.Department of Energy; Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Federal Technology Alert. September 2004.
 
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  Living Roof Attachment I (1 of 4) PDF Download DWG Download
  Living Roof Attachment I (2 of 4) PDF Download DWG Download
  Living Roof Attachment I (3 of 4) PDF Download DWG Download
  Living Roof Attachment I (4 of 4) PDF Download DWG Download
  Living Roof Attachment II (1 of 2) PDF Download DWG Download
  Living Roof Attachment II (2 of 2) PDF Download DWG Download
  Living Roof Attachment III (1 of 2) PDF Download DWG Download
  Living Roof Attachment III (2 of 2) PDF Download DWG Download
  4 Inch Tray Profile PDF Download DWG Download
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  Segregation Detail: Between Garden & Existing Roof PDF Download DWG Download
  Segregation Detail: Between Garden & Exposed Roof PDF Download DWG Download
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