Product Description

This CD has all the information contained in the print version of The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual, Second Edition in a convenient Adobe Acrobat® format, as well as vegetative roof construction details in computer-aided design 2000 format.

This manual addresses cutting-edge technologies available for vegetative roof systems, including the waterproofing system and its associated components, such as a protection course, a root barrier, a drainage layer, thermal insulation and an aeration layer, and an overburden of growth medium and plantings. Best practices are included for the design and installation of extensive, semi-extensive and intensive vegetative roof systems.

System Requirements:

Windows: Windows 98 or newer, Internet Explorer with Active Content enabled, or Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, Opera or any browser with Java and JavaScript (AOL browser not supported), Java 1.4 or newer (if using non-IE browser), Adobe Flash Player for multimedia content UNIX/Linux: Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, Opera or any browser able to use Java and JavaScript (Konqueror is not supported), Java 1.4 or newer, Adobe Flash Player for multimedia content Adobe Reader: 5.0 or newer for viewing PDF content (version 7.0.5 or newer recommended). Additional software may be needed to view some material included on this CD. AutoCAD 2000 Not compatible with MAC systems.

The NRCA Waterproofing Manual on CD

This CD contains the latest information on proper design; quality materials and workmanship; waterstops; warranties; material storage and handling; weather considerations; slope and drainage; and flashings, in addition to 52 waterproofing construction details to be used in conjunction with AutoCAD software to produce details to fit your specific project needs.

The CD version also enables the user to search by keyword throughout the text of the manual, print any portion of the text or graphics, and import the text materials into a word processing program.

System Requirements:

Intel Pentium Processor-based personal computer Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later Autocad 2000/2000i/2002/2004/2005 (only required for accessing CAD details) CD drive 64 MB of RAM 75 MB of available hard-drive space Note: This CD is intended to complement The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, Fifth Edition and should be used as a guideline to prepare proper specifications