Standard test method for wind resistance of modular vegetated roof assembly

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA A123.24
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
91.060.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

The test method in this Standard determines the wind resistance of vegetated roof assembly when subjected to dynamic wind flow and dynamic wind uplift in laboratory conditions.
 

Project need:

To provide a test method in a standard applicable to vegetated systems that are constructed on the roof.

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