Nowadays, due to the increase in population and land prices, tall buildings have replaced villas. For this reason, the green space of the old garden has been lost in the construction of houses, and people’s spirit has distanced themselves from nature. With the progress of the construction industry and the construction of new and light materials such as thermowood, the gardens have been moved to the terraces and roofs of houses in the form of the roof garden. Roof gardens are an ideal space that has been welcomed by many people.
The use of thermowood in the roof garden, in addition to reducing the weight of the roof garden structure on the roof, creates a warm and natural atmosphere in the apartments. In this article, we are going to examine the nature of the roof garden and learn about the uses and applications of thermowood in its construction.
A roof garden or green space on the roof is a modern technology based on the green roof. This term is used when green space is implemented on the roof (rooftop, yard, etc.) and an artificial bed is formed for growing plants at a height above the ground. Building a roof garden in the unused space of the building such as the roof or terrace, according to modern technology and aesthetic factors, in the current environmental conditions, revives the lost urban green space and increases the quality of life.
A roof garden can start with placing a few pots and end up with a garden and green space. Choosing the type of roof garden design depends on taste, building structure, usage, and climatic features.
To understand the uses of thermowood, you first need to know thermowood. Then you will understand its uses. Thermowood is natural wood that has been processed and heated under special conditions. Thermo is more resistant than ordinary wood. Since no chemicals are used in the production process of thermowood, it does not harm humans and the environment. Therefore, this material can be used in any part of the roof garden or green roof. The purpose of roof garden design is to evoke nature in apartments.
For example, thermowood is used to make pavilions, pergolas, benches, etc. in roof gardens. Also, the combination of wood and different plants inspires a sense of nature and vitality in every person. On the other hand, its lightness and moisture resistance has increased the use of thermowood in designs.
Thermowood is highly resistant to temperature and humidity changes. It also shows resistance against direct sunlight. As a result, it does not change color and dimensions. This advantage has made thermowood be used in the construction of gazebos and benches on green roofs. Other advantages of thermowood in roof gardens include:
The stages of implementing a roof garden are very important because of the way the roof is loaded, and negligence in one of the stages can cause heavy damage. It is also very important to consider the costs of its construction in the structure.
The most basic step in using thermowood in roof garden flooring is the foundation. First, the weight of the columns and foundation should be analyzed. After analyzing the structure, the weight allowed for the implementation of the roof garden should be determined. After making accurate calculations, insulation work should be started.
For insulation, we need the correct slope. For this, we have to slope the roof in such a way that it is towards the water outlet from the roof. After completing the slope, the roof insulation must be completely installed.
In the second stage of the construction of the roof garden, it is necessary to create a network at a suitable height for piping. Piping is used to drain water from irrigation or rain. To make the space more beautiful, irrigation pipes and hoses are placed under iron grids.
In the installation stage, we also consider the lighting of the roof garden. The cables are wired at this stage. In the cold seasons of the year, this environment needs heat. As a result, in the installation phase, we also consider gas piping and providing heat.
At this stage, flower and plant boxes are made using iron and cans. Flower boxes are covered with stainless plates and holes are made in them to drain the water from irrigation. Inside the boxes, they put insulation plates and permeable fabrics that can separate, filter, strengthen, protect, and drain water. After doing all these things, the desired soil and plants are placed in the flower boxes.
Thermowood is used for flooring as a material that is resistant to environmental changes. Recently, the use of thermowood material has gained attention among designers. It is used to make gazebos, cover flower boxes, and make benches and canopies.
To build a roof garden, you must have enough information so as not to suffer losses. Building a roof garden brings benefits such as increasing the lifespan of the roof against sunlight, increasing the price of the building due to landscaping, producing healthy air due to the presence of plants, creating a useful space without paying extra according to the municipality, etc. So, if you have the space and budget for it, building this space is worth it.
