Green roof

XF Retain

enhances water management of green roof systems

    overview

    Detains and retains runoff, storing rainwater for the plants to use and stormwater management.

    Water retention fleece

    Water retention fleece

    Our water retention fleece is a nonwoven made of 100% recycled synthetic and natural fibres. Lightweight and highly absorbent, it can capture over 6 times its own weight in water. It is an ideal solution for enhancing a green roof's water retention capacity without incurring significant loading.

    Hygroscopic mineral wool

    Mineral wool has been used extensively as substrates in hydropronics. We adapted this horticultural approach by incorporating mineral wool mat to store water and nutrients in green roof systems. It can capture over 10 times its own weight in water and releases the excess after a time delay.

    Hygroscopic mineral wool
    OTHER FEATURES

    • Synthetic, non-rotting and durable.

    • Effective water capture and nutrient storage.

    • Superb water-retention-to-weight ratio for stormwater management.

    • Lightweight, flexible and cut to shape.

    • Soil-free options for rainwater harvesting and grey water reuse.

    OTHER VARIANTS
    XF 107 WR* - hygroscopic mineral wool
    XF 154 WF - filtration fleece
    XF 158 WR+F - water retention fleece and fertilizer
    XF 159 - water retention fleece
    XF 0600 - water retention fleece
    Applications enabled by this product

    Extensive Green Roof Systems

    Extensive green roofs weigh less, need little or no maintenance, help save energy and water, and support bio-diversity.

    Plant-In-place Systems

    Planting a green roof in situ with sedum cuttings or plug plants, and then caring for it, can be satisfying and affordable.

    Pre-vegetated Mat Systems

    Stabilises green roofs – no need for hydromulch or wind netting, and you have flowers and foliage all year round.

    Water Retention

    With advanced green roof technology, you can increase water storage capacity and keep the system weight low.

    SUCCESS STORIES
    Ultra Light Xeroflor Brings A Greener, Quieter World To Singapore’s Children

    Ultra Light Xeroflor Brings A Greener, Quieter World To Singapore’s Children

    How Xeroflor’s exceptional lightness made a green roof possible for a Singapore daycare centre – in the face of location, access and construction challenges.

    50 kg/m2

    fully saturated

    18°C

    potential temperature reduction

    Read success story

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