We have been helping designers and specifiers find the best solutions for their projects since 1988. EXTERNAL WORKS is an ESI.info brand.
Roofdrain - recycled HDPE green roof drainage and water reservoir layer
Roofdrain green roof drainage layer is made from a lightweight, perforated recycled HDPE core with geotextiles bonded on both sides, designed for extensive green roofs to manage rainwater, support plant growth, and protect waterproof membranes. Water reservoir capacity ranges from 4.5 to 5.5 litres per square metre, with an additional 1.0 litre
Click for full image
Roofdrain green roof drainage and water storage layer
Roofdrain green roof drainage layer is made from a lightweight, perforated recycled HDPE core with geotextiles bonded on both sides, designed for extensive green roofs to manage rainwater, support plant growth, and protect waterproof membranes. Water reservoir capacity ranges from 4.5 to 5.5 litres per square metre, with an additional 1.0 litre per square metre held by the lower geotextile.
Lightweight drainage layer for green roofs with integrated water storage
Holds 4.5–5.5 litres of water per square metre in the core
Additional 1.0 litre per square metre water retention in lower geotextile
Perforated core allows excess water to drain efficiently
Upper geotextile filters fine particles to prevent blockages
Lower geotextile protects waterproof membrane
Made from 95% recycled materials
Applications
Extensive green roofs
Rainwater attenuation systems
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDs)
Roof gardens
Lightweight roof build-ups
Dimensions
Water reservoir capacity: 4.5–5.5 litres per square metre
Additional water retention: 1.0 litre per square metre in lower geotextile
Materials
Perforated recycled HDPE core
Selected geotextiles thermally bonded on both sides