There is a general flow and separation of responsibilities, as is the case with any building project. In the case of SolaGreen it typically flows like this:
- Architect develops specifications with consultation from:
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- A structural engineer for assessment of wind resistance and load capacity.
- Solar professional for solar system requirements and design.
- Membrane professional for waterproofing specification.
- Irrigation designer for Irrigation design.
- LiveRoof sales specialist for green roof specification.
- Roofing Contractor: Installs and tests integrity of waterproofing.
- LiveRoof Grower: Provides SolaGreen Racks, Pavers, Edging, PipeRunner, Standard Vegetated fully grown LiveRoof Modules. LiveRoof Grower also recommends irrigation protocol.
- SolaGreen PV Rack-Installer (may be PV installer or certified LiveRoof Installer)
- Sources and installs approved underlaying drain board and Installs SolaGreen racks per specifications.
- Irrigation Contractor: Installs irrigation mainline and feedlines in PipeRunner cradles along with controller and control wires.
- PV System-Installer Installs PV system and tests for electrical conductivity and grounding.
- Irrigation Installer: sources and installs temporary irrigation.
- LiveRoof Certified Installer: Installs final chase cover, RoofEdge edging, LiveRoof modules and is responsible for plant care and irrigation until turnover.
- PV Installer: Sources and installs PV support rails, end caps and panel clamps, then PV Panels and electrical hookups and ongoing service and inspections.