BS 8616:2019 PDF

Scope: What is BS 8616 about? BS 8616 is a British standard on green roof substrates which explains specification for its performance parameters and test methods. BS 8616 specifies requirements for the testing of substrates (the growing medium) for constructed green roofs intended to provide long-term support for specified plant communities. This includes extensive and intensive green roof substrates. BS 8616 provides methodologies for testing green roof substrates covering the complete application range, and recommended specifications for physical and chemical characteristics considered to be optimal for extensive substrates. Note: BS 8616 does not address the wider ran...

BS 8616:2019 history

2019 BS 8616:2019 Specification for performance parameters and test methods for green roof substrates