Rehabilitation of the JB Green Roof: A Collaborative Effort

2025

Rehabilitation of the JB Green Roof: A Collaborative Effort

With the goal of eliminating moisture leaks in the offices and optimizing the green roof system of the Botanical Garden, installed in 2012, a comprehensive rehabilitation project was carried out, this time implementing modular technology.

Actions Taken:

  • Removal of plants, substrate, and deteriorated waterproofing.
  • Cleaning and surface preparation, including repair of edges and application of sealant.
  • Installation of new mesh and waterproofing.
  • Installation of a new gutter and 1.5 mm geomembrane to ensure impermeability.
  • Application of waterproofing.
  • Preparation and installation of over 1,000 trays with plants..
  • Office maintenance, including painting and repair of affected surfaces.

Area Intervened: 250 m2.

A Project That Brought People Together


This initiative was made possible thanks to the valuable collaboration of different teams and generous donors:

  • Over 1,000 trays, substrate, and parapetdonated by Eng. Ernesto González (Live Roof). Ing. Ernesto González (Live Roof).
  • Plants and tepojalprovided by DGSANPAVA. DGSANPAVA.
  • Geomembranedonated by Yaax Group Environmental Solutions,thanks to the coordination of DEBCH..
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