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gail lightweight 85

Gail Lightweight 85 takes lightweight performance to the next level, engineered for the most weight-critical green roof applications where every pound matters. This advanced blend offers even greater weight reduction than Lightweight 95, making it the go-to choice for structures with the strictest load limitations

Built to excel in harsh rooftop environments, Gail Lightweight 85 provides a dependable foundation for thriving vegetation while respecting the most demanding engineering requirements. It promotes strong root systems, sustained plant health, and enduring green roof success in projects where weight optimization is paramount.


key features

  • Maximum Weight Reduction: Among the lightest engineered soils available, allowing for deeper media depths or more ambitious planting designs within tight structural constraints.
  • Excellent Porosity and Aeration: High void space ensures superior oxygen availability to roots, even in a lighter matrix.
  • Rapid and Reliable Drainage: Prevents water retention and minimizes saturated weight, critical for load-sensitive roofs.
  • Targeted Nutrient Delivery: Carefully balanced formulation supplies essential nutrients to support healthy growth across diverse plant types.
  • Long-Term Stability: Maintains structural integrity and resists settling, ensuring consistent performance over decades.
  • Versatile Plant Support: Accommodates extensive to intensive plantings, including sedums, grasses, perennials, shrubs, and small trees in deeper applications.