GES Biotek - Cell-Max™ revolutionary green roof growing medium data sheet
Cell-Max ™ Revolutionary Green Roof Growing Medium LIGHTWEIGHT / WATER RETAINING / GROWTH ENHANCING / SUSTAINABLE
GES Cell-Max™ is an ideal substrate for green roofs due to its lightweight structure, water retention capacity, and microbial synergy. Here’s why it’s a game changer for green roof applications: 1. Ultra-Lightweight for Structural Efficiency • 85% lighter than traditional aggregates like expanded clay or pumice, reducing structural load on rooftops. • Ideal for both extensive (shallow) and intensive (deep soil) green roofs, minimizing the need for additional structural reinforcement. 2. Superior Water Retention & Drainage • Holds ample moisture to sustain plants while preventing waterlogging, thanks to its engineered open-cell structure. • Enhances stormwater management by absorbing, retaining, and gradually releasing water, reducing runoff and urban flooding risks.
The porous structure of the GES Cell-Max™ growing medium promotes nutrient cycling and soil health without the need for excessive fertilizers.
3. Supports Beneficial Microbial Growth • The porous structure encourages microbial colonization, improving nutrient cycling and soil health without the need for excessive fertilizers. • Promotes natural plant-microbe interactions, helping to sustain a diverse and resilient green roof ecosystem.
Cell-Max™ game-changing features: • Ultra-lightweight • Retains moisture • Enhances plant growth • Supports beneficial microbes • Fire resistant • pH stable • Long lasting • Sustainable
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4. Long-Lasting & Sustainable • Inorganic and non-degradable, unlike organic media that break down over time, requiring frequent replacement. • Made from post-consumer recycled glass, supporting eco-friendly, circular economy initiatives. 5. Enhances Plant Growth & Biodiversity • Provides an optimal air-to-water ratio, preventing root rot while ensuring deep root penetration for drought resistance. • Ideal for sedum, succulents, wildflowers, and even edible rooftop gardens. 6. Fire-Resistant & pH Stable • Unlike organic substrates (e.g., peat-based media), GES Cell-Max™ is non- flammable, improving fire safety for urban structures. • pH-neutral and chemically stable, reducing the risk of pH fluctuations that could harm plant growth. 7. Improves Green Roof Performance • Enhances insulation properties, helping regulate rooftop temperatures, lowering energy costs for heating and cooling. • Contributes to urban biodiversity and carbon sequestration, improving air quality and reducing heat island effects. By integrating GES Cell-Max™ into green roofs, developers and urban planners can create resilient, efficient, and long-lasting vegetative roofing systems. Its lightweight, water-retaining, and sustainable properties make it a next- generation solution for cities looking to enhance green infrastructure.
A modern urban building featuring a green roof with GES Cell-Max™ growing medium. Sustainable layers support plant growth while promoting urban biodiversity.
v1.0 3-5-2025
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