Elmich VGM® Green Wall
Elmich VGM® Green Wall
Elmich VGM® Green Wall
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<strong>Elmich</strong> VGM ® <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Wall</strong>Modular Living <strong>Wall</strong> System043 - 002Made from minimum50% recycled material®2010/11as seen on www.ecospecifier.orgSolutions for Sustainable Urban Development
<strong>Elmich</strong> <strong>VGM®</strong><strong>Green</strong> <strong>Wall</strong><strong>Elmich</strong> VGM ® <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Wall</strong> offers architects and developers a complete and durable solution for turning heat-absorbing andoften dull and monotonous walls into cool and attractive living green walls that assimilate easily into a natural or gardenenvironment. It protects a building from the harmful effects of sunlight and UV exposure and provides an insulating barrieragainst noise and extreme temperatures.Anti-Lift ArmBracket CoverSteel Support& Mounting BracketIrrigation & FertilisationSystem with Arrow DrippersPlanting Media Bag<strong>Elmich</strong> VGMPlanting ModuleSteel AnchoringPilasterWhat is <strong>Elmich</strong> VGM ® <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Wall</strong><strong>Elmich</strong> VGM ® <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Wall</strong> is a robust architectural living wall system comprising VGM ® planting boxes each with a plantingmedia bag, planting media, support brackets with covers, anti-lift arms and automated drip irrigation-cum-fertilization(fertigation) and anchoring pilaster systems.Installation of VGM ® Completed Installation Mature <strong>Elmich</strong> VGM ® <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Wall</strong>
DISTINCTIVE FEATURESIndoor and Outdoor <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Wall</strong>sAll-Around PlantingVGM ® design minimizes modulewarping and media bag bulging.Optional cut-away side openings enableall-around planting when required. Toppanel is easily opened and closed.Pre-PlantingVGMs pre-planted and nurtured offsiteallow the plants to take root andbe orientated to a vertical environment.This enables a mature living wall to beestablished soon after installation.Securing SystemEach VGM ® is secured by 4 steelbrackets and anchored to steel pilasters.Pilasters require minimal penetrationsof the supporting wall and enables easymounting and dismounting of the VGMs.Steel bracketsanchored to pilasterFertigation SystemAutomated fertigation system withmultiple arrow drippers inserted intothe planting medium deliver water andfertilizers directly at constant pressureto the plant roots.Anti-Lift ArmThe steel brackets and pilasters areengineered to a high safety standardand are especially suited on high walls.Locking arms prevent the VGM ® liftingoff the pilasters.Planting MediaPredominantly lightweight inorganicplanting medium resists slumping.Large media volume and proprietaryadditives allow use of a wide variety ofplants and ensures its sustainability.Anti-LiftArm
Advantages• Lightweight and modular• Robust and easy to assemble• Easy mounting, dismounting and re-mountingof modules• Easy plant replacement or design changeand maintenance• Wider plant selection with variable media depthand volume• 40mm gap between modules and the wall• Space for concealed drip irrigation facilities• Efficient and cost effective compared toother systems• Modules pre-planted in nursery beforeinstallation• Module arrangement and design can bepredetermined off-site• Modules are made from 100% recycled plastics• Supports <strong>Green</strong> Building CertificationSpecificationsVGMSize- actual (mm) 560 (H) x 480 (W) x 150 (D)- nominal (mm) 600 (H) x 500 (W) x 150 (D)Internal volume (l) ~26Weight- with media & plants (kg) ~30MaterialPolypropyleneColourBlack____________________________________________________Mounting SystemMaterial Stainless Steel 304/316Support Brackets 4Pilaster length (m) 0.6, 1.2 and 2.4Max. load (kg/m 2 ) up to 1000____________________________________________________Modular design allows for different green walllayouts with other finishes such as timber, stoneand signage. E.gSignageSignageVGM ® with plants Other finishes Orchard Central Mall Roof Garden, Singapore (Winner of Skyrise <strong>Green</strong>ery Award 2009)Note: The information provided in this brochure is based on current knowledge and experience anddoes not infer any legally binding assurance or warranty, expressed or implied. Intending purchasersshould verify whether any changes to specifications or applications or otherwise have been made sincethe issue of this literature. Environmental-friendly recycled materials are used wherever possible andphysical product properties including colour may differ due to source of raw materials used. Colourmay also fade due to UV exposure. All components of the product are designed for specific application,design calculations and any variation and/or deviation therefrom shall be the responsibility of theSpecifier and/or User.Singapore: +65 6356 2800info@elmich.comwww.elmich.comStrategicPartner of:SingaporeInstitute ofArchitects© <strong>Elmich</strong> Pte Ltd 05/11
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