SWISS BOX

The first pre-cultivated bund with high water retention capacity to meet SIA standards.

 WHY CHOOSE THE SYSTEM  SWISS CAISSETTE?


  • 1er planter with high water retention from Switzerland
  • Produced with raw materials from Vaud  and in compliance with SIA standards
  • Absorbs on average 50% of annual rainfall (saturation at 33lt/m2)
  • Reduces installation costs compared with other existing solutions
  • Increases the lifespan of vegetation thanks to its water reserve
  • Easy maintenance on the roof and reduced maintenance  

The BENEFITS from Swiss Caissettes


  • Improves thermal insulation of the building
  • Acts as a rainwater retention tank on the roof
  • Relieves manifolds rainwater during heavy rainfall
  • Reduces energy consumption to heat and cool the building
  • Divides temperature by 2 measured on the roof
  • Double the lifespan seals
  • Reduces heat islands in urban areas
  • Increase the yield of photovoltaic panels (Evapotranspiration)
  • Improves acoustic insulation of the building
  • Favours biodiversityby offering a habitat for microfauna and birds
  • Stores a significant amount of C02

Further information on Swiss Caissette


WATER RETENTION & DRAINAGE

Water retention at saturation

33 lt/m2 according to our tests

Flood control

Perforated on 3 levels (30, 40, 50mm)

Perforations

359 perforations/m2 (82/case)

TECHNICAL DATA BOX

Box dimensions

588x388x80mm

HT substrate + vegetation

100 to 180mm

HT total flowering box

180 to 300mm

Number of boxes/m2 

4.39 boxes/m2

Saturated weight per m²

80 kg/m2

Box material

Recycled polyethylene

DELIVERY & MAINTENANCE

Palletising

EPAL 80x120cm / 5 layers of 4 boxes  

Delivery

Ex-field (EXW)

Transport

Quote on request

Installation

Max 36 hours after delivery, quotation on request

Watering

1 x after installation as required

Maintenance

Slow-absorbing fertiliser 1x/year in spring or just after installation is recommended.

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