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Meristem LITE

The thinnest full assembly we build, for decks with nothing left to give.

Optimised for Lowest saturated load per unit of retention
Depth
4" (100 mm)
Saturated load
26 lb/ft² saturated
Annual retention
55%
Max slope
to 2:12 without stabilisation
Wind
ANSI/SPRI RP-14 tested to 110 mph
Fire
ASTM E108 Class A (with border ballast)
Planting
12-species sedum mat, pre-grown 18 months
Maintenance
2 visits/year
Install rate
6,000 ft²/day, 2-person crew
Exploded assembly4" (100 mm) · 26 lb/ft² saturated
Sedum vegetation matPre-grown, 90% coverage on delivery25 mmEngineered growing mediaMineral-dominant, 45% pore volume60 mmFilter fabricNon-woven PP, 4 oz4 mmDrainage + retention board0.28 gal/ft² held at the root zone15 mmRoot barrierFLL-tested, 0.5 mm HDPE, loose laid6 mmWaterproofing (by others)Assembly is membrane-agnostic10 mmSTRUCTURAL DECK (BY OTHERS)
Specified when
  • Retrofit over existing structure
  • Warehouse + big-box roofs
  • Bylaw compliance at lowest load
Retrofit over existing deckStormwater performance
Previously sold as

If a drawing in your set names one of these, it is asking for Meristem LITE.

  • V-Lite 100VL-100

    Same assembly. Media spec updated to the 2026 mineral blend.

  • Verdura Sedum MatVSM

    Mat now ships 12-species; single-species option discontinued.

Technical documents

11 documents cover this system

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DOCX

CSI 3-part specification — Meristem LITE

Specification · v4.2

DWG

Typical assembly details — all systems

CAD + BIM · v9.0

DWG

Drain, penetration and expansion-joint details

CAD + BIM · v9.0

PDF

Load table — saturated and dead loads, all systems

Performance data · v3.1

PDF

Wind uplift test report — ANSI/SPRI RP-14

Performance data · v2.2

PDF

Fire classification certificate — ASTM E108

Performance data · v1.4

PDF

Installation manual — LITE and TRAY

Installation · v7.0

PDF

Pre-installation checklist + membrane sign-off

Installation · v3.0

PDF

Maintenance schedule + plant establishment care

Maintenance · v5.1

PDF

Warranty registration form

Warranty + safety · v4.0

PDF

Safety data sheet — engineered growing media

Warranty + safety · v2.1

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