A tile, a tile assembly and a method of fabricating a tile are provided. The tile includes: an arc-shaped tile body including a first end and a second end in its length direction; and an arc-shaped jacket including a fixing section and a mounting section sequentially disposed in its length direction, a convex side surface of the fixing section is attached and fixed to a concave side surface of the first end of the tile body, the mounting section protrudes from an end surface of the first end of the tile body, and a convex side surface of the mounting section can be attached to a concave side surface of the second end of the tile body of another tile, the convex side surface of the jacket is provided with a drainage groove between the fixing section and the mounting section and extending along a width direction of the jacket.

Environmentally responsible insulating construction blocks and structures constructed primarily of recycled materials are disclosed. The environmentally friendly construction blocks and structures comprise shredded rubber tire pieces coated with silica fume, slag cement and cement, which are then mixed with water and formed in a mold. A layer of grout or a fireproof material may be disposed on one side of the environmentally responsible insulating construction block. The environmentally responsible insulating construction blocks provide high insulation as well as strength for applications such as green roofing, wall construction and green roofing decks. Environmentally friendly structures can be built by pouring the coated shredded rubber tire pieces into molds to form walls, and then to pour a layer of the coated shredded rubber tire pieces as a roof deck, thereby creating a self-supporting structure in a monolithic pour.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, and/or manufacture that is configured to operably manage a flow of storm water that enters a drainage system of a roof and comprises one or more of a retention layer configured to retain storm water, a friction layer configured to delay a peak flow of the storm water into the drainage system, and a detention layer.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, device, method, and/or composition of matter configured and/or adapted to manage water received upon a raised pedestal paver system, the raised pedestal paver system comprising an array of elongate pedestals, the raised pedestal paver system further comprising substantially planar array of pavers, each pedestal from the array of elongate pedestals configured to partially vertically support at least two substantially adjacent pavers from the array of pavers.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, device, method, and/or composition of matter configured and/or adapted to manage water received upon a raised pedestal paver system, the raised pedestal paver system comprising an array of elongate pedestals, the raised pedestal paver system further comprising substantially planar array of pavers, each pedestal from the array of elongate pedestals configured to partially vertically support at least two substantially adjacent pavers from the array of pavers.

A planting system having a plurality of potting trays that can be interconnected in a modular fashion to create a multitude of different configurations. Each potting tray has a plurality of holes operatively connected with a conduit through which plumbing can be incorporated into the planting system to water plants in the potting trays via the plurality of holes. A plurality of pedestals may be used to elevate the planting system. Lateral braces may be used to interconnect the plurality of pedestals.

A self supporting panel system used to fabricate ceilings, floors, walls, or roofs. The panel system is assembled from a plurality of panels, each having a core that is sandwiched between opposing plate members. In a preferred embodiment, the core of each panel includes a unifying material to enhance the load bearing capacity of the panel.

A tufted geosynthetic lightweight ballast system for roof protection in which the system comprises a composite of one or more geotextiles tufted with one or more synthetic yarns.

In an embodiment, a method includes applying a liquid plural component polymer to a sloped roof to form a protective surface that inhibits moisture seepage to the roof sheathing. In some embodiments, the plural component polymer may be a polyurea compound having a hardening time that is less than approximately 10 minutes. In some embodiments, one or more of the components may be aerated prior to application to the roof substrate. In some embodiments, one or more polystyrene panels may be affixed to the sloped roof prior to application of the liquid plural component polymer. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

The invention relates to a planar textile drainage element for preventing moisture to accumulate around plants, as well as to the use thereof.