Tournesol VGM is a robust, commercial-quality greenwall system, consisting of recycled plastic planting modules and powder-coated hanging rails. Tournesol VGM greenwalls provide complete, instant coverage for any vertical surface, and allow a wide, controllable variety of plant designs for any horticultural condition. Designed to last the life of the building, VGM is backed by Tournesol's 30 years of experience creating complete landscape solutions for the urban environment and unequaled after-sales support.

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Each VGM module has a generous 4.5" or 8.5" soil profile, which translates directly to healthier, stronger root growth and long-lived plants. Modules are shipped to the project broken down (saving freight), then assembled, filled, and planted in a local nursery. Grow-in typically takes 1-3 months prior to hanging.

The rail mounting system requires minimal penetrations to any wall, and can be installed independent of the modules. They work on any type of structurally sound walls, including building facades, screen walls, and walkways. Modules are hung quickly and easily, and may be removed as necessary for design changes or maintenance..

The Tournesol VGM rails come in end-mount rails (-S), with a single set of mounting holes, or double mounting rails (-D), for intermediary locations. They are available for 1, 2, or 4 modules (-1, -2, -4). All rails are powder-coated black stainless steel to last the life of the building. To achieve more than 4 module greenwalls (or combinations), multiple rails can be installed in a row. Rails may be mounted independent of the boxes being hung, to facilitate building completion and timing.

Tournesol VGM modules, manufactured of 100% recycled polypropylene plastic, are delivered flat to minimize freight. They need to be assembled (see illustrations below), the soil retention bag set in place, filled, then the top snapped in place. A highly inorganic lightweight soil mix (>95% inorganics, 30-50 lbs per cu. ft) should be used in the module. The modules need to be planted and grown-in on their backs in a nursery-type setting. The soil retention bag should be slit, and plugs, liners, or other size plants started in the soil. Minimum grow in time is one month. The plants must be well-rooted prior to hanging the module.

 

Once the module is ready to be hung, it needs to be transported to the job site, and the framset attached. All parts of the frameset are black powder-coated stainless steel. Long through-bolts run from the front frame, and screw into nuts on the back frame. Studs on the back frame set lock into the rails, ensuring the modules stay in place.

Once the units are hung, Tournesol recommends irrigating them with drip irrigation. Contact your Tournesol Siteworks salesperson to discuss irrigation and fertilization strategies.Modules can be removed or attached independent of one another, should maintenance be necessary. New modules (the least expensive part of the system) can be introduced to existing framesets, allowing replacements to be held in reserve.

Model	Description	Size
VGM-06	Polypropylene VGM Module, includes soil retention bag	19.6"w x 22"h x 6"d
VGM-10	Polypropylene VGM Module, includes soil retention bag	19.6"w x 22"h x 10"d
SFK-06	Support Frame Kit for VGM-06
SFK-10	Support Frame Kit for VGM-10
VGMR-1-S	End Mounting Rail for 1 row of modules	23.6" x 3.1"w
VGMR-2-S	End Mounting Rail for 2 rows of modules	47.25" x 3.1"w
VGMR-3-S	End Mounting Rail for 3 rows of modules	71" x 3.1"w
VGMR-4-S	End Mounting Rail for 4 rows of modules	94.5" x 3.1"w
VGMR-1-D	Double Mounting Rail for 1 row of modules	23.6" x 5"w
VGMR-2-D	Double Mounting Rail for 2 rows of modules	47.25" x 5"w
VGMR-3-D	Double Mounting Rail for 3 rows of modules	71" x 5"w
VGMR-4-D	Double Mounting Rail for 4 rows of modules	94.5" x 5"w

Design Services – Tournesol Siteworks can assist you with the details of your VGM green wall, including overall design, soil specification, plant selection, and irrigation, should you need it.