How To Make A Planted Roof

Waterproofing the roof is the first step and this can be done by adding a membrane layer.

How to make a planted roof.

I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live. Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden. A mix of species helps to make the community that emerges more resilient and more interesting. Avoid using just one species of plant across the entire roof.

Ensure plants establish properly by watering for the first year after planting. Installers start setting the trays at the lowest end of the roof moving across and up the roof s slope. Micron damp proof liner or pond liner should cover the entire area where you wish to plant to avoid water seeping past. Using polystyrene instead of broken pots to crock the bottom of pots will also reduce load.

Fleshy leaved herbs and salads may need watering often in hot weather. Many of the most common culinary herbs happen to grow in dry rocky places making them ideal candidates for a green roof. Use lightweight growing media such as multipurpose compost and rockwool. Measure carefully and use the l brackets to.

Make sure there are ample drainage holes in the base. Build the outer frame first then add a central strut for strength. In general any roof with a slop of up to 40 degrees is safe to use providing the previous step s restrictions have been observed. With the increase in extreme weather patterns green.

The roof you are planting on should be structurally sound and strong enough without wet areas rotting wood or damaged materials. Compost can be further lightened by incorporation of perlite. The roof will require an incline to ensure that water runs off naturally and doesn t water log the roof. Starting in a corner and working right to left the 40 pound planted trays are placed in rows on the roof and inside the edging.

While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask. Green roofs are increasing in popularity to the number of benefits they bring especially in city areas.