Living Roof Systems

Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden.

Living roof systems.

We wanted somewhere for some wildlife to have bees etc 3. Green roof systems there are three basic types of green roof. We offer a premium sedum s pod tray module or a standard mat system the premium s pod system has a greater variety of sedum species one average 6 9 per m2. Founded in 2006 we are just as excited and committed as ever to growing landscapes in new and unexpected places.

Consists of a thick layer of soil 50 200mm in which a variety of grasses herbs flowers and shrubs can grow. They just need a yearly trim and occasional fertilizer to look their best. Hardy sedums are most popular for green roofs because they thrive in a soilless growing medium and are drought tolerant. Ecocline is a patented thin profile green roof system that mimics the natural growth conditions of drought tolerant plants.

I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live in central london 2. Living roofs is a design build team reinvigorating public and residential structures with green roofs and living walls. Is the pacific northwest regional distributor of liveroof brand green roof systems. Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although.

See how this roof went from bare to bountiful plus the latest on living roof diy options. A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask. A green roof system provides good sound insulation keeps the living space quieter and creates more pleasant surroundings in urban areas.

Intensive thick extensive thin and semi extensive somewhere in between. As a result of approaching green roofs honestly and scientifically we have developed technologies that dramatically improve green roof performance with an emphasis on long term sustainability. Sedum green roof can supply all that is needed to create a green or living roof. This allows for equal distribution of moisture fertility and beneficial organisms and is the key to long term function of the green roof system.

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