Sedum Flat Roof Construction

Green roofing is becoming more and more mainstream as architects garden designers property developers and householders work harder to improve eco efficiency and combat the.

Sedum flat roof construction.

Used over a whole roof a green roof will be the single overriding design influence on the house as well as impacting on the construction right down to the foundations. The system is suitable for both new build construction and retrofit refurbishment projects. It comprises mature sedum on 20mm of extensive substrate and incorporating a multifunctional water retention and filter layer. The hardiest plants are the easiest to maintain.

Our sedum blanket is exclusively grown in magheramorne on the shores of the irish sea. The vegetation is self sufficient growing and developing to provide protection absorb carbon dioxide and creating a point of interest. Now comes the growing medium which for a sedum roof should be at least 8cm 3in deep and for a roof of wildflowers herbs salad and strawberries at least 15cm 6in deep. You can grow sedum plants on any flat roof.

Xf301 sedum blanket extensive green roof system when to specify. A sedum roof covering is the lightest form of green living roof. A sedum roof is a type of living roof consisting of a layer of vegetation that has been placed on a rooftop. Sedum green roof kit for flat roofs.

This is the lightest weight all in one system available. It replaces the ecology the new house sits upon thereby replacing the habitat that a house takes away. Weather beaten from day one it s grown to endure the harshest weather conditions in the uk ensuring an extra tough easy care sedum blanket system that s virtually maintenance free. If you have a sloping roof of 3 degrees then please take a look at our pitched roof kits where you can find a range of green roof kits that are perfectly suited to your sloping roof.

You simply add a substrate ie. A layer of material in which the sedum can grow above the roof s waterproof membrane and plant the sedum. Having said that any outbuilding or garden building with a flat roof is a suitable route. A green roof is in ecological terms a great and simple thing to do.

Flat roofs are an easier option from a green roof construction point of view but living roofs are able to grow on pitched roofs too.