Organic Green Roofs

As a result the roof structure can require less maintenance saving the owner money in replacement costs over the long term life of the roofing system.

Organic green roofs.

Think of us as a one stop shop for warrantied waterproofing design installation and on going maintenance support for you green roof. We re an ward winning lightweight green roofs pitched roof specialists. Plants growing on green facades are generally rooted in soil beds at the base of the structure in elevated planters at intermediate levels or on rooftops. It should also be light weight resistant to decomposition and compression and physically and chemically stable.

Usually supplied in pre grown rolls but. Most homeowners have to replace their roof. Succulents which grow in around 60mm of substrate growing medium. Whether wood metal or rubber you can choose from a variety of durable and eco friendly roofing materials.

As an alternative to imposing our built structures onto the land without considering the function of under used roof surfaces beyond waterproofing we can incorporate organic greenroof architecture as a way of designing with nature to evoke displaced landscapes and restore a measure of greenspace. Various green design principles. With 50 years of horticulture growing experience eco roofs is uniquely positioned to be your source for green roof knowledge and experience as well as growing and providing the green roof materials you need. Eco roofs is a grower and supplier of pre grown green roof trays pre vegetated sedum mats plants plugs cuttings and all of your other green roof supplies.

A selection of our recent green roof projects that we have delivered and completed. Green roofs sedum roofs. A green roof can increase the life expectancy of a roofing system by protecting the roofing materials from direct ultra violet radiation and extreme temperatures. Native uk wildflowers often.

Depending on climate choice of species depth of soil bed orientation nutrition and irrigation regime green facades may take several seasons before achieving maturity. Asphalt shingles aren t your only option. Green roof growing medium is composed of mineral aggregates and only a small amount of organic material. Coastal dwelling plants like sea campion vipers bugloss and valerian which tend not to spread too.