By applying sedum mats instead of loose sedum plants installation is very simple and this saves you a huge amount of time.
How to make a sedum roof.
The diy green roof guide aims to take most of the mystery out of how to build a small scale green roof.
This is in contrast to many commercial green roof product websites where the technical nature.
Next it s time to add the sedum blankets to your green roof ensuring that you can lift the sedum onto the roof safely.
You can grow sedum plants on any flat roof.
Whether you want to know how to make a green roof for your shed garage or house extension we hope to provide a clear pathway to accomplishing it.
Line the roof of your shed with a piece of plywood wrapped in waterproof butyl lining.
We can install your sedum green roof mat or install the modular tray green roof system.
A sedum roof covering is the lightest form of green living roof.
Remember the plants at the top of the roof will receive less water than the plants at the bottom so make sure this is taken into consideration when planting or laying sedum.
You simply add a substrate ie.
Sedum matting is also a popular.
The mats are better for large areas.
Sedum plants herbs wild flowers and grasses work best as they are more resilient than most while still attracting a wide range of wildlife.
Enjoy your eco green roof but do contact us if you have an installation or maintenance of sedum problems.
This will protect the roof of the shed from any potential water damage.
Making your roof more sustainable with sedum is in contrast to intensive green roofs a low maintenance and cost saving greening method.
An all purpose soil less peat free potting mix is fine for growing herbs and other edibles but mix in plenty of perlite to both improve drainage and save on weight.
Installing sedum green roof mat is straight forward but the modular tray green roof system is a great deal easier.
Once the sedum blanket is on the green roof simply roll it out making sure you have got the blanket as close to the edging as possible.