Grass Roof For Garden Shed

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Grass roof for garden shed.

Green roofs are increasing in popularity to the number of benefits they bring especially in city areas. If your shed roof is flat or has a pitch of 18 degrees or less consider building a green roof on it. Planning a green roof green roofs are made up of several layers typically a waterproof root barrier layer to protect the roof a drainage layer water retention mat then the growing medium and vegetation. Start by working out the area of your shed roof.

Building a green roof on your shed is a way to add interest to the shed and produce a new area to cultivate. Sow from seed or for a quicker and more reliable effect buy small plants or plugs and put direct into the soil. Allow a few centimetres excess to allow for trimming. When saturated these layers can weigh in at more than 100kg per square metre or 20lbs per square foot.

Preparing your shed roof and artificial grass. Wildflowers and ornamental grasses also work well. Prepare the roof by sweeping it with a stiff yard brush to get rid of any loose debris. This involves covering the roof in epdm and then adding a frame that can be filled with soil and planted with a mix of grass and flower seeds.