Sedum Roof Detail

The vegetation mat is installed on a shallow depth of specially formulated free draining substrate and drainage board.

Sedum roof detail.

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. Vegetation options plugs cuttings instagreen sedum carpet or instagreen sedum tile typical application. Sedum has very shallow roots a key requirement for an extensive green roof considering the modest depth of the substrate layer. You can also get other suitable pre grown mats suitable for green roofs.

Sedum green roofs are one the most popular options because this alpine plant can tolerate our varying weather conditions. We have vegetative roof details in pdf dwg autocad and autodesk revit rvt 2d and rfa 3d formats. The system provides an immediate green planting scheme for instant impact. Sky garden s sedum blanket is a pre grown mat of mature sedum plants.

You can also easily and cheaply pick up pre grown sedum mats ready to install providing low growing instant greenery to whatever sized roof. 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. Whether it is a sedum blanket or sedum plug our plants are lovingly nurtured at our uk nursery before being lifted and transported to site within 24 hours. It comprises mature sedum on 20mm of extensive substrate and incorporating a multifunctional water retention and filter layer.

A sedum roof is by far the most popular choice for an extensive green roof system that sky garden provides. Sedum can withstand drought for example in very hot summers. Sedum is a lightweight method to create a green roof thanks to the modest substrate layer depth. Sedum roof detail green roofs carry a huge array of benefits and as such houses out in the country and buildings up in the city have taken them on up and down the uk.

The bmi canopia st sedum may system is an extensive lightweight green roof system utilising a pre grown vegetation mat of 8 12 sedum species. An extensive garden roof assembly can be applied to flat roofs and sloping roofs with a pitch of up to 12 12 or 45 provided the appropriate measures are taken to cope with the shear forces and soil retention.