Sedum Shed Roof Diy

Now for the question how much did this cost me.

Sedum shed roof diy.

This website based guide builds on the material and information in our original pdf the diy guide to green living roofs which we published in 2008. 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. Sedum green roof supply a wide range of top quality sedum mats and modular diy trays for green roofs. Building this single sloped roof shed was an excellent learning experience.

In order to adhere to standardized building codes and ensure adequate runoff your shed s roof must have a pitch of at least 3 12 read as three in twelve. Preplanning was essential to the build. If done properly it can be planted up and left to its own devices. The shed style allowed more windows near the high wall roofline which adds a lot of.

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 s a garden shed or a modern state of the art office building. Sedum is the cheapest lightest and easiest form of living roof which lends itself to the diy er trying to green up on a budget. This online guide is designed to meet the needs of diy enthusiasts looking to put a green roof on a shed or outhouse builders and landscaper contractors who want to build green roofs.

Determine your desired roof pitch. I was very taken with the enthusiasm of the team at sedum green roofs and i will be looking more.