Sedum Roof Bike Shed

Remember that you need to read the local building codes before starting the construction so you comply with the legal.

Sedum roof bike shed.

Whether the need to get bicycles out of stairwells and common spaces in flats or provide convenient secure covered storage for bicycles at work our robust structures add wildlife potential and. It is made from pressure treated softwood 21mm thick and with 45 x 45mm framework inside. This is part 2 of the bike shed where i show you how to build the lean to roof. This step by step diy woodworking project is about bike shed roof plans.

Sedum in full flower. The hardiest plants are the easiest to maintain. Want to buy our sedum without drainage or growing medium. This roof frame is super sturdy and it will also drain the water easily.

Both are around double the thickness of many cheaper flat pack bike sheds on the market. Weather beaten from day one it. 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. System with roof basic protection layer.

For residential or workplace bike storage our green roofed cycle shelters add much more benefit and interest than a crude plastic roofed shelter. Green roofs and bike sheds are the perfect combo. 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. See details pricing.

On a practical level too. The living layer protects the waterproofing layer from freeze thaw and solar uv both of which make a normal roof deteriorate over time. Their standard range of bike sheds are clad in either scottish larch pressure treated pine or western red cedar then you have the option to add a living green roof. The green roof soaks up all that rain and meanwhile the bikes inside stay dry.

Slightly taller than most bike sheds at 1 7m this bike garden tool store with a sedum roof is 2m wide with room for up to 4 bikes.