Sedum Roof Detail

Sedum has very shallow roots a key requirement for an extensive green roof considering the modest depth of the substrate layer.

Sedum roof detail.

A sedum roof is by far the most popular choice for an extensive green roof system that sky garden provides. 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. We have vegetative roof details in pdf dwg autocad and autodesk revit rvt 2d and rfa 3d formats. We will always be up front with you on sedum roof detail and will look closely at the variety of natural options and biodiversity that will open up to you.

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. Sedum can withstand drought for example in very hot summers. The system provides an immediate green planting scheme for instant impact. 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.

Sedum is a lightweight method to create a green roof thanks to the modest substrate layer depth. 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. 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. Vegetation options plugs cuttings instagreen sedum carpet or instagreen sedum tile typical application.

Sky garden s sedum blanket is a pre grown mat of mature sedum plants. You can also get other suitable pre grown mats suitable for green roofs. The system is suitable for both new build construction and retrofit refurbishment projects. 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.

The vegetation mat is installed on a shallow depth of specially formulated free draining substrate and drainage board. It comprises mature sedum on 20mm of extensive substrate and incorporating a multifunctional water retention and filter layer.