Sedum Shed Roof Diy

Often no more than periodic visual checks and minor weeding are required.

Sedum shed roof diy.

The root system is the work force of the. Sedum spurium tricolor is one of the most ornamental. Draw your plan cut and bolt the pieces of timber together to fit and paint the structure with an additional protective. Even a flat roof should have some pitch so that it sheds water toward gutters.

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. The sedum plantings come from nearby emory knoll farms the only nursery in north america that focuses solely on propagating plants intended for green roof systems. We added a slightly angled piece of marine plywood on to the top added. 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.

Step by step directions for your diy green roof professionals can examine your roof to ensure that it will be strong enough for the green roof of your choice. Once the skeleton of the structure was in place. If done properly it can be planted up and left to its own devices. Step 1 prep the roof photo by alison rosa.