Green Roof System For Shed

And also so you can find out what works for you.

Green roof system for shed.

Waterproof first a layer of waterproofing needs to be added to your shed or garage. When saturated these layers can weigh in at more than 100kg per square metre or 20lbs per square foot. For a green roof installation that pitch should be at least inch per foot of run. Green roofs are made up of several layers typically a waterproof root barrier layer to protect the roof a drainage layer water retention mat then the growing medium and vegetation.

Check that your shed is strong enough to take such weight and remember that the walls will also play a large part in bearing the load. Even a flat roof should have some pitch so that it sheds water toward gutters. Step 1 check if it is load bearing. For plants to flourish on a green roof they will need moisture and drainage which means soil and a sturdy framework to keep it in place.

For a first green shed roof i would recommend that you start off relatively small. Enough to support the roof build up which comprised. There are some things you need to check before building but the job is not very difficult. Ideally a green roof will go on a slope up to 10 but if it s on a slope over 20 make sure you have a frame to stop the green roof from slipping.

Before the plants go up a structural engineer should check to ensure that the roof can support the weight of the engineered growing medium and plants.