The shed style allowed more windows near the high wall roofline which adds a lot of.
Sedum shed roof diy.
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.
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.
Determine your desired roof pitch.
Now for the question how much did this cost me.
Sedum green roof supply a wide range of top quality sedum mats and modular diy trays for green roofs.
If done properly it can be planted up and left to its own devices.
Often no more than periodic visual checks and minor weeding are required.
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.
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The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof.
Whether it s a garden shed or a modern state of the art office building.
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.
Preplanning was essential to the build.
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.