There are many types of waterproofing membrane.
Flat green roof detail.
The plants on a green roof contribute to improving air quality by producing oxygen and absorbing air pollutants dust and co2.
Green roofs offer a sustainable and ecologically friendly solution whereby plants and vegetation can live on the deck of the roof.
Flat roofs are an easier option from a green roof construction point of view but living roofs are able to grow on pitched roofs too.
Unlike pitched green roofs flat green roofs can either take the form of extensive consisting of a thin layer of turf or sedum matting or intensive characterised by a greater soil depth that can even accommodate shrubs and trees.
Build a living roof green roof.
I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live.
The key to any good green roof project is a good waterproofing membrane.
While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask.
Flat roof green roofs.
Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden.
Architectural details photo by tommy hileman.
Note that it is not like a traditional roof garden in which planting is done in free standing containers as well as planters that are placed on an easy to access roof terrace.
And to ensure the appropriate green roof assembly relative to the membrane chosen is provided it is important to understand how they work and how they are installed.