Sedum Shed Roof Diy

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.

Sedum shed roof diy.

Even a flat roof should have some pitch so that it sheds water toward gutters. Often no more than periodic visual checks and minor weeding are required. 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. How to grow yourself a living roof on your shed.

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. 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. 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. We added a slightly angled piece of marine plywood on to the top added.

The root system is the work force of the. Sedum spurium tricolor is one of the most ornamental. For a green roof installation that pitch should be at least inch per foot of run. Step 1 prep the roof photo by alison rosa.