Sedum Roof Detail

Sedum green roofs are one the most popular options because this alpine plant can tolerate our varying weather conditions.

Sedum roof detail. It comprises mature sedum on 20mm of extensive substrate and incorporating a multifunctional water retention and filter layer. Sedum has very shallow roots a key requirement for an extensive green roof considering the modest depth of the substrate layer. Sedum is a lightweight method to create a green roof thanks to the modest substrate layer depth. The vegetation mat is installed on a shallow depth of specially formulated free draining substrate and drainage board.

Vegetation options plugs cuttings instagreen sedum carpet or instagreen sedum tile typical application. The system provides an immediate green planting scheme for instant impact. The system is suitable for both new build construction and retrofit refurbishment projects. 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.

Sky garden s sedum blanket is a pre grown mat of mature sedum plants. A sedum roof is by far the most popular choice for an extensive green roof system that sky garden provides. 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. You can also easily and cheaply pick up pre grown sedum mats ready to install providing low growing instant greenery to whatever sized roof.

We have vegetative roof details in pdf dwg autocad and autodesk revit rvt 2d and rfa 3d formats. You can also get other suitable pre grown mats suitable for green roofs. We will always be up front with you on sedum roof detail and will look closely at the variety of natural options and biodiversity that will open up to you. Whether it is a sedum blanket or sedum plug our plants are lovingly nurtured at our uk nursery before being lifted and transported to site within 24 hours.

100 dan road canton ma 02021 phone 1 800 451 2504 sales 1 800 576 2358. Sedum can withstand drought for example in very hot summers.