How To Install Living Roof

A new york architect and green roof pro walks through the process of designing and installing a lush living rooftop by barbara eldredge barbaraeldredge sep 27 2016 11 30am edt share this story.

How to install living roof. Founded in 2006 we are just as excited and committed as ever to growing landscapes in new and unexpected places. In some cases these can be the same material. Save photo whom to hire. If the gaps lined up water could get directly onto the roof sheathing and then seep in through a nail hole.

Build a living roof green roof step 1. Next you lay the drainage layer that will redirect excess water to the edges. There are a number of types of living roof ranging from the one i ve made enough for some. You ll likely need to start with a structural engineer to be sure your roof can handle the extra weight which can be up to 40 pounds per square foot after it rains.

How to install a green roof prep the roof. Arrange the shingles so the ends and the tab notches do not lie directly above gaps in the shingle below. If you want a living roof the first layer is the waterproofing membrane topped by the root barrier. Lastly add the growth medium and the plants.

With a modular system like. After doing quite a bit of reading on the internet ok well an afternoon or so i soon realised. Even a flat roof should have some pitch so that it sheds water toward gutters. Here are his insights on installing living roofs from both a designer s and a homeowner s point of view.