Flat Roof Sedum

A sedum roof covering is the lightest form of green living roof.

Flat roof sedum.

You can grow sedum plants on any flat roof. Sedum is very resilient to diseases and insects pests. A sedum roof is a type of living roof consisting of a layer of vegetation that has been placed on a rooftop. The vegetation is self sufficient growing and developing to provide protection absorb carbon dioxide and creating a point of interest.

Sedum is easy to maintain and requires little water and nutrients. A pre grown green roof mat consisting of a carrier fleece for easy handling specially formulated growing medium and of course sedum plants. Sedum roof covering shortly after planting. 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.

3 drainage including filterfleece 11 20 mm. There are numerous benefits of having a sedum roof installed on your latest project. It is a good growing medium and ensures good water absorption and tenacity. Sedum can withstand drought for example in very hot summers.

A layer of material in which the sedum can grow above the roof s waterproof membrane and plant the sedum. You simply add a substrate ie. Sedum is a lightweight method to create a green roof thanks to the modest substrate layer depth. 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.