This website based guide builds on the material and information in our original pdf the diy guide to green living roofs which we published in 2008.
Residential green roof diy.
Even a flat roof should have some pitch so that it sheds water toward gutters.
This online guide is designed to meet the needs of diy enthusiasts looking to put a green roof on a shed or outhouse builders and landscaper contractors who want to build green roofs.
With a modular system like.
Draining and root stopping 1.
Lay down a root barrier on top of a structurally sound waterproof roof using materials such as plastic sheeting or polypropylene geotextile fabric.
Whether you re choosing to go with an extensive or intensive treatment the primary layers of the green roof will remain the same.
How to install a green roof prep the roof.
Roll over the root membrane.
The 1 by 2 foot black polypropylene trays planted four months earlier and nurtured at a.
Pour on the bags of gravel your looking to get just a single layer cover over the entire roof 2.
Brush into place 3.
Step by step directions for your diy green roof.