Lightweight Plant For Green Roof

Jim mumford on the first permitted commercial green roof in san diego county.

Lightweight plant for green roof.

3 drainage including filterfleece 11 20 mm. There are literally hundreds of varieties found. The thickness of the drainage layer will depend on the roof structure and the water storage capacity required depending on the climate. Their low growing and or spreading habits great drought tolerance seasonal flowers and contrasting foliage colours textures and forms make them ideal candidates for green roofs.

The green roof is the only building element that improves with age. The best plants for a green or living roof must be. Green roofs the best of biophilic design. Succulents particularly colourful sedums dominate shallow substrate green roofs across temperate europe and north america.

As required it can be delivered in big bags or pumped from a tanker truck. Substrate roll is a lightweight green roof substrate manufactured from long mineral wool fibres. Wind tolerant frost tolerant heat tolerant poor soil tolerant maintenance free. It is a good growing medium and ensures good water absorption and tenacity.

Laterlitegreen is a ready to use pre mixed lightweight substrate with optimised properties for green roofs and roof gardens.