Green roof

[Mattyjward]

Anyone had a 'green roof'(usually various types of sedum plant) done recently? After any pointers or recommendations...

[fazer71]

A friend HAD one, it was expensive to install and expensive to remove and replace too.

If it's on a roof attached to the house / flat then it could be a potential problem when you come to sell.

It?s for looks only if you want to be environmental then just put in more solid insulation.

Imho for garden sheds only ..

[Sue]

The newly built house at the Crystal Palace Road end of Ulverscroft Road has a green roof, or part of it does. I saw the turves (well not turves but you know what I mean) outside before it was installed, but I don't think you can see it from the street.

You could try asking the occupants about it.

There's loads of info online if you google "Green Roof".

eg this website (apparently they're based at/part of the University of Sheffield)

http://www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk/green_roof_code/wildlife_roof_design_guidance