Garden Shed Grass Roof

So if you ve an outbuilding shed or wood store with a bare roof why not give it a makeover.

Garden shed grass roof.

Our grass roof sheds or green sheds are built using the same materials as our strongest range the beast range. Make sure that the roof has a pitch that will enable drainage. Small projects such as garden sheds and garage roofs can be undertaken by virtually anyone. If the pitch is more than 20 degrees from horizontal you will need to take precautions so the soil in your garden does not slip.

While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask. We add an extra frame ontop of that to support the grass. Green roofs are increasing in popularity to the number of benefits they bring especially in city areas. And with a little forethought can present yet another opportunity to grow more food.

They can be created for example on a gently sloping shed roof by building a grid of wooden cells on top of the roof and filling the cells with compost. These need 10 20cm 4 8in depth of growing medium enough to support perennials but not shrubs and trees. Check the roof is strong enough to bear the weight of a green roof and that the shed itself is up to it. Adding a green roof area to your home or garden does not only aesthetically improve your garden but provides a great tool for assisting in tackling the effects of climate change.

A green roof can help turn the ordinary into something really unique. I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live. Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden. Step 2 waterproof the shed.

Step 4 build a retaining frame. With the increase in extreme weather patterns green. If in doubt you ll need to install a sturdier framework see below. Adding a green roof to garden buildings such as sheds and storage areas reclaims the space they take up as well as improving air quality and encouraging wildlife into the garden.

Joe swift shows. On a garden scale they can make a stunning feature. In recent times garden sheds have become the focal point of many gardens. Start by working out the area of your shed roof.

If you are interested in one then choose any shed from the beast range and tell us on checkout in the extra details panel you want a grass roof. Build a living roof green roof. Suitable waterproofing root barrier drainage and filter layers are necessary. Here s how to use artificial grass to give your shed a great new look that s sure to make you the envy of all your neighbours.

Planning a green roof. Make sure that the shed roof is fully waterproof.