How To Lay A Roof Garden

Mediterranean plants are ideal.

How to lay a roof garden.

Stick on the underlayment. A rooftop gardens says jabbour is also a wonderful spot for al fresco meals particularly when enjoyed in the evening under a canopy of stars she advises that those considering a rooftop garden also think about aesthetics and how to maximize their space. A green roof can be done on any roof even a slanted one. Cut the shingles to fit around the flange s dome.

It s lightweight and easy to install. The roof garden will radiate heat from the roof plus the temperature is around 5c higher than temperatures at ground level. Draining and root stopping 1. Place the first screw.

Adhere the joint where the cut edges of the shingles meet the dome. Install the underlayment for the new roof tile next working with 10 foot sections at a time. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. Adhere the shingles adjacent to the flange with roofing tar.

Lay the lower edge of the flange over the top of the lower shingles and the upper edge is positioned underneath the. Secure the underlayment with nails that are at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof. Project step by step 15 roll out the self stick underlayment. Pour on the bags of gravel your looking to get just a single layer cover over the entire roof 2.

So you may need to install wind shields and overhead cover for shade and you will need to choose plants that can tolerate the extra heat. Roll over the root membrane. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Peel off the bottom backing.

If your roof has a steep slope install the battens next which are thin strips of material that run horizontally along the roof. To begin remove the old roof tile. Protect the roof against ice dams and windblown rain with self stick ice and water. Make sure the underlayment lies smooth before you nail the top edge.

Brush into place 3. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. When laying out the beds and containers leave space for a small table and chairs.