Our sedum blanket is exclusively grown in magheramorne on the shores of the irish sea.
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Torfbæir were the product of a difficult climate offering superior insulation compared to buildings solely made of wood or stone and the relative difficulty in obtaining other construction materials in sufficient quantities.
30 of iceland was forested when it was settled mostly with birch.
Landtech soils ltd produce supply and install affordable intensive and extensive living green roof systems across ireland and the united kingdom.
A simple drip irrigation system connected to your garden hose and a water timer is enough for your grass roof.
Until the late 19th century it was the most common roof on rural log houses in norway and large parts of the rest of scandinavia.
The hardiest plants are the easiest to maintain.
A greater pitch is likely to make the house look top heavy.
Oak was the preferred timber for building norse halls in.
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In fact many green roof systems are offered by companies specialising in the supply of flat roof membranes as water tightness is an equally important requirement for these.
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A green roof is in ecological terms a great and simple thing to do.
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The roof finish manufacturer will specify the minimum and maximum pitch required to ensure weatherproofing.
Many of these ideas we trial in our own garden here is a link to the work we do at home.
Used over a whole roof a green roof will be the single overriding design influence on the house as well as impacting on the construction right down to the foundations.
Weather beaten from day one it s grown to endure the harshest weather conditions in the uk ensuring an extra tough easy care sedum blanket system that s virtually maintenance free.
It replaces the ecology the new house sits upon thereby replacing the habitat that a house takes away.
From the waterproofing layer on you ll need a specialist company.
Plant the grass seeds.
Ever since i was a kid i ve used our native flowers and then finally in 1998 i started the grass roof company.
A sod roof or turf roof is a traditional scandinavian type of green roof covered with sod on top of several layers of birch bark on gently sloping wooden roof boards.
Since then we have introduced wild landscapes into schools public space and onto roofs.
Constructing your roof to be of warm construction is the most convenient way to tackle the condensation risk.
Protect your lawn use a wind blanket and cover the roof to protect your grass seeds.
Next step is planting the grass seeds.
For the last 35 years we have innovated and improved upon green roof installation for both small and large scale projects.
Choose seeds that are the best suited for the area where you live.
I ve always liked a plant especially the wild sort.
