How To Make A Living Roof On Shed

This website based guide builds on the material and information in our original pdf the diy guide to green living roofs which we published in 2008.

How to make a living roof on shed.

Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden. Step 1 check if it is load bearing. We wanted somewhere for some wildlife to have bees etc 3. Use it to cover the shed roof making sure there is a slight overhang all the way round.

While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask. This online guide is designed to meet the needs of diy enthusiasts looking to put a green roof on a shed or outhouse builders and landscaper contractors who want to build green roofs. And with a little forethought can present yet another opportunity to grow more food. 1 build the tanalised wooden roof frame.

Build the frame so it provides a 3cm lip around the roof felt for the substrate and sedum blanket to be. On a garden scale they can make a stunning feature. There are some things you need to check before building but the job is not very difficult. From there you can begin measuring cutting and arranging your rafter boards in the desired configuration.

To stop your shed from penetrating moisture first you need to line the roof. In this example i have used a pent shed roof rather than an apex which is easier to demonstrate on. I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live in central london 2. Carefully cut the top of your compost bag and empty out the soil for later.

A green roof can help turn the ordinary into something really unique. Then make a plastic sheet from the bag by slitting the side seam. You will need to build a tanalised wooden frame to your existing shed roof. Whether you re building a brand new shed or re roofing an existing structure it s important to know the best way to cover it start by choosing a roof style that suits your needs and preferences for your shed.

Building a green roof on your shed is a way to add interest to the shed and produce a new area to cultivate. You are going to be adding significant extra weight onto the shed roof so you need to know that the structure is strong enough to support it.