Green roofs are ideal for enhancing the eco friendliness of homes and other structures. As sustainable home builders, we provide green roofs for all kinds of garden buildings and new house builds. We also construct green roof upgrades for existing properties in Hastings and the surrounding areas. Whether building a new family home, a prefab garden office or another bespoke structure, our eco house builders allow you to enjoy all the benefits a green roof has to offer. But what exactly is a green roof and what options are available? This guide tells you everything you need to know.
As a company offering unique, tailored and high-quality builds, we work closely with each customer to bring individual dreams to life. If you have a vision of a stylish green roof for your sustainable home or garden office, consider the following:
A green roof is a roof covered with plants. They can range from rooftop gardens with raised beds and potted plants to full multi-layered installations including stones, soil and grass. They offer numerous benefits that make them popular amongst the eco house builders at D&P Eco Builds Ltd and our clients, such as providing insulation and a habitat for wildlife.
There are different types of green roof and our sustainable home builders can help customers in Hastings choose the perfect option for new houses or garden buildings.
Extensive Green Roofs
An extensive green roof is a low maintenance option consisting of multiple layers, which are generally:
Self-sustaining ready-grown mats of sedum are available, which should not need watering or weeding, making extensive roofs an ideal option for clients in Hastings requiring a minimal maintenance roof for their prefab garden office, home or outbuilding.
Semi-Extensive
Semi-extensive green roofs require 4-8 inches of growing medium on top of other layers, as with an extensive roof. However, this type takes 12-18 months to establish and during this time weeding, watering and feeding are necessary.
Like extensive green roofs, semi-extensive options are suitable for various garden buildings and homes.
Intensive Green Roofs
Intensive roofs consist of raised garden beds or containers which should be lightweight and have plenty of drainage. Plants in containers will need watering all year round, so you must consider access and how easy it will be to maintain. Working with subcontractors, our sustainable home builders can provide irrigation systems for ease of maintenance.
With a green roof, our eco house builders provide clients in Hastings with a range of benefits. Whether installing a green roof on a house, prefab garden office or other building, the benefits include the following:
