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turf roof
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recently passed a new build farm unit which to me looked like it had a turfed(grass roof) it looked quite good blending into the landscape and no doubt eco friendly etc.
For fear of stating the obvious do they have to be mowed ? or what happens when they grow to much ?
For fear of stating the obvious do they have to be mowed ? or what happens when they grow to much ?
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It's a perfectly serious answer, Nosha. In Iceland, northern Scotland and the Western Isles you'll see cottages with grass turf roofs. Some owners actually encourage sheep to graze on the roof, even to the extent of lifting them up if the sheep can't manage to get up there on their own!
Water-loving plants would have a hard time of it if the roof dried out, and a few days of sunshine could kill them. Grass turf is more readily available, and is more able to survive, especially the tough hill varieties.
Water-loving plants would have a hard time of it if the roof dried out, and a few days of sunshine could kill them. Grass turf is more readily available, and is more able to survive, especially the tough hill varieties.
What is a green roof?
Green roofs are basically roofs where, instead of having tiling or felt as the outside layer, a mat consisting of either sedum or other succulents, grasses or moss is the visible layer. Underneath the living mat, a drainage system is installed, bespoke to the roof as different roofs and situations require different solutions. There are many different advantages to green roofs from excellent insulation capabilities, aiding in planning applications to simply looking good
Water loving succulents!
Green roofs are basically roofs where, instead of having tiling or felt as the outside layer, a mat consisting of either sedum or other succulents, grasses or moss is the visible layer. Underneath the living mat, a drainage system is installed, bespoke to the roof as different roofs and situations require different solutions. There are many different advantages to green roofs from excellent insulation capabilities, aiding in planning applications to simply looking good
Water loving succulents!
You don't happen to live near Earls Barton chas? Alibone's new recycling shed has had one of the moss roofs put on. Apparently it will need very little maintenance. I was quite disappointed, as when I first saw it I thought it was grass and couldn't wait for them to put a little potting shed on the roof to house the lawnmower!
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