Low Maintenance Green Roof

In the spring the gutters and drainage channels will be cleared any weeds removed and fertiliser applied.

Low maintenance green roof.

For full value to the person and the planet he suggests extensive green roofs a substrate of less than 200 millimetres deep to ensure biodiversity and minimal maintenance. Lightweight low maintenance extensive green roofs extensive green roofs are constructed using shallow depths of growing mediums known as substrates and vegetated with low maintenance plants. Thus the roof should be weeded periodically to remove invasive species and to prolong the life of the plants and growing medium. Weeds and other plant seeds are likely to be deposited on the roof by birds insects and the wind.

Throughout north america there are many beautiful living roofs dotting our urban landscape that also require care. That includes those that top our buildings green roofs. Sedum green roofs require very little maintenance as they are very hardy plants and don t require much attention to keep them healthy. Regardless of the plants selected a green roof still requires maintenance that a traditional roof does not.

The option to specify a substrate system allows for a wider variety of vegetation to be chosen.