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.
Green roof shed design.
Layers forming green shed roof.
With a sturdy roof deck to support the roof the first step is to keep out the water.
The membrane comes in a roll that was xm long and ym wide.
If you want to fit a green roof to your house or garage it is always recommended that you take specialist advice as drainage and specific protective layers may be required that are usually out of the skills of most common gardeners.
The membrane i used to protect the roof deck was a 2000 gauge polythene damp proof membrane.
Step 1 check if it is load bearing.
How to fit a green roof.
Still need to work out a few.
This guide shows you how to fit a green roof to a shed.
Here s my take on making a shed for my terrace to expand a bit my working space and mostly store the big power tools.
Building a green roof on your shed is a way to add interest to the shed and produce a new area to cultivate.
When saturated these layers can weigh in at more than 100kg per square metre or 20lbs per square foot.
Creating the green shed roof growing medium.