Does a sedum roof need to be flat?

You can install a sedum rooftop green roof on any roof pitch from entirely flat to entirely vertical. Of course, with vertical green ‘roofs’ climbing up walls, you must be sure it’s fixed into place and consider that sedum plants and flowers will shed leaves and petals.

Can you have a pitched sedum roof?

Sedum Green Roof Kit for Pitched Roofs. Our Sedum Green Roof Kits are designed for use on roofs with a slope of 3 – 20 degrees. Therefore, if you have a flat roof with a slope of 3 degrees or less, please check out of Flat Roof Kits.

What goes under a sedum roof?

pea gravel! If your roof is flat (or up to 5°), a thin 10mm layer of pea gravel over the plant protection fleece to ensure water can drain without blockages. Use extensive lightweight green roof substrate designed for sedum or wild flowers which require between 70-200mm depth of substrate to root.

What does it mean to have a sedum flat roof?

Sedum Flat Roof A sedum flat roof is one which not only encourages the growth and cultivation of green life and various species to safely visit and thrive, it also allows you to create your own green roof space which you can look upon and enjoy across the months and years to come.

Do you need a pregrown sedum roof plug?

Pregrown sedum mats or sedum plugs, no matter which specification – our installers will always help you to pick the best look for you and your premises, commercial or otherwise.

What’s the best temperature for a sedum blanket?

Sedum is a succulent plant that is well able to store water in its leaves and therefore grows perfectly under diverse weather conditions. Installation and Maintenance of a Green Roof with Standard Sedum-Mix Blanket. The maximum gradient for the Standard Sedum-mix blanket is up to 31 degrees (7:12).

How much does it cost to install sedum roof?

Sedum roof cost can vary from installation to installation – and whether you are installing plugs, mats or blankets, we will always be able to offer you a robust and dependable quote to fit your budget at the start of any projects you undertake with us.