green roof permaculture project

Neel Nomado · 05-07-10, 02:21 PM

Hi,

I'm considering modifying my garage roof from a slope to a flat green roof with a possibly a permaculture project. I'm just starting the idea phase and don't really know a whole lot about any of it. But it seems to be a perfect location to do so.
It's approx. 10x20 and no shade.
above it on the house roof I plan on solar water heating to supplement my radiant hot water heating.

Any ideas or information would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Daox · 05-07-10, 03:51 PM

Welcome to the site.

That sounds like a cool project. I'd be interested in what goes into ensuring that your roof is strong enough to hold up under the newly added weight.

Neel Nomado · 05-07-10, 04:15 PM

I plan on checking the footing and probably having the structure properly inspected before continuing.
The idea started with the need to redo my roof. For the garage I plan on making it it flat, and the added support is definitely a big consideration.

Piwoslaw · 05-08-10, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daox

I'd be interested in what goes into ensuring that your roof is strong enough to hold up under the newly added weight.

I read that Vikings' houses in Greenland had at least a ton od soil and grass on their roofs, and survived hundreds of years. Plus that weight increases after it rains/snows.
Another thing to watch out for draining water: soil and plants up there will hold water and may cause mold rotting of the roof materials.

05-07-10, 02:21 PM	#1
Neel Nomado Lurking Renovator Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	green roof permaculture project Hi, I'm considering modifying my garage roof from a slope to a flat green roof with a possibly a permaculture project. I'm just starting the idea phase and don't really know a whole lot about any of it. But it seems to be a perfect location to do so. It's approx. 10x20 and no shade. above it on the house roof I plan on solar water heating to supplement my radiant hot water heating. Any ideas or information would be greatly appreciated Thanks

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05-07-10, 04:15 PM	#3
Neel Nomado Lurking Renovator Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I plan on checking the footing and probably having the structure properly inspected before continuing. The idea started with the need to redo my roof. For the garage I plan on making it it flat, and the added support is definitely a big consideration.