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jules b
jules b asked in Home & GardenGarden & Landscape · 1 decade ago

can you suggest a material to put on a pitched roof to hold soil for planting?

I am looking for suggestions to green a pitched roof 25o], preferable cheap or recycled that can contain 2-4 inches of growing medium. Something cellular would be ideal so the soil doesn't wash out.

Update:

thanks Jane, but I do want to bother as I don't have much garden, it is also a widespread method, using turf but I don't have that option and I want to grow something different.

Update 2:

Thanks CB, looks good although I'm looking for cheap!

Scott, I,m a builder and the roof is fine [for some reason the joists are over sized] and its a little Jack,

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  • Cerulean Blue
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    I would bother too!!!

    Not just to increase garden space, but the environmental benefits are terrific!!

    Go to the following website, greenroofs.org is a terrific resource!

    http://www.greenroofs.org/index.php?option=com_fro...

    They have MANY different products available, i.e.roof blocks, green packs... the list is extensive.

    Good Luck!!

  • R.Scott
    1 decade ago

    First consult an architect to be sure you're pretty roof can take the weight or it may replace your carpet and give you a skylight. You don't have any Airedale puppies? RScott

  • Jane
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I wouldn't bother on a pitched roof.

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