Sod roofs

Originally posted by Ice Cold
Please excuse me, I need to go mow my roof. 😞

It's best if they are just left to grow. It's less maintenance, and the roots are stronger.

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Originally posted by lepomis
Does anyone know if Bill Clinton was kidding when he suggested that we should be using sod roofs instead of tar and shingles? I don't even think Gore has one of these does he?

Roof gardens (shrubs, fat plants and heather) are the next big thing.
Not only do they get rid of fine-dust in city air (from excaust fumes) and clean the air, they are also a buffer for rain fall and really help cities to decrease the pressure on sewer-works when it's wet.

And they look pretty.

Originally posted by shavixmir
Roof gardens (shrubs, fat plants and heather) are the next big thing.
Not only do they get rid of fine-dust in city air (from excaust fumes) and clean the air, they are also a buffer for rain fall and really help cities to decrease the pressure on sewer-works when it's wet.

And they look pretty.

They also rot any wood holding them. We've had a foot of rain in a day before and I'm sure we'd be holding umbrella's indoors if the roof was sod. Good Ole shingles will do just fine here. I'll just sit in my dry house watching the Chia Pet liberal homes sag.

Originally posted by hamltnblue
They also rot any wood holding them. We've had a foot of rain in a day before and I'm sure we'd be holding umbrella's indoors if the roof was sod. Good Ole shingles will do just fine here. I'll just sit in my dry house watching the Chia Pet liberal homes sag.

No, they don't (or shouldn't).
There should be an anti-root layer below the earth, so that moisture, roots, rot and things don't get into the building.
Also, if garden roofs are done with any expertise, the building integrity is looked at to see if it can withstand a "normal" green roof (sedum, moss and heather) or a "garden" roof (trees, etc. ).

Originally posted by shavixmir
No, they don't (or shouldn't).
There should be an anti-root layer below the earth, so that moisture, roots, rot and things don't get into the building.
Also, if garden roofs are done with any expertise, the building integrity is looked at to see if it can withstand a "normal" green roof (sedum, moss and heather) or a "garden" roof (trees, etc. ).

I have about a third of an acre of grass and trees, will that get me out of a lawntop?

And how to they keep this crap from going to seed and dumping all over my lawn?

Originally posted by hamltnblue
They also rot any wood holding them. We've had a foot of rain in a day before and I'm sure we'd be holding umbrella's indoors if the roof was sod. Good Ole shingles will do just fine here. I'll just sit in my dry house watching the Chia Pet liberal homes sag.

No they don't.

There are at least 2 membranes underneath the earth to prevent roots and water going through. Why do you comment on something you obviously know nothing about?

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Originally posted by Merk
I have about a third of an acre of grass and trees, will that get me out of a lawntop?

And how to they keep this crap from going to seed and dumping all over my lawn?

Well, green roof tops are basically an urban thing.
They insolate buildings, look good, but most importantly they absorb fine dust and contain water.

If you live in a forest...then...well...yeah... you can put a goat on top of it or something, but that's probably about the best use for it in suburbia.
(not worthe financial investment).

As far as I know the plants you use don't spread easily (and anyways, the bee populations are dying out...nothin' to worry about there) and you have to "clean" it once or twice a year. I presume this is to stop the whole pollunation thing.
I'll most likely be more informed on this issue in a couple of weeks time.

It's so bloody exciting it's making me wanna pee.

Originally posted by shavixmir
Well, green roof tops are basically an urban thing.
They insolate buildings, look good, but most importantly they absorb fine dust and contain water.

If you live in a forest...then...well...yeah... you can put a goat on top of it or something, but that's probably about the best use for it in suburbia.
(not worthe financial investment).

As far a ...[text shortened]... s issue in a couple of weeks time.

It's so bloody exciting it's making me wanna pee.

Dork. 😉

In all seriousness, this might be something I would consider for my next house, so I would be interested in learning more about it.

Originally posted by Merk
Dork. 😉

In all seriousness, this might be something I would consider for my next house, so I would be interested in learning more about it.

Check out the link I posted earlier, and skim through the benefits and perceived barriers links.
http://www.livingroofs.org/menumachine/lr1/navigation.html

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Originally posted by Ragnorak
Check out the link I posted earlier, and skim through the benefits and perceived barriers links.
http://www.livingroofs.org/menumachine/lr1/navigation.html

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A gunga roof would look cool. sensimilla anyone?