Grass Roof Bike Shed

This is part 2 of the bike shed where i show you how to build the lean to roof.

Grass roof bike shed.

The living layer protects the waterproofing layer from freeze thaw and solar uv both of which make a normal roof deteriorate over time. The green roof soaks up all that rain and meanwhile the bikes inside stay dry. Questions sales service. Both are around double the thickness of many cheaper flat pack bike sheds on the market.

It is made from pressure treated softwood 21mm thick and with 45 x 45mm framework inside. Slightly taller than most bike sheds at 1 7m this bike garden tool store with a sedum roof is 2m wide with room for up to 4 bikes. Sara westwood home owner cardiff. Freephone 0800 774 7650.

This website based guide builds on the material and information in our original pdf the diy guide to green living roofs which we published in 2008. Best artificial grasses for roofs as the total weight of the artificial grass is an important factor to consider when choosing which grass type to install on a roof we would recommend choosing a grass with a tall pile height. Green roofs and bike sheds are the perfect combo. The roof is looking fantastic.

Make a simple frame with the same dimensions as your shed s roof from pieces of rot proof timber using l brackets for the corners. The inside section of this shed slides out on runners from the end instead of the front minimizing footprint while maximizing secure storage. You can order yours with wild grass wildflowers or a mix of wildflowers and sedum. Buy evermat evermat code evermat garden room evermat shed.

On a practical level too. The bike store roof comes with a choice of wild grass wild flower or a mix of wild flower and sedum planting. This online guide is designed to meet the needs of diy enthusiasts looking to put a green roof on a shed or outhouse builders and landscaper contractors who want to build green roofs. Remember that you need to read the local building codes before starting the construction so you comply with the legal.

The unique thing about this bike shed is that it comes complete with a plantable roof. At just over a metre wide the four bike version will fit beside the car in most driveways so you ll never need to move the car to get to the bikes. We are noticing greater numbers of bee s and butterflies in the garden this summer than ever. This roof frame is super sturdy and it will also drain the water easily.