- Extensive green roof system, a light weight system which includes a shallow growing medium. This type of green roof system is the most economical to install and also maintain. We can supply your total extensive green roof, with a variety of sedum blankets for different conditions or preferences. Our blankets can include sedum species native to the British Isles, native wild flower, ornamental grasses and culinary herbs to add a scent to your roof garden. We also supply cuttings, plug plants and even hydro seeding solutions for larger roofs. The environmental benefits of green roofing are well known but it’s also got to look right. Our expertise in Green Roofs will ensure that your client has a roof worth looking at and looking after.
- Intensive green roof system, a deeper layer of growing medium is required >200mm. Plug planting of varying species of plants, shrubs or trees can be installed in this type of system. Generally irrigation systems are required. If the green roof is to be used as a recreational area, walked upon, or forms part of a landscaping aesthetic, then an intensive green roof would be preferable.The green roof system is BBA certified as an assembly, giving you peace of mind that you are choosing a green roof that will stand the test of time.
Crown Roofing, Cladding & Facades install intensive and extensive living green roof systems across Ireland, United Kingdom and Europe. For the last 26 years, we have innovated and improved upon green roof installation for both small and large scale projects.