GREEN ROOFING

Green Roofs in Torquay, Torbay & South Hams

Bay Roofing provides green roof garden solutions for suitable residential and commercial properties in Torquay. Also known as living roofs, these systems transform otherwise unused roof areas into attractive planted spaces.

A carefully designed green roof can support biodiversity, help manage rainwater runoff and protect the underlying roof covering from direct exposure to the weather. Every installation must be designed around the building, roof structure, waterproofing system, drainage requirements and intended use of the space.

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Extensive Green Roofs and Sedum Roofing

Extensive green roofs provide a relatively lightweight, low-maintenance way to add vegetation to a suitable roof. Typically planted with hardy sedum in a carefully selected growing medium, they can also incorporate access pathways where required. Once established, sedum roofs are largely self-supporting but still require periodic inspection and occasional irrigation during prolonged dry weather.

Intensive Green Roof Gardens

Intensive green roofs offer greater scope for creating accessible rooftop gardens. Depending on the design and structural capacity of the building, planting can include a mixture of plants, shrubs, small trees and turf, complemented by walkways, terraces and seating areas.

Much like a conventional ground-level garden, an intensive green roof can provide an attractive outdoor environment for relaxation and recreation. It can also contribute to the wider environmental benefits associated with green infrastructure.

Due to their deeper growing medium and more varied planting, intensive green roofs generally require greater structural support, regular maintenance and a suitable irrigation system.

Benefits of a Green Roof

A professionally designed green roof can offer several potential benefits:

• Creates an attractive living roof space
• Supports plants, pollinators and local biodiversity
• Helps retain rainwater and slow surface-water runoff
• Provides additional protection for the waterproofing system
• Makes productive use of an otherwise unused roof area
• Offers options for low-maintenance sedum planting
• Can incorporate pathways, terraces and accessible garden areas

All green roof installations are subject to the structural suitability of the building and the correct specification of the waterproofing, drainage and growing systems.

For green roof installation, contact Bay Roofing to discuss your property,
explore the available planting options or arrange an initial assessment.