Grass Roof Ireland

A sod roof or turf roof is a traditional scandinavian type of green roof covered with sod on top of several layers of birch bark on gently sloping wooden roof boards.

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Thatching is a craft passed down from generation to generation. Ever since i was a kid i ve used our native flowers and then finally in 1998 i started the grass roof company. An overview of how to add some life to your building s roof covering. Intensive roofs can include lawns flowerbeds shrubs and even trees.

Our sedum blanket is exclusively grown in magheramorne on the shores of the irish sea. The hardiest plants are the easiest to maintain. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. There are two types of grass roofs.

Many of these ideas we trial in our own garden here is a link to the work we do at home. Landscape variations are practically limitless for both design and use as it is possible to create an environment at roof. For the last 35 years we have innovated and improved upon green roof installation for both small and large scale projects. Traditional vegetation used in thatching is wheat straw reeds sedges heathers or whatever is grown locally.

Its distribution roughly corresponds to the distribution of the log building technique in the. It is said that staying in thatched roof cottages is popular while on holiday in ireland to get a feel for historic thatched roof living. Weather beaten from day one it s grown to endure the harshest weather conditions in the uk ensuring an extra tough easy care sedum blanket system that s virtually maintenance free. The cottages ireland 82 087 views.

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