Planning, construction and more

You should do this before you start laying out the roof garden

A roof garden puts a lot of weight on the roof. Depending on how much soil is applied, weights of up to several hundred kilograms per square meter can arise. For this reason, the statics must be checked by a specialist before the roof garden is laid out. A building permit is also required for the roof garden. It is also important to ensure that a water connection is available or can be installed.

Plan the roof garden properly

As with everything, when laying out the roof garden, good planning is the be-all and end-all for a smooth success. You should be aware of the following:

• Which plants do you want to plant on your roof garden?
• Do you want to create a terrace?
• Should the roof garden take up the entire roof or just part of it?
• Do you need sun protection?
• Do you need a privacy screen?
• Do you want to install automatic irrigation?
• Would you like water elements on your roof terrace?

Have a roof garden laid out or do it yourself?

It is difficult to create a roof garden yourself. While Green roofs A skilled do-it-yourselfer can bring up the roof with just a little soil and low plants (here you can find out how to do it) is The creation of a roof garden, a so-called intensive green roof, is much more complex and should be left to a professional.

Building a roof garden

Building a roof garden is quite complex. Many different layers are laid depending on the provider. These are for example:

• Leveling layer
• Vapor barrier
• Insulation layer
• Separating layer
• Root protection film
• Trickle protection fleece
• Drainage layer
• Filter mats
• Substrate

Based on these numerous elements, you can already see that the construction of a roof garden is quite complex. Furthermore, it is essential to ensure that irrigation and rainwater can run off without problems. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a professional for the construction of the roof garden.