Even though green roofs are low maintenance they still need some care and attention once a year to continue.
Green roof ireland cost.
A small green roof 30 50 m 2 with reasonable access would cost between 150 and 400 per square metre to install.
Landtech soils ltd produce supply and install affordable intensive and extensive living green roof systems across ireland and the united kingdom.
However the life cycle cost is competitive.
As an estimate in the uk the average cost per square meter of extensive green roof system is 50 100 whereas an intensive green roof system is 60 150.
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Green roofs provide extra space.
The latter is uncommon in ireland.
A cold roof deck a warm roof deck or an inverted warm roof deck.
Sedum green roof offers a wide range of top quality sedum and wildflower roofing products.
Our sedum blanket is exclusively grown in magheramorne on the shores of the irish sea.
The cost will vary with the green roof system and the particular situation.
For the last 35 years we have innovated and improved upon green roof installation for both small and large scale projects.
Benefits of green roofs.
A cold roof deck is where the insulation for the roof is installed below the level of the roof deck usually in the ceiling which keeps the roof deck and covering at a low temperature.
As a guide prices can vary from 50 m for a sedum roof to 200 m for a fully planted intensive roof the cost of any reinforcement needed to the roof and or wall structures is additional to this.
The initial installation cost of a green roof is more than a traditional roof.
Why do i want a green roof.
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.
Green roofs make the most of unused space within the increasing density of our cities.
Technical information services.
Notwithstanding this it is feasible to retrofit many buildings either by providing additional structural supports or a new floating roof to carry the green roof.
The hardiest plants are the easiest to maintain.
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 paralon total green roof system is bba certified as an assembly achieved in conjunction with our green roof partners app diadem giving you peace of mind that you are choosing a green roof that will stand the test of time.