Green Roof Substrate Suppliers

For larger contracts substrates could be delivered in bulk tippers articulated wagons by hiab or moffett type wagons.

Green roof substrate suppliers.

All our green roof substrates contain recycled secondary aggregates like crushed brick and an organic component soil compost which are blended together in different ratios for various green roof substrate blends. Substrate for green roofs the growing substrate supplies water and nutrients to plant roots ensures gas exchange at the roots and provides anchorage to support plants. Extended roof life green roofs protect the base of the roof from mechanical damage uv radiation extreme temperatures roof lifetime can increase dramatically up to 50. Growing substrates for green roofs are typically composed of a mix of inorganic mineral and organic components.

Our green roof substrates are designed to the meet the exact requirements of each project undertaken and can be customised to meet technical specifications outlined by architects and surveyors. This green roof can be described as a combination of an extensive and intensive roof and therefore is also called a hybrid roof. Green roof seed turf plant suppliers feather grass viper s bugloss common toadflax bird s foot trefoil biodiverse green roof section find substrates plants liners and other supplies to meet the needs of the green roof you are building. Buy green roof materials from substrate and sedum to drainage board as well as our modular grufekit tiles systems.

Alfa aggregates are leading suppliers of green roof substrates and have been supplying substrates to green roof contractors for over 11 years. Sempergreen the leading supplier offers sustainable and fully covered green roof solutions. Co reduction 1m of a green roof can absorb 5 kg of co yearly due to reduced energy consumption there is a further impact on carbon dioxide reduction by 3 2kg yearly. Green roofs are a great solution for more green in cities.

A variety of plants that grow well in a soil depth of five to seven inches are good to use including certain perennials ornamental grasses herbs shrubs and sedums. Our own uk green roofing system is a blend of high quality substrate soil drainage board and sedum or wildflower blankets.