Green roofs or sod roofs\u00a0originated in northern Scandinavia\u00a0centuries ago. The modern trend started when green roofs were developed in Germany in the 1960s, and has since spread to many countries. Today, it is estimated that about 10% of all German roofs have been “greened”.\u00a0Roofs covered in vegetation have great\u00a0benefits for the home, the surroundings and the environment. Learn how to build a green roof to bring nature closer to home and enjoy its multiple benefits. <\/strong><\/p>\n
Green roofs serve several purposes for a building, such as absorbing rainwater, providing better insulation, which leads to reducing heating and cooling costs by up to 25%, and prolonging the building’s life. It also filters pollutants, creates a habitat for wildlife and decreases stress for the inhabitants of the building as well as for those living nearby.\u00a0A\u00a0concentration of green roofs in an urban area can even reduce the city’s average temperatures during the summer.<\/p>\n
The best plants for green roofs are succulents, especially sedum. They have just the right properties: slow growth, retaining all the water they need and high resistance to temperature and humidity variations.\u00a0They also come in a spectacular color palette and look really nice.<\/p>\n
To keep the plants happy they need:<\/p>\n
These are the layers you should have\u00a0from down up<\/p>\n
Credits:\u00a0acoperisulcasei.ro,\u00a0instructables.com<\/p>\n