An easy way to add greenery to your garden – living green roofs
Living green roofs are an increasingly popular feature of new buildings. They appear on homes, offices and public buildings. Weâve even spotted them on top of bus stops near our workshop in East Sussex! But they donât only have to be on buildings. In fact thereâs a way you can have your very own living green roof right where you can see it; in your garden.
How to add a green roof to your bike shed
A bike shed green roof is a lovely way to add a touch of greenery to any outside space. But please donât just go throwing a load of sedum on top of your existing shed and hoping for the best. Youâll need a roof that is specifically designed to support the weight of a green roof and make sure it thrives. Our bike sheds incorporate a heavy-duty roof structure, waterproof protective layer and hidden drainage system. All designed to enhance the benefits of your green shed roof.
Environmental benefits of installing a green roof
Our living roofs are green in more ways than one. Each one provides a beautiful little bio-habitat; attracting bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators as they thrive on sedum. It will absorb heat, rather than reflecting it back like concrete or paving will. And the green roof will hold rain water, reducing the amount of waste water run-off from your garden. A living green roof is an eco-marvel!
Other benefits of installing a living green roof
A bike shed green roof is a real talking point. When we install our sheds, passers-by are always stopping to comment on how nice they look. And youâll be able to enjoy how the roof changes throughout the year, particularly when it flowers in the summer. Children will love watching all the interesting creatures visiting your shed.
Why are green roofs perfect for small gardens?
If you donât have space in your garden for a lawn or any planting, a shed green roof can introduce a lovely touch of living nature – as well as somewhere to keep your bike of course! Green roofs are particularly good for smaller gardens or to break up paved areas with some green.
Shop living green roofs from Brighton Bike Sheds
Itâs not hard too see why our green bike shed roofs are so popular. We install them on well over half of the sheds we make. They are low maintenance, only requiring watering in times of drought. In fact our green roofs pretty much look after themselves. They are available on all our sheds – so just add a living green roof when you shop for your perfect bike shed.