What this work involves
Assess the roof structure and waterproofing before choosing a green roof. Consider the weight of the complete system.
- Capacity and build-up
- Drainage and perimeter zones
- Planting and maintenance
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Position external doors in relation to the dining table and kitchen route.
What the drawing needs to explain
Put the kitchen, dining table, storage and garden door on the same drawing. Mark the main route without moving chairs to reveal how much clear space actually remains.
Allow for later maintenance
Keep flooring and kitchen information together where materials continue between them. Record how local repairs can connect without refinishing the entire zone.
Which trade-off matters?
A kitchen island can be a pleasant meeting place but also an obstacle between the entrance and garden. Compare it with a wall arrangement before designing kitchen and living areas separately.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on area, roof adaptations, system and access. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for green & sedum roofs. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging green & sedum roofs?
Not every flat roof is immediately suitable. Establish whether the structure, waterproofing and drainage can support the proposed system.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.