I haven't actually constructed a living roof, but I've done a ton of research (we were considering one for a long time, partly because it would filter our rainwater so we could use a simpler filtration system in the house).
I would HIGHLY recommend you also do a ton of research.
Other than that, if your roof support can handle the weight you should be able to install one. If it isn't flat enough, you just need to nail down 2"x2" (or something similar) pieces of wood every 6" or so. This is to keep the soil from slipping off of the roof. However, this will only take you so far. What's the pitch on your roof?
Also, to cut down on weight, you have a few options. 1) You can use straw instead of soil and just throw some wild flower seeds up there 2) You don't NEED a thick layer of soil, 1"-2" is enough.
I would go into the installation process, but I really really do recommend that you check out the web and maybe get a book. You just can't screw around w/ a roof, it has to be perfect. The process is fairly simple though (excluding whatever system you rig to get things ON TO the roof lol) and the result seems to be well worth it.
Good luck!!
I would HIGHLY recommend you also do a ton of research.
Other than that, if your roof support can handle the weight you should be able to install one. If it isn't flat enough, you just need to nail down 2"x2" (or something similar) pieces of wood every 6" or so. This is to keep the soil from slipping off of the roof. However, this will only take you so far. What's the pitch on your roof?
Also, to cut down on weight, you have a few options. 1) You can use straw instead of soil and just throw some wild flower seeds up there 2) You don't NEED a thick layer of soil, 1"-2" is enough.
I would go into the installation process, but I really really do recommend that you check out the web and maybe get a book. You just can't screw around w/ a roof, it has to be perfect. The process is fairly simple though (excluding whatever system you rig to get things ON TO the roof lol) and the result seems to be well worth it.
Good luck!!
