Evergreen Roof Gardens Brochure

evergreen roof gardens

The green roof specialists

Brochure 2010


About us

We are a green roofing company based in Sussex. We specialise in all aspects of green roofing,brown or biodiverse roofing as well as wildflower and meadow roofs. We have the experience andexpertise to ensure a successful end result to all your eco roofing requirements.

We have a commitment to the environment and endeavour wherever possible to use the mostecologically friendly materials and practices to protect and encourage any wildlife that may comeinto contact with our products.

We can help you with every aspect of green roofing, from information and enquiries to supplyingand fitting the roofs ourselves.

We cater for all sizes of green roofs, from commercial projects to private homes. We also offermaintenance contracts to ensure the long term success of your roof.


Green Roofs and Climate Change

Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges to face humanity and green roofscan help lessen it’s impact.

Benefits of a Green Roof

Green roofs absorb carbon dioxide as well releasing oxygen into the atmosphere.

Green roofs increase the insulation of the building, so the building uses less energy to heat andalso cool it.

Green roofs dramatically reduce stormwater runoff, with some studies suggesting by up to 70%,helping to alleviate flooding in problem areas.

Green roofs help to increase biodiversity, by encouraging a large variety of small animals andinsects in a protected environment.


Sedum Roofs

Using sedum is a great way to provide a natural finish to a roof. The plants themselves are veryhardy, and can withstand great ranges of temperature and weather. During the spring and sum-mer they will flower and attract many insects especially bees and butterflies. Normally the plantsare grown in a mat to provide an instant ‘green’ finish to the roof, but plug planting or seedingcan be used where a more bespoke finish is required or where cost is a consideration.

Having a sedum roof has many benefits for the building it is installed on as well as the environ-ment. These include increased thermal and sound insulation over a standard roof, a vastly re-duced carbon footprint and stormwater runoff

Sedum roofs can also be installed for their aesthetic qualities. Throughout the year, the plantschange colour from green to purple and red, as well as producing an array of flowers in springand summer, which had another splash of colour to otherwise dull rooftops.

Having a sedum roof also opens the roof up as an area that can be used for recreation, with path-ways and patios installed, a rooftop can become an extra living space for entertainment or relax-ation


Brown and Biodiverse Roofs

Brown roofs and Biodiverse roofs are a more cost effective way of bringing life to an otherwisebarren roof. They should reflect the plantlife of the area and use as much recycled material aspossible. Brown roofs are usually left to self-colonise so a local ecosystem can develop. A biodi-verse roof may be seeded or planted to help establish these species.

The benefits of these roofs are much the same as green roofs whilst being more cost effective,although brown and biodiverse roofs take a little more time and a little more maintenance beforethey are completely established.

Biodiverse roofs can be particularly useful in re-establishing species lost to construction as theroofs can be tailored specifically to the area, with local plants and wildlife being encouraged.

Evergreen Roof Gardens are able to provide seeding and planting plans tailored for anywhere inthe UK.


Wildflower and Meadow Roofs

Wildflower and Meadow roofs are a great way to make an impact and bring lots of life to a roof.Wildflower roofs provide a long lasting array of colour and shapes through the year and Meadowroofs provide a perfect habitat for many small creatures and invertebrates.

Both types of roof offer the same benefits of green and brown roofs, although because they use agreater depth of soil the insulation benefits are actually increased.

Wildflower and meadow roofs also attract lots of insects such as bees, butterflies and ladybirds,and can be installed to replace the habitat lost from building, increasing the biodiversity.

Evergreen Roof Gardens can provide planting and seeding plans tailored for anywhere in the UK.


Contact

If you require any further information, please get in touch with us...

Website - www.evergreenroofgardens.co.uk

Sales & Info - 01724 855565

Email - [email protected]

Fax - 08704 583055

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