We are noticing greater numbers of bee s and butterflies in the garden this summer than ever.
Grass roof bike shed.
The bike store roof comes with a choice of wild grass wild flower or a mix of wild flower and sedum planting.
It is made from pressure treated softwood 21mm thick and with 45 x 45mm framework inside.
This online guide is designed to meet the needs of diy enthusiasts looking to put a green roof on a shed or outhouse builders and landscaper contractors who want to build green roofs.
Make a simple frame with the same dimensions as your shed s roof from pieces of rot proof timber using l brackets for the corners.
This website based guide builds on the material and information in our original pdf the diy guide to green living roofs which we published in 2008.
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This is part 2 of the bike shed where i show you how to build the lean to roof.
You can order yours with wild grass wildflowers or a mix of wildflowers and sedum.
Buy evermat evermat code evermat garden room evermat shed.
Any of our grasses above a 35mm pile height will be appropriate.
Best artificial grasses for roofs as the total weight of the artificial grass is an important factor to consider when choosing which grass type to install on a roof we would recommend choosing a grass with a tall pile height.
The green roof soaks up all that rain and meanwhile the bikes inside stay dry.
The roof is looking fantastic.
Both are around double the thickness of many cheaper flat pack bike sheds on the market.
The living layer protects the waterproofing layer from freeze thaw and solar uv both of which make a normal roof deteriorate over time.
This step by step diy woodworking project is about bike shed roof plans.
On a practical level too.
Remember that you need to read the local building codes before starting the construction so you comply with the legal.
Green roofs and bike sheds are the perfect combo.
This roof frame is super sturdy and it will also drain the water easily.
At just over a metre wide the four bike version will fit beside the car in most driveways so you ll never need to move the car to get to the bikes.
The unique thing about this bike shed is that it comes complete with a plantable roof.
The inside section of this shed slides out on runners from the end instead of the front minimizing footprint while maximizing secure storage.
Attach the frame to the roof with metal straps at each corner to prevent slippages.
