Green roof / Discussions

...roof. Our home does not have an attic. So wondering what systems have been successful - SIPs? Thanks. Choosing the best way to insulate a roof depends on how it is currently built. Let us know from bottom up if you can, and your climate zone as well. Choosing a roof design is your first step, here are the very basic tw...

...roof over a garage. The roof itself is in very good condition, but I would like to transform it into a green roof - hopefully as a DIY project. Can I build the green roof on top of the existing metal? What layers should I add? Is it safe to assume that the waterproofing is done by the existing metal roof? Do I still ne...

...green roof right now and I'd love some guidance on the parapet details as well as perimeter drains/gutter details.  A green roof is much heavier than roofs with standard roof coverings and so has to be designed to carry the additional load. You would need to consult with an engineer to determine anything structural, we...

...roof (4/12 pitch), in sequence from start to finish: strip entire roof down to deck;  cover 2x6' pine roof deck with either an air barrier or vapor barrier. What is recommended at this stage of the install of the roofing assemby? Air or Vapor barrier? install two layers of 1 -1/2 inch EPS expanded polystyrene​; ...

...green roof on our existing garage, its approx 70 years old. Where can we get materials to b iuld like to do it ourselves?

...green roof on a 'metal' building, you are referring to the current roof covering, correct? We do have a DIY green roof installation video, the first steps of this process (linked below) would be the same, in that you need a waterproof roof covering, then a root barrier, and certainly for a green roof in a desert climat...