Comments on: DIY Green Roofs http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs a plan for greening the urban expanse Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:56:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: eve http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-120 eve Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:19:58 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-120 absolutely! have a cam now so i'll be hoping to add video soon! absolutely! have a cam now so i’ll be hoping to add video soon!

]]> By: eve http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-119 eve Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:19:33 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-119 when what leaks? the modules do have holes in them, but there is a waterproof barrier between them & the roof. green roofs actually reduce roof leaks and wear and tear on roofs from general weather. they extend the life of a roof! when what leaks? the modules do have holes in them, but there is a waterproof barrier between them & the roof. green roofs actually reduce roof leaks and wear and tear on roofs from general weather. they extend the life of a roof!

]]> By: Free Woodworking Plans http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-118 Free Woodworking Plans Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:25:55 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-118 Have you ever considered adding more videos to your blog posts to keep the readers more entertained? I mean I just read through the entire article of yours and it was quite good but since I'm more of a visual learner Have you ever considered adding more videos to your blog posts to keep the readers more entertained? I mean I just read through the entire article of yours and it was quite good but since I’m more of a visual learner

]]> By: Carol http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-116 Carol Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:34:23 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-116 I wonder what happens when it leaks? I wonder what happens when it leaks?

]]> By: chris worrell http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-92 chris worrell Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:44:39 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-92 I need a new roof on my garage so its going to be green ,will report back when finished . I need a new roof on my garage so its going to be green ,will report back when finished .

]]> By: Christie B. http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-89 Christie B. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:14:32 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-89 Green roofs are this year's little black dress! (the gals will get that joke!) All kidding aside, green roof's are making a nice in road into society. Let's hope they just keep coming! Green roofs are this year’s little black dress! (the gals will get that joke!) All kidding aside, green roof’s are making a nice in road into society. Let’s hope they just keep coming!

]]> By: eve http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-77 eve Tue, 05 May 2009 17:14:32 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-77 Hey Brian- Very excited that you are doing your own green roof! I would definitely check out this site: http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=415 to learn more about that diy roof. I think my concern with your plans are a) you need a waterproof/root barrier to protect the roof and b) weight - most new nyc roofs are graded at 35 lbs psf dead weight (I think that is the right number). You will also want to check your roof for any existing leaks as this could exacerbate the situation. I am not at all an expert - not even terribly well versed - on green roofing, I am working with professionals who know a lot more than me :) I would highly encourage more research on the subject before you get started! Good luck and send pictures! Hey Brian-

Very excited that you are doing your own green roof! I would definitely check out this site: http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=415 to learn more about that diy roof. I think my concern with your plans are a) you need a waterproof/root barrier to protect the roof and b) weight – most new nyc roofs are graded at 35 lbs psf dead weight (I think that is the right number). You will also want to check your roof for any existing leaks as this could exacerbate the situation.

I am not at all an expert – not even terribly well versed – on green roofing, I am working with professionals who know a lot more than me :) I would highly encourage more research on the subject before you get started!

Good luck and send pictures!

]]> By: Brian Miller http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-76 Brian Miller Tue, 05 May 2009 03:03:10 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-76 I am planning to grow a 6 square foot yard on a roof terrace at my apartment in Brooklyn. It is a newer asphalt roof with low parapet walls and a domed roof drain. I will put grass up to three of the walls with one edge of grass exposed. I plan on putting down a thin layer of gravel then a couple of inches of seeding dirt then rolls of sod. The home depot is right behind my building, I can bring it all home in a shopping cart. I will keep a watering can out there ready to go and water often. Do you have any tips for me? Thanks I am planning to grow a 6 square foot yard on a roof terrace at my apartment in Brooklyn. It is a newer asphalt roof with low parapet walls and a domed roof drain. I will put grass up to three of the walls with one edge of grass exposed. I plan on putting down a thin layer of gravel then a couple of inches of seeding dirt then rolls of sod. The home depot is right behind my building, I can bring it all home in a shopping cart. I will keep a watering can out there ready to go and water often. Do you have any tips for me?
Thanks

]]> By: Frank Schulte-Ladbeck http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-74 Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:18:50 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-74 My 2yr old is smarter than she lets on. She does enjoy hanging out in the garden. Now if I could only get her to stop picking vegetables before they are ready. The one thing about this roof system that we need to remember is that we have to look at the framing in the attic. The support structure has to be able to handle the additional weight. My 2yr old is smarter than she lets on. She does enjoy hanging out in the garden. Now if I could only get her to stop picking vegetables before they are ready.

The one thing about this roof system that we need to remember is that we have to look at the framing in the attic. The support structure has to be able to handle the additional weight.

]]> By: eve http://www.seedingthecity.org/diy-green-roofs/comment-page-1#comment-72 eve Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:06:46 +0000 http://seedingthecity.org/?p=47#comment-72 Hey Frank - I have to agree with you & your 2yr old - I think roofs are great gardening spots! They certainly present some specific challenges in regards to heat, sun, weight & water - but you are increasing your growing surface, protecting your roof (if done right) and having some ecological benefits too. I think your 2yr old is on to something here! Hey Frank – I have to agree with you & your 2yr old – I think roofs are great gardening spots! They certainly present some specific challenges in regards to heat, sun, weight & water – but you are increasing your growing surface, protecting your roof (if done right) and having some ecological benefits too.

I think your 2yr old is on to something here!

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