Green roofs already sold in a box: why not at IKEA?
Green roofs were in vogue a few centuries ago. The practice has recently resurfaced but in a limited way as only those able to hire talent could afford it because installation was so tricky.
Now London based http://www.urbanroofgardens.com is making it as easy as a mail order click & tick exercise .
One can order a box that will cover 12 square meters for just under 600 hundred pounds.
ECO NOTE
This democratisation of a valuable eco tool for urban living has started but would be dramatically accelerated by the sale at outlets like IKEA!
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ABOUT The UK offer: Urbanroofgardens is proud to present a complete "Green Roof in a Box" - all you need for an instant green roof delivered direct to your door! Easy to install and low maintenance, your environmentally friendly green roof will provide recreational space for you and a habitat for wildlife. Your pack comes complete with a 4 component system ready for you to lay down: a RoofMat (comprising a root barrier and waterproof membrane), a GreenMat (for insulation, water retention and feeding), a GroLayer (special growth medium) and finally the SedumSpread (fasting rooting macerated sedum plants). We can supply in any quantity, and we're also happy to come and fit it - email us for a quote. Available NOW! |
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Dimensions: One pack sufficient for 12 square metres |
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Delivery: 5-10days |
"The practice has recently resurfaced but in a limited way as only those able to hire talent could afford it because installation was so tricky. "
Sorry, but this is quite not true : green roofs are coming big, with cities incorporating them more and more in their development plans, and giving incentives. The total areas of green roofs planted within these past few years is HUGE, especially in Europe.
Now, if you want to make your own, it is not that expensive that only the rich can afford, especially when you consider that the green roof will help your roof waterproofing last 30-50 yrs instead of 10-20, and that you will save a lot on your energy bill.
Not even mentioning an increased quality of life . . .
Posted by: tree | Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:17 AM