Gardening of roofs is today considered to be somewhat exotic. As a rule, such a decorative technique is used on surfaces that differ in some non-standard designs. Such structures are inherent in buildings with terraces at various levels. In some cases, it is necessary not only decorative decoration by plants, but also the original coating device. In this case, a complete roof design is carried out, taking into account the wishes of the customer.
It should be said that green roofing is an excellent solution to some environmental problems. So, for example, in megacities it’s quite difficult to equip green zones on the ground, because often the cost of plots is quite high, they are usually used for the construction of industrial or residential buildings. Roof landscaping makes up for the shortage of plant areas. In addition, at the top of the building you can equip a playground, arrange a great place to relax.
It should be said that with the development of "environmental thinking" in developed countries, the idea of decorating buildings with plants has been quite successfully implemented. In this case, not only horizontal design is used. Vertical gardening of walls and building facades is also quite popular . In a number of countries, it is believed that buildings decoratively decorated with vegetation are a sign of respectability. And in some states, gardening of roofs, for example, is prescribed by urban planning requirements: the one who took the land from the city must return it to the surface of the building. According to experts, in houses decorated with plants, the microclimate is better, the air is cleaner. In the summer, the building does not overheat, the optimum temperature and humidity in the rooms are maintained.
In many European cities, roof greening is also used on buildings that are undergoing reconstruction. In some cities, architects use structures that are partially or completely underground. Such buildings are covered with turf, giving them the appearance of green or flowering hills. This technique is widely used also in private construction: not only residential buildings are made out, but also auxiliary, outbuildings. As a result, many structures, such as a bathhouse, a summer house, a garage and others, can be very organically fit into the surrounding landscape.
Roof landscaping can be carried out by various methods. The easiest way is to design the surface in the form of a green corner, while arranging tubs or containers with plants. As a rule, partial landscaping of the roof is carried out. This leaves free space for arranging furniture and arranging paths. Can be decorated with plants and the entire surface. Depending on the landscaping method, the intensive and extensive directions are divided.
An extensive direction in the design involves the use of only horizontal components. These include, in particular, horizontal lawn, gravel, pebbles, ground cover plants that do not require any special care, and so on. Intensive landscaping is characterized by the use of vertical elements, including shrubs and trees, structural elements of playgrounds, ponds.
It should be said about the undoubted advantages of the decorated upper part of the building using plants. In addition to creating a special microclimate in the premises, the structure receives additional sound and heat insulation. In addition, a roof designed in such a way will last without repair, as many experts say, for about twenty years. Properly executed design for a long time will maintain waterproofing, prevent surface deformation, protect it from mechanical damage.