Essential Green Roof Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

For the do it yourself builder, an “essential guide . . . to install and maintain a beautiful and ecological compliment to your home or office” (Kelly Hart, author of Essential Earthbag Construction).

Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings.

Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. This book includes: • The benefits of a green roof • The basics of planning and design • Assessing site conditions such as aspect, slope, and loads • Navigating building codes and working with building officials • Material options, including professional grade and economical or local alternatives • Planting suggestions for different roof climates and conditions, including food production • When to call on professionals to ensure safety and integrity • Step-by-step guidance for safe roof installation and detailing • Annual green roof maintenance.

Where common sense meets beauty—a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place.

Essential Green Roof Construction will give you the knowledge and confidence to install your own green roof.

“Impressive . . . and, importantly, easy for the average person to understand.” —Stephen Hill, associate professor, School of the Environment, Trent University

“Well-written, well-researched, and full of clear and informative drawings and photos.” —Lloyd Kahn, editor-in-chief, Shelter Publications, author, Shelter and The Half-Acre Homestead

“An excellent resource for both DIY and design professionals.” —Tim Krahn, P. Eng. Building Alternatives Inc., author, Essential Rammed Earth Construction

© 2022 New Society Publishers (Lydbog): 9781897408636
© 2021 New Society Publishers (E-bog): 9781771423069

Release date

Lydbog: 27. april 2022
E-bog: 9. november 2021