Adsibob Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I have enough sedum modules leftover that I can cover a 2m2 bike shed (dimensions 1m by 2m). But I don’t have any aluminium profiles to make the upstanding along the perimeter, or the protection fleece that goes under the middle to filter out any soil particles from the drainage. Googling around I found this edge trim, but at this price it will cost me over £180 for the 6 linear metres of upstand I need. I found a 1m by 2m sheet of protection fleece, exactly the dimension I require, here but the delivery charge seems excessive. Can anyone recommend a cheaper supplier, particularly for the edge trim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 The upstand could be pretty much anything, it’s only there to stop the sedum falling off and woven geotextile will allow water to pass and stop soil particles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Could you use some plastic guttering, square section, on its side. It is only to stop sliding until the plants are established, and to deflect water runoff to a drain. I would have thought agricultural fleece would act as a filter. Go to the GQT website, they know all about everything garden related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, markc said: The upstand could be pretty much anything, it’s only there to stop the sedum falling off and woven geotextile will allow water to pass and stop soil particles There is an aesthetic element to this upstand as it’s quite prominent, being a sedum roof over a low bike shed (about 1.2m high from the floor. I really like the look of the grufekit I posted, I just don’t like the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 52 minutes ago, Adsibob said: There is an aesthetic element to this upstand as it’s quite prominent, being a sedum roof over a low bike shed (about 1.2m high from the floor. I really like the look of the grufekit I posted, I just don’t like the price! Ah yes, wasn’t sure if you were going to have cladding etc. in front of the upstand as that always seems a waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) So I found a supplier that could supply 6 linear metres of trims, plus the connectors for just under £100. Was about to place the order when i say they wanted to charge £90 plus VAT for delivery! What the (expletive deleted) is wrong with this country. I estimate the parcel is less than 10kg. We just shipped an 8kg snowboard with parecelforce, including a pickup service from our house, where we charged £12. Edited July 4, 2023 by Adsibob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Adsibob said: when i say they wanted to charge £90 plus VAT for delivery! Is it because it’s long lengths? I recently purchased recycled plastic lengths for my new garage base and the postage was a 1/3rd if they cut it in half 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 minute ago, joe90 said: Is it because it’s long lengths? I recently purchased recycled plastic lengths for my new garage base and the postage was a 1/3rd if they cut it in half 🤷♂️ Well the snowboard i just shipped was almost 2m long, so I don't buy that excuse, given the longest length of trim I was going to purchase was 2m. It's just daylight robbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Adsibob said: Well the snowboard i just shipped was almost 2m long, so I don't buy that excuse, given the longest length of trim I was going to purchase was 2m. It's just daylight robbery. Fair point, what if you arrange collect and arranged your own courier 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 03/07/2023 at 09:41, Adsibob said: it will cost me over £180 How many artisan barbers visits / pilates lessons would that pay for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, Onoff said: How many artisan barbers visits / pilates lessons would that pay for? 1 down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 03/07/2023 at 10:45, markc said: woven geotextile will allow water to pass and stop soil particles But not stop sedum roots which will get into any gaps they can find in the roof cover What weight is this system when wet? I once wanted to prove why a green roof should not be a planning condition and did it by showing how much more material the building needed. I think it was about 50kg/m2. Is your bike shed up to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Onoff said: How many artisan barbers visits / pilates lessons would that pay for? Barber costs £14 to £28 quid, depending on what I have done. Last time he insisted on waxing my nasal hair and singeing my ear hair, but I didn’t like it, so he didn’t charge me for those. I’m going to purchase some cheap clippers and ask SWMBO to do it (my facial and head hair, not my ear or nose hair). Pilates costs vary, depending on whether you go for one-on-one by the hour or a 45 minute group session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 33 minutes ago, saveasteading said: Is your bike shed up to it? Yes, it’s made of steel and is solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Adsibob said: I’m going to purchase some cheap clippers I do my own, mirror and camera. Even got an attachment to trip orifices. Very good it is. Think it cost a tenner in The Middle of Lidl. Edited July 4, 2023 by SteamyTea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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