kaygoo Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Does anyone have any experience of installing a turf roof? Considering different design concepts at this stage and would be interested to hear about other people's experience. Thanks Kirsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Aren't there some turf roofed places on Islay ? I seem to remember seeing something advertised last time I was drinking whisky in the vicinity (hence only a vague recollection). You might even be able to find a local roofer/turfer who can give you some pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvincentd Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 'turf roof'.....are you using this term quite specifically as distinct from sedum or wildflower roofs for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 If you want a grass roof it will be fairly heavy and the grass can dry and become a fire hazard unless watered. Probably OK for a shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: If you want a grass roof it will be fairly heavy and the grass can dry and become a fire hazard unless watered. Probably OK for a shed. Not much chance of that on the West Coast. It actually made the local news this year, that Stornoway had 28 consecutive days without rain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I turfed my cabin roof, the build up was. Vented void sarking boards underlay heavy gauge plastic x2 layer pond liner x 1 layer old wool carpet Ground fabric 25mm pea gravel for drainage and polystyrene to reduce weight More ground fabric 70mm turf this was a total diy job and done as a bit of fun. It works great and yes it dies back in drought but regrows within weeks. Stops the sound of rain and helps to keep temperatures stable. Heath Robinson but works great and people love the look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaygoo Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 On 02/11/2018 at 19:59, mvincentd said: 'turf roof'.....are you using this term quite specifically as distinct from sedum or wildflower roofs for example? Mainly - though wildflower roof at a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaygoo Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) On 02/11/2018 at 21:12, Cpd said: I turfed my cabin roof, the build up was. Vented void sarking boards underlay heavy gauge plastic x2 layer pond liner x 1 layer old wool carpet Ground fabric 25mm pea gravel for drainage and polystyrene to reduce weight More ground fabric 70mm turf this was a total diy job and done as a bit of fun. It works great and yes it dies back in drought but regrows within weeks. Stops the sound of rain and helps to keep temperatures stable. Heath Robinson but works great and people love the look. Thanks for that - that's really useful Sorry about the delay in replying. Not getting notifications for some reason. Edited December 24, 2018 by kaygoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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