Green roofs are more popular than ever, and that’s no coincidence. They offer considerable benefits for both your home and the environment. What’s more, a green roof requires little maintenance and you can install it yourself. Plenty of reasons to find out whether a green roof is right for you. We’ll walk you through it.

What is a green roof?

A green roof is a roof covered with vegetation. This vegetation can take many forms: grass, herbs, flowers and more. Green roofs can be found just about anywhere: on homes, garden sheds, office buildings, chicken coops and more. They can be installed on both pitched and flat roofs. The vegetation can be low-growing but can sometimes reach more than half a metre in height. On homes, you’ll usually see an extensive green roof where the plants remain relatively low. That's because these plants require very little maintenance.

The many benefits of a green roof

There are plenty of reasons to choose a green roof. It gives your roof a natural look and adds aesthetic value, but there are many more benefits:

• A green roof is good for the environment because it helps reduce carbon dioxide.
• A green roof also reduces water run-off, helping to prevent water problems during heavy rainfall.
• A green roof provides improved thermal and acoustic insulation in both winter and summer.
• A green roof requires hardly any maintenance and is very durable.
• Because it blocks harmful UV radiation, your roof lasts longer.

As a DIYer, you can choose AquaplanT Green Roof products for your green roof. They are also suitable for lighter structures such as garages, garden sheds, outbuildings and carports. The ready-to-install sedum plants are lightweight. AquaplanT Tray weighs a maximum of 60 kg/m², while AquaplanT Roll weighs a maximum of 80 kg/m². The total weight of the green roof generally does not pose a problem.

It's easy to install a green roof yourself with AquaplanT

Are you convinced of the benefits but unsure how to get started? AquaplanT offers a convenient solution. This complete package makes it easy to install a green roof yourself. Simply measure the area of your flat roof and we’ll deliver everything you need, in the right quantities, straight to your home. Delivery is completely free. The package includes vegetation mats, fertile substrate and root-resistant drainage mats. For large roofs, AquaplanT Green Roof Rolls are the ideal choice. For small roofs (< 40 m²), there is also AquaplanT Tray. These ready-to-use green roof cassettes come with substrate and sedum plants. Installation is extremely quick and easy: simply click the trays together.

AquaplanT: a practical, complete package for your green roof

• All materials delivered to your home free of charge
• Insulating effect in both summer and winter
• Extends the lifespan of the existing roof covering
• Good for the environment
• Helps buffer excess rainwater
• Requires very little maintenance