by Eco Balance | May 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
A green roof requires regular irrigation until the plants have become established. Thereafter the plants need to be irrigated as and when necessary. This maintenance is determined by the type of vegetation, the depth and drainage characteristics of the soil and the...
by Eco Balance | May 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Selection of plant materialThe ideal characteristics of the plants to be selected are that they are drought resistant and wind resistant, they small low growing, easily reproduce themselves from seed in the event that the plants die of during times of...
by Eco Balance | Apr 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
GREEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION – WHAT TO CONSIDERWhen considering a green roof for your home, here are some things to think through first.WaterproofingDepending on the roof to be greened it may need to be waterproofed, on many suitable structures this has already been...
by Eco Balance | Apr 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
A green roof is a roof that is planted with low growing, drought resistant, indigenous vegetation in a shallow light weight growing medium. Green roofs do not require structural supports and can therefore be planted on existing roofs.Some of the benefits related to...
