Business Charlie September 30, 2022 0 Comments

Important Factors to Consider Before Creating Balcony or Rooftop Garden

Cities are expanding and personal living space is getting smaller. Nature lovers are adding balcony or rooftop gardens to stay connected with the urban environment. With the number of buildings popping around, there is a single option to fill in the absence of a normal backyard—rooftop garden. It offers you a feel of a traditional garden and wonderful views.

For example

You can lay synthetic lawns and add benches and tables on the terrace. Grow tall plants as they need less maintenance. You can have a Conform plant deck added across the plant that can help to enjoy book reading as well as a safe platform to keep the tall trees trimmed and controlled. Create an elevated bridge with modular platforms that can be adjusted to change the entire garden theme.

Even if your terrace has an HVAC system ensures to have access stairs and platform installed for safe ongoing maintenance. For a cohesive look decorate the platform with green creepers and trellis. Con-form Group engineers and designers can help customize the roof garden project.

Benefits of rooftop gardens

It is a vegetation layer that grows over a substrate across a sloping or flat roof surface. The substrate layer involves landscaping and drainage materials, which play the role of a protective waterproof membrane that prevents water seepage.

Protection from weather fluctuations, so no need for HVAC, which in turn lowers energy costs.
It feels like an oasis in the air.
Offers a chance to grow plants and food.
Enhances air quality.
Reduces stormwater runoff volumes.
Add value to your property if you plan to sell in the future.

Benefits of balcony garden

It is a small green space created on a verandah or balcony. You can add an array of pots and planter beds or a vertical garden.

It reduces noise pollution.
Gives an aesthetic appeal to a rarely used space.
A luxurious retreating space, especially in summer.
Enjoy planting and eating fresh herbs and veggies.

Rooftop gardens are complex projects involving an array of factors that need serious consideration before you even start. On the other hand, balcony, gardens are a simple process, where you can choose the right containers, and plants, as well as make arrangements for watering and fertilizing.

Important factors to consider before creating a balcony or rooftop garden

Approval from building regulations and even the council.
Check the roof’s strength and weight.

For garden design layout consider –

Shade for plants that require it.
Incorporate windbreaks in shade layouts like trellises and lattices.
Create privacy by placing sun shades or trees with fences or screens.
How to gain access to supplies and materials during the initial built and later on.
Waterproof electrical wiring for operating gardening equipment and power tools as well as lighting.
An irrigation system that will automatically water the plants.
Drainage to remove excess water or store it for reuse.
Waterproofing is crucial to avoid seepage inside the house.
Storage of fertilizers, spades, gloves, buckets, potting mix, hoses, forks, etc.
Wall cladding allows including material on the vertical surface for enhancing the aesthetics.