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residential
weekend course
living roofs |
This
course will look at the why, how and what of living roofs and living
roof installation. There is growing interest in the use of green
roofs on buildings, and also a growing number of people who wish
to do part or all of the installation themselves, with the least
possible impact on the environment (in terms of materials) and of
course on the pocket.
The
course will be run by John Little of The
Grass Roof Company, and Dusty Gedge of livingroofs.org
and the Green Roof
Consultancy
The course
includes:
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why
living roofs: the benefits to the environment and to the homeowner
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dispelling
myths: looking at some of the common misconceptions about green
roofs, such as maintenance, fire risk, cost, loads etc.
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basic
living roof installation principles: protection of building
integrity, drainage, irrigation / non-irrigation, soils, what
plants can be grown
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architectural
details: guttering, edge detailing, waterproofing issues
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an
in-depth look at soil types: commercial, those that can be collected
locally, and from recycled sources
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a
detailed look at what types of plants can be planted in what
kind of soils and soil depths
The
focus will be very much on how to do it yourself, how to source
relevant materials and even suggestions on how to collect your own
seeds.
There will be a practical workshop to construct a small demonstration
green roof, and a tour of living roofs near to the venue.
more
on living roofs
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| arrive: |
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Friday
evening at 6.30 for dinner at 7.30 |
| depart: |
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Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
| directions: |
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| what
to bring: |
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pen
and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots; money
for possible trip to pub (meals and bedding are provided)
NO DOGS PLEASE |
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us know: |
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if
you are vegan or have any food allergies |
| accommodation: |
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3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
| sat
evening: |
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either
a trip to the pub, or (depending on the weather) a bonfire.
General hanging out and socialising. |
| prices: |
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£190
high-waged; £160 waged;
£130 student / unwaged
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
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this roof
is covered in sedum, a low-growing succulent; sedum is the most
common plant for living roofs, especially on commercial buildings,
as it is drought-resistant, and doesn't need a very deep substrate,
making it suitable for lighter roofs
course tutor
John laying rolls of sedum on top of a crushed brick substrate on
a bike shed at a local school
this is a roof not a flower meadow - you can tell by the flue pipes
sticking up through it; it's course tutor John's roof, 10 years
after installation, during which time he's done precisely nothing
to it - no watering or cutting etc, but each year there is a beautiful
wildlife habitat with a range of grasses and flowers
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