Green Roof Nursery

We specialize in custom grown green roofs.

Green roof nursery.

Emory knoll farms inc. Has been the nation s leading supplier of green roof plants in north america. For over a decade etera has set the highest standard for green roof plants. Here green roof installer rob gaffney adds a second layer of rubber roofing membrane as a root barrier to prevent damage to the roof.

Special consideration must be taken to plan for waterproofing drainage and environmental challenges. Root resistant layer a root barrier deters. Wholesale grower of quality nursery stock for landscapers garden centers municipalities green roof contractors and conservation authorities. Better green roofs through the right partnership.

Founded the first green roof nursery in north america. You might have to add more joists strengthen existing ones or add bracing. With more than 34 years of experience as a perennial plant grower and supplier we will assist in selecting regionally appropriate beautiful plants that thrive year round with proper maintenance. Our innovative sedum tile combines the quality of a nursery grown plant with durability and ease of installation.

We have more experience than any other nursery in the united states in green roof horticulture. We are active in green roof plant research. Since 1998 emory knoll farms inc. Green roofs are installed on top of conventional roofs and have been found to outlast their non green counterparts because the plant material protects the roof s surface from harmful uv rays.

Our sedum cuttings supply the green roof and nursery. As the nation s leading supplier of plants for green roof systems since 1998 our accomplished horticulture team has more experience than any other nursery in the united states growing plants for successful green roof projects. Eco roofs is a grower and supplier of pre grown green roof trays pre vegetated sedum mats plants plugs cuttings and all of your other green roof supplies. A green roof or vegetative roof is a conventional roof that has been enhanced with a waterproof membrane a drainage system and a growing medium which is then covered in vegetation.

Pro advice get a structural engineer to tell you what your existing roof needs to support the weight of a green roof. Like any planted area green roofs experience periods of growth flowering and dormancy and so they are sometimes referred to as living roofs. Today green roof plants are the focus of our proud agricultural tradition. Green roof solution provider.