INTRODUCTION

Sky Garden aims to supply its customers with a complete interpretation, design, installation
and maintenance service for a range of urban greening solutions. Products selected are
high quality, where possible UK regionally procured and meet or exceed specification and
performance
Company criteria
Mission requirements.
Statement Directive

Sky
OurGarden is committed
services to becoming
include a full a trulyroof
range of living sustainable
and business. This means having
Nationwide the ability to provide our customers
Coverage
with high quality products and services in ways that
vertical greening products, maintenance and aftercare enhance the environment, ecological
Sky Garden has four profile and offices
regional sustainability
based inofCheltenham,
the work
s we commit to.
programs, training and support. Manchester, London and Bristol. Strategically located to
offer clients local support, products and services to meet
By applying strict quality controls in all areas of the supply and installation process.
Sky Garden manages the entire installation process their demands on a local or national level.
from concept to delivery including if required,
To seek to design, operate and maintain our equipment to the highest practicable standards in order to meet our
insulation and
environmental PV management, interface detailing,
objectives.
hard area and ballasting works, lifting and logistics.
Implement new technology to improve working practices.
The company operates nationally from four regional
hubs
To from
install where
plant sales and operational
and equipment support
and design capital is that blends as sympathetically as possible into the local landscape.
work
available.
To involve the public in our work, liaising with local groups and individuals where our operations may affect them.
Design services are based at Head Office where the
company
To delivers award
reduce emissions winning
to levels concepts
at which adverse for clients
impacts on the environment are avoided.
in all the major private and public sector UK markets.
To take materials from the environment at a level that is in balance withProject
the expected rate of regeneration.
Delivery
With expertise that meets the demand of the most Every project is assessed and interpreted by the estimation
To do all we
complex canand
site to comply
project with and, whereSky
requirements, possible,
Gardento better codes, consents and directives
team. Suggestions issued aswith
in adherence local, national and
specification and
European directives.
offers packages for the general construction, improvements to sustainability and system are provided. All
education, retail and health areas of the construction aspects of project management are offered completed to
To conserve
industry asand
wellprotect the environment
as landscape, and, horticulture
agriculture, wherever possible, improve it through the services we provide.
the highest quality and safety standards.
and renewable energy sectors.
To operate in a socially responsible manner.
Heritage
Since establishing as Greenfix in 1986, Sky Garden has
To lead by example by contributing towards sustainable development in integrating sustainability into business practice.
achieved consistent growth developing the green roof
division in 1996 and maintaining a strong relationship
guided ethos that provides results, security and
reassurance for our clients.

Supply Chain
Part of the success has been with regional production of
key components, primarily living products, blankets, plugs
and seed. The regional supply chain also provides us
with value engineering options and ultimately successful
delivery of on budget projects for our customers.

Sky Garden Partners

With a range of industry membrane manufacturers
including IKO, SIKA, Protan, PDT, Prelasti, Euroclad,
Rigidel, Icopal, Stirling Lloyd, TOR, Renolit and ICB. Sky
Garden can produce green roof systems compatible with
many of the UK’s leading specifications.

Training
Sky Garden offers a range of services to increase
knowledge along with an accredited installer program for
partner contractors.

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 SKY GARDEN CLASSIFICATIONS SKY GARDEN GREEN ROOFING

Green roofing generally falls into one of two main categories, Intensive Systems and Products Use Benefits
Green roofing comprises a variety Blanket systems: pre-grown sedum, Water management, air pollutant
Extensive Systems. Systems are governed by guidelines rather than standards; GRO, FLL,
of systems, some for instant impact wildflower or hybrid systems for instant reduction, ecological and environmental
NHBC and Building Regs are all considered when planning a system. (blankets), some for ecological and greening. function.
environmental function (bio-diverse)
and some for general use and leisure Plug and seeded systems for greater Green roof systems are designed
Intensive Systems Considerations When designing the plant species type, (intensive). species diversity and ecological function. and installed to meet quality, safety,
Which comprise a range of Green roof design is tailored to the all site conditions are considered and sustainability, aesthetic and industry
landscape areas for communal use, requirements of the site, elements, the appropriate mix will adhere site and Applications Bio-diverse systems for environmental requirements.
incorporating a range of larger plant, location and known weather variants. roof variants. Green roofs are increasing in popularity and ecologically sensitive sites requiring
occasionally tree stock, deeper When selecting components, key both in urban and rural areas. Roofs careful species and habitat preservation. Maintenance and Aftercare
and heavier substrates. Intensive considerations affect the selection The selected components will be the are selected for environmental reasons: Green roof warranties are tied to
systems tend to be heavier trafficked process. most suitable to meet the demands to increase habitat provision and meet Modular systems for locations not aftercare programs, all roofs need a
so designs accommodate this • Site and logistics. of the site and specification. The ecological guidelines; to mask or blend suitable for extensive products, pitched certain level of maintenance to remove
requirement. components will be sustainably, high a building into its surroundings; to aid roof applications and tight access invasive or damaging specimens.
• Aspect/exposure (coastal)
quality and meet all performance water management, reduce run off and situations.
• Wind/sun/shade/light/water
Extensive Systems criteria. reduce pressure on antiquated drainage Maintenance packages are tailored to
availability
Which are lighter, installed for systems; to reduce carbon and air Turf systems for communal use or the needs of the project, sector (new
aesthetic or environmental/ecological • Location/area of the country System choice is driven by several pollutants and to improve the function of meadowland re creation using deep build or refurbishment) and building
function, designed to specific loading • Winter temperature factors. These include aesthetics, a building whilst reducing noise pollution substrate beds for load bearing decks aspirations for the roof system.
and performance requirements, • Aftercare cost, component selection, coverage, and energy costs. and podiums.
low traffic, generally maintenance and bio-diversity. Green roof systems
• Access
only and with a high level of self use a variety of plant material, species
sufficiency. Systems are usually compatibility is measured in five ways:
blanket, plug or seed but can include • Bio-diversity
bio-diverse and modular systems.
• Pollen provision suitable for foraging
• Nectar provision suitable for foraging
• Habitat provision
• Sustainability
SKY GARDEN MODULAR SYSTEMS
Products Use Temporary, suitable as a system that only
Modular systems are used where Modular systems: pre-formed cells remains in place as a screen for a given
applications dictate extensive materials that can be finished with sedum or period of time, practical up to 3 years
are not appropriate or where membrane wildflower blanket, plug or seeded before the system fully knits together.
systems need inspection. options, bio-diverse or bespoke mixed
species to suit all requirements. Benefits
Applications • Lightweight, pre-grown, system
Modular systems are used in several Pitched roofs systems where the versatile, semi lightweight
key areas of the new build and locking mechanism allows for simply • Aesthetic & sustainable
refurbishment markets. They are application to roofs with slopes up to • Suitable for flat and pitched roof
pre-grown and simple to install, the 20° and above if suitable retention is applications
products lock together and tend to introduced.
have integrated irrigation systems and Maintenance and Aftercare
retention systems for roof slopes in Limited access situations where Aftercare services similar to the
excess of 12°. crane movement of components is extensive green roof systems.
impossible, modules can be carried in
lifts and by stairwell to roof areas.

Inspection, where membrane systems

or outlets need inspection the tray
system clips open and allows this
process to be carried out.

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 SKY GARDEN BIO-DIVERSITY SKY GARDEN VERTICAL SYSTEMS

One of the most important aspects of green roof design is allowance for suitable system bio- Products Use Benefits
Vertical systems are used to complete Modular green wall systems are • Cladding and screening of buildings,
diversity through species and habitat provision following site, local and national BAP (Bio-
buildings with high aesthetic finishes pre-grown and fit to wall cladding sites and industry.
Diversity Action Plan) recommendations. that compliment ecological and details, require complex water and feed • Aesthetics and environmental
environmental functions of the build, systems, tend to work hydroponically function.
the systems comprise high species and require high levels of remedial
• An aid to water run off use and
Bio-diversity plans will dictate requirements a green Habitat Construction numbers, can incorporate habitat maintenance.
management.
roof must meet. These may include: A key aspect of every bio-diverse system is the provision provision for a range of bird and bat
of habitat areas, these can be incorporated in a variety of • Ecology and acoustic reduction.
species and are adaptable for internal Wire systems require a wall to be
(1) Provision of habitats for key bird, bat, insect or ways: and external applications using modular covered with a wire framework that has
bee species, (2) Plant species diversity to provide or wire frame technology. Maintenance and Aftercare
• Habitat construction is driven by local and national ground planted species trained across
suitable foraging potential for identified bee, other Green walls are high maintenance
bio-diversity action plans, site bio-diversity it. Coverage is not instant but the plant
invertebrates and bird, (3) Wall based habitat provision systems that require regular remedial
assessments and ecology plans. Applications material is more sustainable and self
for a range of bat and bird species, (4) Insect intervention, correct use of water and
Modular systems can be used as sufficient.
hibernacula incorporated into surface substrates and • Use of substrates incorporating sand beds that feed and management of external
permanent or temporary screens,
habitats, (5) Particular use of site or local materials. allow for varied plant establishment and offer habitat pressures and conditions.
internally and externally utilising Green screens are pre-grown, tend to
potential to ground burrowing insects and small conventional fixing and mounting be 2-3m in height and can be ground
Bio-diversity also considers the type of material mammals. mechanisms. planted or used in planters where
used, where it has been sourced from, the distance it • Stone piles on sand beds to encourage ground mobility is required. These are often
has travelled to site and the percentage of recycled dwelling bee and insects and some small birds. Modules are pre-established with a Hedera (Ivy), Beech or mixed deciduous
content. range of plant finishes suitable for and designed to screen not necessarily
• Boulder piles providing larger off ground habitat
the aspect and exposure of the site. flower.
potential for insects, bats and birds.
Sky Garden see bio-diversity as a defining area of Systems incorporate irrigation systems,
green roof evolution and alongside standard extensive • Seasoned soft and hardwood piles that provide feeding and monitoring processes.
systems can provide bio-diverse modules and shelter and habitats for birds, small mammals, bees,
blankets to compliment some project designs. bats and insects.

• Bare areas to maximise foraging capacity of bird

species assuming allowance for invertebrate
SKY GARDEN LANDSCAPE
development has been made.
Products Use Hard landscaping, all areas of hard
Habitat provision is a functional requirement for bio-diverse The landscape and green roof markets Podium landscaping, all aspects of landscaping including raised beds, slab,
and brown roofs, where applicable material is available are linked through project relevance as podium works are considered, including block and deck detailing is considered.
from site; it can be incorporated into habitat design. many tenders incorporate disciplines drainage systems, pathways and
from both areas. extensive landscape, trees and intensive Roof landscaping, where green roofs
planting, water and leisure areas. interface with ballast, slab, artificial and
All aspects of hard and soft deck areas.
landscaping, production centres for Plant works, the company has
specialist drought tolerant tree and an extensive network of grower Hybrid systems, artificial systems are
shrub species and construction of partnerships that can facilitate the most becoming more prevalent on roofs
planters, podium, paths and roads, challenging of plant specifications. where leisure and communal use is the
slabs and decking are considered on a major driver but where different finishes
project basis. Drought tolerance, a special range and textures are required.
of drought tolerant plant material
Applications suitable for roofing and podium works is Benefits
Experience is critical so fully trained available. High visibility systems with a range of
Plant Species industry installers are used and Sky finishes, plants, trees, aesthetics and
Traditional bio-diverse or brown roofing re-uses site plant Garden offer a bespoke estimation functions.
material to maintain ecosystems. Material is removed from service for landscape and associated
site, stored and returned to populate the roof. green roofing works. Maintenance and Aftercare
Maintenance packages to fit the
Blended bio-diverse mixes are available if site material Projects often require higher levels of requirements of the project are available
is not available that offer herbs, grasses, wildflower and interpretation, installation expertise if required.
cornflower, these blend with self seeding policies normally and aftercare so packages are project
associated with this system. specific.

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 SKY GARDEN REGIONAL PRODUCTION TEMPLATE SKY GARDEN SOLAR SYSTEMS
Products Use Benefits Products Use Benefits
Roofs can be alien environments Blanket systems, produced on a Soft product often struggles on the Installing a solar PV system is a visible Domestic Solar, buildings with a Investing in a zero CO2 energy
for plants and increasingly regional regional basis to ensure material roof, tender material can be burnt from statement about being environmentally pitched roof orientated SW & SE or a production method can significantly
success and speed of establishment is has optimal opportunity to establish wind scorch and temperature exposure aware and as such can also focus reasonable size flat roof space can all reduce a building’s carbon footprint, 20
dependent on the suitability of material, and thrive once installed on the roof. if material is supplied from a more building users and householder’s minds benefit from PV. Regardless of building tonnes of CO2 per year can be saved
hardening off process and location of Product is field hardened and harvested temperate or protected production on their energy consumption and green type, height and location in most cases by a typical 10kW PV system (0.43kg of
production compared to installation as required, the most applicable facility. Regional and hardened product credentials as a whole. Sky Garden will be able to offer a secure CO2/kWh). With no moving parts and no
requirements. product is selected for each regional is produced to mirror as much as solution. energy transportation, on site PV energy
project. possible the site conditions and plant Applications generation easily enables organisations
Applications material will establish better and quicker. There are two main financial benefits Commercial Solar, ballasted and to obtain BREEAM rating credits
Sedum, wildflower, bespoke and hybrid Plugs & Shoots, produced in the West from a PV system. Firstly the free compatible fixed template systems to and meet their Carbon Reduction
blanket products are produced on a Midlands and hardened on site. Maintenance and Aftercare electricity which is available – this achieve a range of outputs are available. Commitments.
regional template with production zones All production material is monitored naturally helps reduce energy overheads Output design and specification is
in the South East, North and Scotland and mother stock is maintained to and provides greater supply security building specific and completed on Maintenance and Aftercare
whilst several units outside Cheltenham prevent species cross over and mix with some future insulation from the request. Project management and roofing teams
cater for blanket, plug and drought contamination. Bare zones surround cost rises associated with traditional operate nationwide and can deliver a
tolerant production. all production areas and seed nets are fossil fuels. Solar Thermal, heating systems high quality service with experience
erected to minimise the spread of weed applicable for commercial builds in providing a smooth integration with
from neighbouring areas at key times of Secondly most grid connected available if required, applicable for other site works. A full design, install
the year. installations will be eligible to health and school facilities with heavy and commission service is provided
obtain regular payments under the water use or swimming pools. for the PV system and advice about
governments Feed in Tariff payments location on the roof, ballasting and
system. This is an index linked and Ground Based Solar, field based options on how best to integrate with a
guaranteed return for 20 years that systems connected to the grid, broad green roof are all given.
enables a profit to be generated from acre and dependent on planning
the PV system (typical ROI 10-14%). and local conditions, regulations and Full cleaning and interface maintenance
The scheme provides direct payments subsidy considerations are part of the is provided as part of the package.
to individuals and organisations from pre-planning process that are part of an
utility companies who are obliged to buy all-round service package.
Substrates
renewable electricity at fixed, above-
Substrates are blended regionally using market, rates set by the Government.
virgin crushed brick, aggregate and
clay particles, composted pine/bark
mulch or green waste and comprise a
maximum of 20% organic content.

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 SKY GARDEN WATER MANAGEMENT SKY GARDEN COMPONENT SELECTION
Products Use Benefits A green roof system comprises a range of primary and secondary selections.
Water management now plays a vital System attenuation, designed into the Managing water will relieve pressure
role in green roof design, whether in system to manage water flow and the on antiquated or pressurised drainage
moderating run off, storage, green roof amount of rainfall the system can hold systems. Primary Secondary
attenuation, blue roof tanking systems and use.
1. Protection layer 1. Surface contour
or harvesting. How water is used is a Green roofs will reduce dramatically the
Geo synthetic fleece separating the drainage board Substrate or system surface contour for increased
pivotal part of the construction process. Harvesting, systems can be built to speed water leaves the roof compared
from the membrane diversity +/- 20-100mm
allow free draining that feeds harvesting to a standard flat roof system.
tanks and is used for ground and roof 2. Drainage layer 2. Habitat creation
Applications
top irrigation. Water retention and drainage cell, rigid, 12-60mm Substrate blends, stone, boulder, aggregate and
When designing the requirements Systems can be designed to use large
wood surface habitats
of a green roof, the question of percentages of average rainfall and still 3. Filter layer
water management can often be Storage, if weight and funds permit restrict run off even when fully saturated. Geo synthetic fleece separating the drainage board 3. River stone margin
compromised by cost efficacy and below system and wall mounted from the substrate 300mm standard detail 20:40 washed river stone to
weight load limitations. Substrate storage pods can be used to control Storage on roofs can aid periods of system edge
4. Substrate layer
beds are constructed to allow free and moderate water leaving the roof in a drought and ensure the roof and ground 4. Metal retention / separation up stand
Blended crushed brick substrate, topsoil, bio-diverse
drainage or developed with water fully controlled fashion. based plantings are not compromised Aluminium up stand as system retention or separation
substrate 40-200mm
holding capacity. Drainage systems can when watering is restricted. between stone and system, 0.9-3mm
moderate run off even when the system Blue Roofs, tanking systems with 5. Surface finish
Pre-established blanket, plug, seed or modular finish 5. Irrigation
is saturated helping drainage systems restricted outlet technology that hold
Maintenance and Aftercare Temporary sprinkler and permanent subterranean
to cope following storms. and control water beneath and within 30-50mm
All irrigation, harvesting and storage systems to roof top sources
ballasted systems.
systems are maintained as part of the
6. Maintenance
system installation package. Green
Irrigation, temporary and permanent System remedial and inspection visits to suit project
roof programs will normally include
systems with recirculation potential, and system
irrigation assessments and winter de-
solar sensors and roof moisture sensors
commissioning of surface systems that
can make this a fully automated
would be damaged by persistent cold
process.
weather.

Monitoring, wireless moisture sensors

that link to smart phone technology can
now warn of roof problems to a control
hub anywhere in the country.
Sky Garden’s UK grown blankets have been developed
specifically for extensive living roof systems, producing an

BLUE ROOFING attractive range of flora that in turn attracts a wide range of
fauna on to the roof.
Blue roofs are designed to harness the Blue roofs use controls above outlets
efficacy of storm water controls instead to regulate storm water runoff from
Sky Garden’s blanket substrate is a blend of recycled
and sometimes including vegetation the roof, preventing the downstream
crushed brick and organic material, allowing for a free
systems for the attenuation of water run drainage system from surcharging and
draining low nutrient and moisture retentive growing
off. Blue roofs tend to occur on large flooding. Some storm water may be
medium.
open roof spaces with high capture temporarily stored on the roof while the
capacity, normally seen in commercial discharge can be released to a storm
Sky Garden’s water retention and drainage boards are
development, with wide gutters and a water harvesting or infiltration system,
designed specifically for living roofs. The bonded filter
robust waterproof tanking membrane. or a portion can be discharged to the
fleece prevents any blockages, the retention cups store
drainage system at a relatively slower
water for healthy growth and the perforations allow for
Benefits flow rate.
drainage of excess water.
The benefits of blue roofing are water
capture and run off control, encapsulated In many circumstances, blue roofs
cell systems compatible with green roof actually control potential costs related to
and ballasted systems, better harvesting storm water flooding. The protection fleece adds an extra layer of defence to the
and delivery controls of stored water, waterproofing layer.
closed systems so minimal risk of
contamination or disease cultivation.

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SKY GARDEN COMPONENT SELECTION SKY GARDEN SEDUM BLANKET (SGS02)

Rigid drainage cell (20mm)

Sedum bio-diverse blanket

Sedum seed and shoot

Stone and log habitats

Slow release fertiliser
Substrate depth (mm)
Saturated weight (kg)

Bonded retention cell

Substrate / soil layer

Turf / wildflower turf

• Nectar provision

• Habitat creation
• Pollen provision

Wildflower blanket
Regional overseed
Plug / m2 density

Sun • Shade •
Bio-diverse seed
• Sustainability

Modular system
Protection layer
• Bio-diversity

Root Barrier
Depth (mm)

Filter layer
Code System
System Compatibility Product Component Description
EXTENSIVE SYSTEMS New Build warm and cold • SGS02 Pre-Grown Sedum Blanket
(SGPL0102) Protection Layer
SGRS01 Sedum Blanket (refurbishment) 75 70 ••••• 20 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Refurbishment • Regionally produced 10-12 species blanket.
2mm geo synthetic filter fleece
Inverted •
SGS01 Sedum Blanket (lightweight) 75 85 ••••• 30 • • 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Establishment
12-18 month established. UK provenance
(SGRDL01020) Drainage Layer
species pre-established and field hardened.
SGS02 Sedum Blanket (standard) 103 90 ••••• 50 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Established • 20mm drainage and retention cell
% cover installed 90 The product contains a range of sedum and
SGS03 Mixed plug system (18-20/m2) 134 120 ••••• 80 • • • • • • • • • 20 • • • • • • •• alpine varieties for sun and partial shade and
(SGFL0101) Filtration Layer
Functions and Drivers 1.1mm geo synthetic filtration fleece
SGS04 Seed and shoot system (12 sp) 134 120 ••••• 80 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Aesthetics • is produced through a biodegradable woven
grid to ensure integrity in transport and (SGSS01050) Substrate Layer
SGS05 Sedum blanket (pitched 9-20°) 103 100 ••••• 50 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Sustainability •
Habitat provision • installation. 50mm blended 90:10 crushed brick
SGS06 Standing Seam (tray filled) 84 82 ••••• 40 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• BAP compliance • Applications (SGSB01030) Vegetation Layer
SGS07 Standing Seam (above seam) 134 150 ••••• 80 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• BREEAM calculation • Systems are suitable for both new build and 30mm sedum blanket
Attenuation aid •
SGS08 Sedum Blanket + regional over sd 134 130 ••••• 80 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Carbon absorption • refurbishment. Roof pitches up to 45° can be
Species Number
greened but over 12° retention systems are
SGV01 Wildflower Blanket (30+ species) 164 140 ••••• 100 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Thermal improvement • 10-12
Acoustic improvement • required.
SGT01 Turf system 304 275 ••••• 250 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Blankets offer instant greening solutions
Contour
Use System laid flat
SGT02 Wildflower Turf system 304 275 ••••• 250 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Sedum • and the system is suitable for high visibility
BIO-DIVERSE SYSTEMS
Wildflower • situations where established finishes are Habitats
Plug or seed/shoot • required. The system weight allows for Not as standard
SGBD01 Traditional Brown 124 150 ••••• 100 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Shrubs and trees • inverted system ballasting as dry weights
SGBD02 Bio-Diverse + site source 124 150 ••••• 100 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••
Turf systems • exceed 80kg/m2. Additional Items to standard system offer
Roof Slopes
SGBD03 Bio-Diverse seeded 124 150 ••••• 100 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Flat •
Maintenance River Stone detail (edge)
Sedum blanket systems are designed to 300mm (20:40) stone detail
SGBD04 Bio-Diverse seed and plug 124 150 ••••• 100 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 0-5° • be low maintenance. Species selection
Up to 12° • River Stone detail (penetrations)
SGBD05 Bio-Diverse Blanket 124 150 ••••• 100 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Up to 20° • ensures that the roof will evolve successfully
150-300mm (20:40) stone detail
SGBD06 Modular bio-diverse seeded 95 100 ••••• 70 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Up to 45° • but intervention is sometimes required to
minimise invasive urban species. Metal Retention Detail
MODULAR SYSTEMS Weight
2mm bonded or ballasted system
Weight, wet (kg/m2) 90 Irrigation
SGM01 Modular pre-grown blanket 95 100 ••••• 65 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Weight, dry (kg/m2) 80 Sedum blanket systems with a minimum of Metal Separation Detail
SGM02 Modular plug planted 95 100 ••••• 65 • • • • • • • • • 25 • • • • • •• Typical Maintenance 50mm substrate may require irrigation for 1.2mm bonded or ballasted system
Visits per year 2 the first six months post installation. Once
SGM03 Modular seeded 95 100 ••••• 65 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• established consideration is required only
Irrigation
System Performance Recommended for establishment and
during elongated periods of drought (6-8
Substrate Depth (mm) 50+10 periods of drought
weeks).
Drainage board depth (mm) 20
Additional Species
Drainage water storage (l/m2) 8-10 Additions
Regional wildflower and cornflower over seed
Substrate run off reduction % 60 Wildflower, cornflower, herbs or perennials
Water use potential % 60 1-2gms/m2
can be added to enhance bio-diversity
Harvesting compatibility Yes
(growing time 8-12 months, variety
Storage compatibility Yes Habitat Creation and Contour
dependent).
Habitat provision •
Habitat Creation
Nectar foraging provision • Benefits
Pollen foraging provision • • Instant greening Rock and log piles within sedum blanket
system
• Better establishment
System Contour
Suitable for application • • Less maintenance than immature systems
Light 20mm contour can be specified at
May be compatible •
design
Not suitable •

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SKY GARDEN WILDFLOWER BLANKET (SGV01) SKY GARDEN SEED AND SHOOT (SGS04)

System Compatibility Product Component Description System Compatibility Product Component Description
New Build warm and cold • SGV01 Pre-Grown Wildflower Blanket
(SGPL0102) Protection Layer
New Build warm and cold • SGS04 Sedum Seed and Shoot System (SGPL0102) Protection Layer
Refurbishment • Regionally produced 25-30 species blanket. Refurbishment • Regionally sourced seed and shoot. 2mm geo synthetic filter fleece
2mm geo synthetic filter fleece
Inverted • Inverted • Seed (mixed) sedum and alpine 1.5gms/m².
12-18 month established. UK provenance (SGRDL01020) Drainage Layer
Establishment (SGRDL01020) Drainage Layer Establishment Shoot (mixed fresh) 100gms/m².
species pre-established and field hardened. 20mm drainage and retention cell
Established • The product contains a range of wildflower,
20mm drainage and retention cell Established • UK provenance, shoots field harvested from
% cover installed 90 % cover installed 25 (SGFL0101) Filtration Layer
herbs, perennial plants, cornflower and dwarf (SGFL0101) Filtration Layer single species mother stock. The product
1.1mm geo synthetic filtration fleece
Functions and Drivers grasses. The mix is designed to be sun and 1.1mm geo synthetic filtration fleece Functions and Drivers contains a range of sedum and alpine seed
Aesthetics • partial shade tolerant and is produced through Aesthetics • and sedum mixed species shoots. The mix
(SGSSS01080) Substrate Layer
(SGBDS01080) Substrate Layer
Sustainability • a biodegradable woven grid to ensure integrity Sustainability • is broadcast to the surface of the substrate
80mm blended 90:10 crushed brick
Habitat provision • in transport and installation.
80mm blended 80:20 crushed brick Habitat provision • with a tackyfier and watered thoroughly and (SGSSS01002) Vegetation Layer
BAP compliance • (SGSB01030) Vegetation Layer
BAP compliance • consistently until germination and rooting is Sedum seed and shoot mix 1.5gm + 100gm
BREEAM calculation • Applications
30mm wildflower blanket
BREEAM calculation • complete.
Attenuation aid • Systems are suitable for new build but generally Attenuation aid • Species Number
Carbon absorption • too heavy for refurbishment. Roof pitches up to Species Number Carbon absorption • Applications 15-20
Thermal improvement • 15° can be greened but over 15° retention and 25-30 Thermal improvement • Systems are suitable for both new build and Contour
Acoustic improvement • irrigation are required. Acoustic improvement • refurbishment. Roof pitches up to 15° can System laid flat
Contour
Use Use be greened but over 15° the system is not Habitats
Blankets offer instant greening solutions and System laid flat
Sedum • the system is suitable for high visibility situations
Sedum • sustainable. Immature systems offer greater Not as standard
Wildflower • Habitats Wildflower • species diversity but take up to 36 months to
where established finishes are required. The
Plug or seed/shoot • Not as standard Plug or seed/shoot • establish with the correct roof management
Shrubs and trees • system weight allows for inverted system Shrubs and trees • Additional Items to standard system offer
and maintenance systems in place. The
Turf systems • ballasting as dry weights exceed 80kg/m2.
Additional Items to standard system offer
Turf systems • system weight allows for inverted system River Stone detail (edge)
Roof Slopes Maintenance Roof Slopes ballasting as dry weights exceed 80kg/m². 300mm (20:40) stone detail
River Stone detail (edge)
Flat • Wildflower blanket systems are designed to be
300mm (20:40) stone detail
Flat • Maintenance
River Stone detail (penetrations)
0-5° • low maintenance. Species selection ensures 0-5° • 150-300mm (20:40) stone detail
Immature systems require greater levels of
Up to 12° • that the roof will evolve successfully but River Stone detail (penetrations) Up to 12° • Metal Retention Detail
Up to 20° • intervention is sometimes required to minimise 150-300mm (20:40) stone detail Up to 20° • maintenance during establishment. Open
2mm bonded or ballasted system
Up to 45° • invasive urban species. Some wildflower Up to 45° • substrates can lead to weed invasion and
Metal Retention Detail bird damage is often experienced on these Metal Separation Detail
Weight systems benefit from flower removal once a Weight
2mm bonded or ballasted system systems. There is a high need for irrigation, 1.2mm bonded or ballasted system
Weight, wet (kg/m2) 140 year to maintain species diversity. Weight, wet (kg/m2) 120
especially where shoots are used if installed
Weight, dry (kg/m2) 100 Metal Separation Detail Weight, dry (kg/m2) 90 Irrigation
Irrigation late Spring – Summer.
Typical Maintenance 1.2mm bonded or ballasted system Typical Maintenance Recommended for establishment and
Wildflower Blanket systems with a minimum
Visits per year 2 Visits per year 2 Irrigation periods of drought
of 80mm substrate may require irrigation for Irrigation
Immature systems require an irrigation Additional Species
System Performance the first six months post installation and then Recommended for establishment and System Performance
system during establishment, especially Cornflower and bio-diverse seed mixes
Substrate Depth (mm) 80+10 periodically through the summer to maintain periods of drought Substrate Depth (mm) 80+10
where shoots or plugs are used. Systems 1-3gms/m2
Drainage board depth (mm) 20 aesthetic performance. Drainage board depth (mm) 20
Additional Species will be required through the first Summer and
Drainage water storage (l/m2) 8-10 Drainage water storage (l/m2) 8-10
Additions Regional wildflower and cornflower over seed then periods of hot dry conditions.
Substrate run off reduction % 70 Substrate run off reduction % 70 Habitat Creation and Contour
Water use potential % 70 Wildflower, cornflower, herbs or perennials can 1-2gms/m2 Water use potential % 70 Additions Habitat Creation
Harvesting compatibility Yes be added to enhance bio-diversity (growing Harvesting compatibility Yes
Wildflower, cornflower, herbs or perennials Rock and log piles within seeded system
Storage compatibility Yes time 8-12 months, variety dependent). Habitat Creation and Contour Storage compatibility Yes
can be added to enhance bio-diversity
Habitat provision • Benefits
Habitat provision • (additional seed mixes).
System Contour
Habitat Creation
Nectar foraging provision • Nectar foraging provision • Light 20mm contour can be specified at design
• Instant greening & better establishment
Pollen foraging provision • Rock and log piles within sedum blanket Pollen foraging provision • Benefits
Substrate Retention Nets
• Less maintenance than immature systems system
• Greater species diversity
A fine grade mesh that wraps under the
• Greater species diversity System Contour • Greater ecological function
Suitable for application • • Greater ecological function Light 20mm contour can be specified at
Suitable for application • system. The net is planted through then wraps
May be compatible • May be compatible • • Better habitat and pollen/nectar provision under substrate to minimise surface erosion
design
Not suitable • • Better habitat and pollen/nectar provision Not suitable • and bird damage on immature systems.

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SKY GARDEN STANDARD TURF SYSTEM (SGT01) SKY GARDEN PLUG & PLANT (SGS03)

System Compatibility Product Component Description System Compatibility Product Component Description
New Build warm and cold • SGT01 Standard Turf System (SGPL0102) Protection Layer New Build warm and cold • SGS03 Sedum Plug & Plant System (SGPL0102) Protection Layer
Refurbishment • Regionally produced medallion sport turf 2mm geo synthetic filter fleece
Refurbishment • Regionally sourced plug plants, 50mm standard 2mm geo synthetic filter fleece
Inverted • comprising 4-6 standard lawn species. Inverted • plugs installed at 18-20/m2.
(SGRDL01020) Drainage Layer (SGRDL01020) Drainage Layer
Establishment Hard wearing. Establishment UK provenance material.
20mm drainage and retention cell 20mm drainage and retention cell
Established • UK provenance material. Established • The product contains a range of sedum and
% cover installed 90 (SGFL0101) Filtration Layer % cover installed 25 (SGFL0101) Filtration Layer
The product contains a range of species 1.1mm geo synthetic filtration fleece alpine plugs. Plugs are planted randomly
1.1mm geo synthetic filtration fleece
Functions and Drivers suitable for roofing works and moderate to Functions and Drivers across roof areas to a standard density plan
(SGTS010250) Substrate Layer
Aesthetics • high traffic. The system will require similar Aesthetics • and can follow a design if discussed at estimate (SGSSS01080) Substrate Layer
250mm blended top soil
Sustainability • levels of maintenance to a standard lawn Sustainability • stage. The system is watered thoroughly and 80mm blended 90:10 crushed brick
Habitat provision • not allowed for within standard roofing
(SGMTS01030) Vegetation Layer Habitat provision • then consistently until rooting is complete. (SGSPS01020) Vegetation Layer
BAP compliance • maintenance packages. The system is
Medallion turf BAP compliance •
Sedum plug system (standard) 18-20/m2
BREEAM calculation • watered thoroughly and consistently, turf Species Number
BREEAM calculation • Applications
Attenuation aid • 4-6
Attenuation aid • Systems are suitable for both new build and Species Number
products require irrigation through the
Carbon absorption • Carbon absorption • refurbishment. Roof pitches up to 25° can 15-20
Thermal improvement • summer to maintain performance and Contour Thermal improvement • be greened but over 25° the system is not
Contour
Acoustic improvement • aesthetics. System laid flat Acoustic improvement • sustainable.
System laid flat
Use Applications Habitats Use
Immature systems offer greater species Habitats
Sedum • Systems are suitable for new build but too Not as standard Sedum • diversity but take up to 36 months to establish
Wildflower • heavy for most refurbishment situations other Wildflower • Not as standard
with the correct roof management and
Plug or seed/shoot • than concrete decks. Additional Items to standard system offer Plug or seed/shoot •
Shrubs and trees • Shrubs and trees • maintenance systems in place. The system
Additional Items to standard system offer
River Stone detail (edge)
Turf systems • Roof pitches up to 12° can be greened but Turf systems • weight allows for inverted system ballasting as
River Stone detail (edge)
over 12° the system is not sustainable. 300mm (20:40) stone detail dry weights exceed 80kg/m².
Roof Slopes Roof Slopes 300mm (20:40) stone detail
River Stone detail (penetrations)
Flat • The system will mature quickly with correct
150-300mm (20:40) stone detail
Flat • Maintenance
River Stone detail (penetrations)
0-5° • maintenance packages and suitable 0-5° • Immature systems require greater levels of
Up to 12° • Metal Retention Detail Up to 12° • 150-300mm (20:40) stone detail
irrigation. maintenance during establishment. Open
Up to 20° • 2mm bonded or ballasted system Up to 20° • substrates can lead to weed invasion and Metal Retention Detail
Up to 45° • Maintenance
Metal Separation Detail Up to 45° • bird damage is often experienced on these 2mm bonded or ballasted system
As with any turf product, the system will need
Weight 1.2mm bonded or ballasted system Weight systems. Metal Separation Detail
cutting regularly. The product will also benefit
Weight, wet (kg/m2) 275 Irrigation Weight, wet (kg/m2) 120 1.2mm bonded or ballasted system
from being fed and scarified once a year. There is a high need for irrigation, especially
Weight, dry (kg/m2) 200 Recommended for establishment and Weight, dry (kg/m2) 90
where shoots are used if installed late Spring – Irrigation
Typical Maintenance Irrigation periods of drought Typical Maintenance Summer. Recommended for establishment and
Visits per year N/A It is recommended that all turf systems are Visits per year 2
Additional Species periods of drought
irrigated during the establishment period and Irrigation
System Performance Wildflower mix 1-3/m2 System Performance
through the summer months. Immature systems require an irrigation system Additional Species
Substrate Depth (mm) 250 Substrate Depth (mm) 80+10
during establishment, especially where shoots Cornflower & bio-diverse seed mixes 1-3gms/m2
Drainage board depth (mm) 20 Temporary and permanent subterranean Habitat Creation and Contour Drainage board depth (mm) 20
or plugs are used. Systems will be required
Drainage water storage (l/m2) 8-10 systems are available. Drainage water storage (l/m2) 8-10
Habitat Creation through the first summer and then periods of Habitat Creation and Contour
Substrate run off reduction % 70 Substrate run off reduction % 70
Water use potential % 70 Additions N/A with this system Water use potential % 70 hot dry conditions.
Habitat Creation
Harvesting compatibility Yes Wildflower mixes can be applied where System Contour Harvesting compatibility Yes Additions Rock and log piles within seeded system
Storage compatibility Yes Spring flowering is required to improve Light 20mm contour can be specified at Storage compatibility Yes
Wildflower, cornflower, herbs or perennials can
Habitat provision • aesthetics and environmental function. design stage Habitat provision • be added to enhance bio-diversity (additional
System Contour
Nectar foraging provision • Benefits Substrate Retention Nets
Nectar foraging provision • Light 20mm contour can be specified at design
seed / plug mixes)
Pollen foraging provision • In exposed situations it is recommended to
Pollen foraging provision • Substrate Retention Nets
• Instant greening
Benefits A fine grade mesh that wraps under the
• Quick establishment use a fine grade mesh that wraps under the
• Greater species diversity system. The net is planted through then wraps
Suitable for application • system. The net is planted through then wraps Suitable for application • • Greater ecological function under substrate to minimise surface erosion
May be compatible • under substrate to minimise surface erosion May be compatible •
Not suitable • and bird damage on immature systems. Not suitable • • Better habitat and pollen/nectar provision and bird damage on immature systems.

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SKY GARDEN BIO-DIVERSE STANDARD (SGBD03) SKY GARDEN GREEN ROOF MODULE (BLANKET) (SGM01)

System Compatibility Product Component Description System Compatibility Product Component Description
New Build warm and cold • SGBD03 Bio-Diverse Standard Seeded (SGPL0102) Protection Layer New Build warm and cold • SGM01 Modular System (Blanket) (SGPL0102) Protection Layer
Refurbishment • Locally sourced and site blended bio-diverse 2mm geo synthetic filter fleece
Refurbishment • Pre-grown green roof modular product for flat 2mm geo synthetic filter fleece
Inverted • system seeded with regional bio-diverse Inverted • and pitched roofs up to 25°. The system is pre-
(SGRDL01020) Drainage Layer (SGMOD01) Tray System
Establishment seed mixes. Establishment established as a blanket product, can be plug
20mm drainage and retention cell 80mm retention tray
Established Established planted to increase species diversity and has a
UK provenance species and locally sourced (SGFL0101) Filtration Layer (SGFL0101) Filtration Layer
% cover installed 10 % cover installed 90 sedum, bio-diverse or wildflower finish.
screened products. 1.1mm geo synthetic filtration fleece 1.1mm geo synthetic filtration fleece
Functions and Drivers Functions and Drivers The product is a modular cell that is supplied
Bio-diverse seed mix is a blend of grass, (SGBDS010100) Substrate Layer (SGSS010065) Substrate Layer
Aesthetics • Aesthetics • as a finished unit, has the option of an
herbs, wildflower, cornflower, alpines and 100mm blended 80:20 crushed brick 65mm blended 80:20 crushed brick
Sustainability • Sustainability • integrated irrigation and retention system and
Habitat provision • perennial plants. Introduced at 1-3gms/m2 (SGBDS01002) Vegetation Layer Habitat provision • locks together to offer flat and pitched roof
(SGSBS01030) Vegetation Layer
BAP compliance • and broadcast over the contoured substrate 1.5gms/m2 bio-diverse seed BAP compliance • applications.
30mm Sedum Blanket
BREEAM calculation • bed.
Species Number
BREEAM calculation • Species Number
Attenuation aid • Applications 18-20
Attenuation aid • Applications
10-12
Carbon absorption • Carbon absorption • Systems suited to new build and refurbishment.
Systems suited to new build and
Thermal improvement • Contour Thermal improvement • The units are simple to install and provide an
Contour
Acoustic improvement • refurbishment concrete decks. The system 25-50mm Acoustic improvement • instant greening system which can be removed
N/A
comprises an aggregate substrate bed
Use Habitats Use if inspection below is required. Habitats
comprising crushed brick and mixed
Sedum • aggregate graded from 0-60mm with a
Rock and log piles on sand bases, 1 pile per Sedum • Blankets offer instant greening solutions and
N/A
Wildflower • 250m2 Wildflower •
maximum of 20% organic content. the system is suitable for high visibility situations
Plug or seed/shoot • Plug or seed/shoot • Additional Items to standard system offer
Shrubs and trees • Shrubs and trees • where established finishes are required. The
The product is contoured to encourage Additional Items to standard system offer River Stone detail (edge)
Turf systems • diversity and finished with surface habitats of Turf systems • system weight allows for inverted system
River Stone detail (edge) ballasting as dry weights exceed 80kg/m2. The 300mm (20:40) stone detail
Roof Slopes stone, rock, sand and wood to comply with 300mm (20:40) stone detail Roof Slopes
system can be adjusted to work in lightweight River Stone detail (penetrations)
Flat • local bio-diversity plans and assessments.
River Stone detail (penetrations)
Flat • situations. 150-300mm (20:40) stone detail
0-5° • Maintenance
0-5° •
150-300mm (20:40) stone detail
Up to 12° • Up to 12° • Maintenance Metal Retention Detail
Bio-diverse systems are seeded and left
Up to 20° • Metal Retention Detail Up to 20° • Sedum blanket systems are designed to be low 2mm bonded or ballasted system
Up to 45° • to self develop, a roof assessment to 2mm bonded or ballasted system Up to 45° • maintenance, species selection ensures that Metal Separation Detail
remove invasive or damaging specimens is
Weight Metal Separation Detail Weight the roof will evolve successfully but intervention 1.2mm bonded or ballasted system
recommended once a year.
Weight, wet (kg/m2) 150 1.2mm bonded or ballasted system Weight, wet (kg/m2) 100 is sometimes required to minimise invasive Irrigation
Weight, dry (kg/m2) 100 Irrigation Irrigation Weight, dry (kg/m2) 80 urban species. Integrated system available pre-install
Bio-diverse systems tend not to have irrigation Recommended for establishment and
Typical Maintenance Typical Maintenance Irrigation Additional Species
Visits per year 1-2 systems unless plug or young plants are used. periods of drought only Visits per year 1-2 Sedum blanket systems with a minimum of Regional wildflower and cornflower over seed
System Performance Additions Additional Species System Performance 50mm substrate may require irrigation for 1-2gms/m2
Substrate Depth (mm) 100 Cornflower and additional wildflower mixes Regional wildflower and cornflower over seed Substrate Depth (mm) 65 the first six months post installation. Once
Drainage board depth (mm) 20 or plug plants to contours, generally 20/m2 1-2gms/m2 Drainage board depth (mm) N/A established consideration is required only Habitat Creation and Contour
Drainage water storage (l/m2) 8-10 to 20% of the roof area to maximise species Drainage water storage (l/m2) 14 during elongated periods of drought (6-8
Habitat Creation
Substrate run off reduction % 60 diversity. Substrate run off reduction % 50 weeks).
Habitat Creation and Contour N/A for this system
Water use potential % 60 Water use potential % 60
Harvesting compatibility Yes Benefits Habitat Creation Harvesting compatibility Yes Additions System Contour
Storage compatibility Yes • Species diversity Included within system Storage compatibility Yes Cornflower and additional wildflower mixes N/A for this system
Habitat provision • • Ecological function System Contour Habitat provision • can be applied to finished modules to enhance
Substrate Retention Nets
Nectar foraging provision • • Environmental function Included within system Nectar foraging provision • bio-diversity.
A fine grade mesh that wraps under the
Pollen foraging provision • Substrate Retention Nets
Pollen foraging provision • system. The net is planted through then
• BREEAM Benefits
A fine grade mesh that wraps under the • Easy to install & low maintenance wraps under substrate to minimise surface
• Low maintenance
Suitable for application • system. The net is planted through then wraps Suitable for application • • Species diversity & ecological function erosion and bird damage on immature
• Less maintenance than standard
May be compatible • under substrate to minimise surface erosion May be compatible • • BREEAM & environmental function
systems.
Not suitable • extensive systems and bird damage on immature systems. Not suitable •

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SKY GARDEN VERTICAL MODULE (SGVM01) SKY GARDEN PLANT SELECTION GRID (Sedum)

Flowering
Sedum Species Height Colour Spread Exposure System Stream
(S)ummer
Sun Shade Seed Plug Blanket
(cm) ‡ ‡ ‡ (S)pring
(A)utumn • • • • •
Sedum hispanicum 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • •
Sedum acre Golden Carpet 12-15 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Sedum acre October Fest 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
System Compatibility Product Component Description Sedum album 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
New Build warm and cold • SGVM01 Vertical Module (SGVMOD01) Modular Wall System Sedum ellacombianum 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Refurbishment • Pre-grown green wall modular system, using 80mm retention tray
Inverted N/A hydroponic technology with integrated nutrition and Sedum selskianum 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Vertical Support Tray
Establishment irrigation feeds.
Vertical Locking System
Sedum floriferum 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Established The product is compatible with wall cladding
% cover installed 90 systems and locks into place using a system (Established Plant Layer (Project Specific) Sedum forsterianum 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Functions and Drivers that prevents theft or movement under severe Integral Irrigation System Sedum hybridum 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Aesthetics • weather pressure. The product uses 24 species of Integral Fertigation System Sedum kamtcshaticum 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Sustainability • grasses, ferns, herbs and herbaceous plants, pre-
Wireless Monitoring System
Habitat provision • established and delivered mature. UK provenance
Sedum kamtcshaticum W. Gold 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • •
BAP compliance • species are used.
Species Number
Sedum lydium glaucum 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • •
BREEAM calculation • Applications
20+
Attenuation aid • Aftercare & Maintenance
Sedum montanum Orientale 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
The system can be designed for internal or external
Carbon absorption • 3 year mandatory program on all wall systems Sedum oreganum 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
use and has the option of a recirculation and filter
Thermal improvement • Habitats
Acoustic improvement • system to manage water use. Sedum rupestre 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Maintenance N/A
Use Sedum reflexum 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
All wall systems require high levels of maintenance,
Sedum • Additional Items to standard system offer Sedum sediforme 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • •
the system will require remedial intervention
Wildflower •
Plug or seed/shoot • 2-3 times a year, irrigation and feed system Irrigation Sedum sexangulare 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Shrubs and trees • maintenance. The system operates a wireless Integrated to systems as standard
Turf systems • alarm and moisture monitoring system that links
Sedum spurium 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Additional Species
Roof Slopes
to a smart phone alerting if irrigation or regional Project specific discussion Sedum album Coral Carpet 10-12 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • •
Flat N/A moisture levels require attention.
0-5° N/A Irrigation Habitat Creation and Contour
Up to 12° N/A Integrated irrigation system will need connecting
Habitat Creation
Up to 20° N/A to a pump station to feed and irrigate correctly.
Up to 45° N/A Vertical habitats can be incorporated for a
The system runs through each module and has a
range of bird species
Weight simple release mechanism if an individual panel is
removed. System Contour
Weight, wet (kg/m2) 75
Weight, dry (kg/m2) 65 N/A
Additions
Typical Maintenance Plant species are discussed and bespoke for
each system and aspect. Maintenance, aesthetic Plants that may be considered
Visits per year 4
requirements and exposure are all defining factors Sunny Position - Upright Plants
System Performance
when specifying a sustainable system. Alchemilla Mollis Ladys’ Mantle, Alliums, Basil,
Substrate Depth (mm) 80
Drainage board depth (mm) N/A Installation Euonymus, Festuca, Geraniums, Phormiums,
Drainage water storage (l/m2) 20 The system will need installing with irrigation system Sage, Salvia, Erigeron, Helianthemum
Substrate run off reduction % N/A immediately as the hydroponic technology is not Sunny Position - Trailing Plants
Water use potential % 60 sustainable without water for any length of time. Bacopa, Clematis, Trailing Thyme, Trailing Lotus
Harvesting compatibility Yes
Plant Failure Shade Position - Upright Plants
Storage compatibility Yes
Green walls have a graduated establishment
Habitat provision • process which often requires a percentage of
Azaleas, Brunnera (Jack Frost), Bergena
Nectar foraging provision • (Elephants Ears), Fushias, Ferns, Heuchera,
plants being replaced over the first 2-3 years.
Pollen foraging provision • Hydrangea, Liropes, Mint
Benefits Shade Position - Trailing Plants
• Species diversity & ecological function Ajuga Reptans, Dichondra Argentea, Hedera,
Suitable for application • • BREEAM & environmental function Heucherella, Hosta, Lamium, Lysimachia,
May be compatible • • Aesthetics Tiarella
Not suitable •

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SKY GARDEN PLANT SELECTION GRID (Wildflower) SKY GARDEN PLANT SELECTION GRID (Wildflower)

Flowering Flowering
Plant Species Height Colour Spread Exposure System Stream Plant Species Height Colour Spread Exposure System Stream
(S)ummer (S)ummer
‡ ‡ ‡ Sun Shade Seed Plug Blanket ‡ ‡ ‡ Sun Shade Seed Plug Blanket
(cm) (S)pring (cm) (S)pring
‡ ‡ ‡
(A)utumn • • • • • ‡ ‡ ‡
(A)utumn • • • • •
Achillea spp 15-25 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • Malva spp 15-25 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Agrostis spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Medicago spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Agrostemma spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Origanum spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Agrimonia spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Papaver spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Allium spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Plantago spp 15-30 ‡ S S • • • •
Anthoxanthum spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • Pimpinella spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Anthyllis spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Primula spp 15-25 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Anthemis spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Phleum spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Aster spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Prunella spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Aquilegia spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • Poa spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Briza spp 15-25 ‡ S S • • • • Poterium spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Carex spp 15-25 ‡ S S • • • • Potentilla spp 15-50 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Campanula spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • Ranunculus spp 15-25 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Centaurea spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • Receda spp 15-25 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Chrysanthemum spp 15-25 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Rhianthus spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Cynosurus spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Rumex spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Dactylis spp 15-25 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Sanguisorba spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Daucus spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Salvia spp 15-50 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Dianthus spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Scabiousa spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Echium spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Schedonorus spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Eupatorium spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Silene spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Festuca spp 15-30+ ‡ S S • • • • • Stachys spp 15-50 ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Filipendula spp 15-30+ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Thymus spp 15-50 ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Galium spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Tragopogon spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Glebionis spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • Trifolium spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Helianthemum spp 15-30+ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Trisetum spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Hieracium spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • Medico spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Hylotelephium spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • Leontodon spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Hypericum spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • Sanguisorba spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Holcus spp 15-30+ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Viola spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Hypochaeris spp 15-30+ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • Knautia spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Iberis spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • Koeleria spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • •
Leucanthemum spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • Lathyrus spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Linum spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Leontodon spp 15-25 ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Linaria spp 15-20 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •

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SKY GARDEN PLANT SELECTION GRID (Bio-Diverse) SKY GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Flowering All green roofs need some degree of maintenance. Unwanted plant material can take hold in
Plant Species Height Colour Spread Exposure System Stream any situation and if unmanaged will compromise establishment of some species. Systems
‡ ‡ ‡
(S)ummer
Sun Shade Seed Plug Blanket are designed to be as sustainable as possible but depending on aesthetic and functional
(cm) (S)pring
‡ ‡ ‡
(A)utumn • • • • • requirements, feed, weed and irrigation intervention can be considered.
Agrimonia spp 20-50 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
Maintenance Services Intensive Systems
Anthyllis spp Kidney Vetch 20-50 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Remedial requirements are tailored to the need of the Packages for these intensive roofs are dictated by the
Centaurea spp Common Knapweed 20-50 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • system, site, aesthetic, functional requirements and client plant type and are bespoke, often requiring pruning and
Clinopodium spp Wild Basil 20-50 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • wishes. high levels of plant management.
Echium spp Viper’s Bugloss 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • •
Galium spp Lady’s Bedstraw 20-50 ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • Sedum Systems Bio-Diverse Systems
Two remedial visits: once in the Spring which includes Low input system, one or two visits to remove invasive
Hypericum spp Perforate St John’s Wort 20-50 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • •
feeding and once in the Autumn that includes weeding and damaging specimens and to maintain immature
Knautia spp Field Scabious 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • • and, if required, irrigation maintenance. material in year one.
Leontodon spp Rough Hawkbit 20-50 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Leucanthemum spp Oxeye Daisy 20-50 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • Wildflower Systems Non–Cover Elements
Linaria spp Common Toadflax 20-30 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • Systems require a greater number of visits, generally four. Roofs are often damaged once the installation teams have
Lotus spp Birdsfoot Trefoil 20-30 ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • Two are material removal visits, one weeding and one left site, damage by other building operations, birds and
feeding. other services will be assessed and added to the report.
Malva spp Musk Mallow 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
Extra costs will be formally priced and submitted.
Origanum spp Wild Marjoram 20-50 ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
Plantago spp Hoary Plantain 20-30 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • Irrigation
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME
Primula spp Cowslip 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • • Where systems are installed, the maintenance program will
WEEDING & FEEDING
Prunella spp Selfheal 20-50 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • cover winter decommissioning. Surface based systems
• Remedial removal & replacement cannot tolerate cold weather and will perish.
Ranunculus spp 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • • • Invasive weeds
Reseda lutea 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • • • Slow release fertiliser
Sanguisorba ssp Minor 20-50 ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • • IRRIGATION
Silene spp Bladder Campion 20-30 ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • • Irrigation decommission
CORNFLOWER SPECIES • Irrigation re-commission NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME
• Irrigation assessment
Agrostemma spp 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • BIRD DAMAGE
BIRD DAMAGE • Bird scarers
Anthyllis spp 20-50 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
• Bird protection (netting, if applicable to system) • Bird damaged plug replanting
Centaurea spp 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • •
GENERAL MATERIAL DAMAGE
Glebionis spp 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • • Outlets and drain inspection • Theft
Papaver spp 20-30 ‡ ‡ ‡ S S • • • • • • Species review • Vandalism
GRASSES • Diversity report • Damage by other services
Briza spp 20-100 ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • • • Habitat report • Damage by material loads
• Habitat maintenance • Lack of irrigation
Cynosurus spp 20-100 ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
VISITS & REPORTS • Extreme storm damage
Festuca spp 20-100 ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
• Single assessment VISITS & REPORTS
Phleum spp 20-100 ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • •
• 2 annual visits • 4 annual visits
Trisetum spp 20-100 ‡ ‡ S S A • • • • • • Visit report and recommendations • Bespoke agreement

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 CASE STUDY BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY CASE STUDY ADNAMS BREWERY

Project Project
British Horse Society, Coventry Adnams Brewery, Southwold

Size Size
2000m2 6458m2

Membrane Membrane
The waterproof membrane was IKO installed by Hodge 28° standing seam system by Ash and Lacey.
Single Ply.
System
System Complex pitched sedum blanket system designed to
Sedum blanket system comprising locally produced shelter and mask the building within its own landscape.
species to produce a high aesthetic flat to 10° system.
Value
Value £200,000
£75,000
Aim and Brief
Aim and Brief To produce a sustainable green roof system that wrapped
To produce an aesthetic and functional system that the surrounding hills over the building, making it almost
married into the surrounding landscape, the sedum impossible to see and minimising the builds impact on the
species selected show similar colouration patterns to the environment.
surrounding trees allowing the building to blend into its
surroundings. Habitat Construction
Allowance was made for habitat construction within
Habitat Construction ballasted systems around PV cells. The roof had selected
Selected species allowed for suitable foraging potential species of sedum shown to be important in the local bio-
of nectar and pollen to sustain small invertebrates that diversity assessment produced for the build.
allowed for bird foraging. Small habitat provision was
made for selected species.

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 CASE STUDY BLACK ROCK POLICE FIREARMS CENTRE CASE STUDY GLOUCESTER GATEWAY

Project Project
Black Rock Quarry, Portishead Gloucester Gateway M5 Services

Size Size
6000m2 4,600m2

Membrane Membrane
Installed by Span Roofing. Icopal Felt System

System System
Bio-Diverse roof using locally derived material and Wildflower Seeded System
constructed following local bio-diversity assessments to
maximise roof diversity. Value
£160,000
Value
£130,000 Aim and Brief
To produce a building that didn’t look like a building. Great
Aim and Brief care was taken to design the service station to disguise
The site within a quarry was designed to blend with the and blend it into the surrounding Cotswold countryside.
surrounding walls of the environment it was placed within. The seed mix used was tailored to mimic the regional
The substrate was blended from local quarries to form the grass and flower species in order to minimise the impact
finish and the roof comprised 30% seeded vegetation and of development to the surrounding area.
70% non-vegetated for self seeding processes.
Habitat Construction
Habitat Construction The regional vegetation species mix supports pollinating
The roof provided many habitat areas for identified species species such as bees and preserves the heritage of our
within the local bio-diversity report and site action plan. UK native wild flora habitats.

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 CASE STUDY WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM CASE STUDY KANE’S FOODS

Project Project
Westonbirt Arboretum Kane’s Foods, Evesham

Size Size
600m2 8000m2

Membrane
Membrane
28° standing seam system by Euroclad.
Unknown
System
System
The system was a complex wildflower blend designed for
The visitor centre at Westonbirt produces a unique
standing seam application where the roof ran from flat to
environment for a green roof. For 6 months the roof is
32°. The plant range exceeded 50 species and the roof
exposed and for the remainder is under tree cover so a
when in flower completely hid the building within the local
variety of local species have evolved.
landscape.
Value Value
£85,000 £300,000

Aim and Brief Aim and Brief

The remit was to produce a sedum roof that evolved To produce a system that mirrored the surrounding fields
towards controlled bio-diverse. Tree saplings are removed so the building was hidden from view unless you were
but herbs and self seeding naturalisation encouraged. The standing before it.
roof goes through seasonal change unusual with a sedum
The system needed to comprise 50 identified local species
based system.
pre-grown to established locally and installed on a limited
Habitat Construction substrate bed to adhere to roof load requirements.
Species diversity to encourage a range of bird, insect Habitat Construction
and bee species was closely considered and the roof The project was a blending of multiple buildings and along
now offers multiple habitat opportunities to meet site and with minimal site impact, the species choice offers rich
location demands. diversity for a range of insect, birds, invertebrates and bee
species.

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 CASE STUDY NEW BOND STREET CASE STUDY NORTH YARD

Project Project
New Bond Street, London North Yard, Plymouth

Size Size
750m2 450m2

Membrane
Membrane
Protan Single Ply System
Unknown
System
System
Bespoke Biodiverse System
The roofs on New Bond Street provided a major task
as lifting and loading was through internal access and Value
stairwells, crane lifting was impossible due to location. The £15,000
roofs had high ecological importance and were constructed
Aim and Brief
to present functional and aesthetic bio-diverse systems.
To provide a green roof that balances an aesthetically
Value pleasing finish and offering various habitats for local
£120,000 wildlife. A variety of different colour and sized aggregates
were used, and the roof was left unseeded for natural
Aim and Brief vegetation development.
To produce a bio-diverse template with multiple habitat
Habitat Construction
allowances for a range of 11 identified species within the
The different aggregates provided habitats for various
London bio-diversity plan. The roofs had areas of seed,
species of wildlife. The barren environment also imitates
plug and bare non-vegetated to provide diversity for plant
the natural habitat of the endangered Black Redstart to try
and invertebrate development.
and encourage the conservation of the threatened bird.
Habitat Construction
The systems included seasoned log and rock/sand piles,
sand beds and bare open areas of mixed substrate to
encourage foraging for insects and bird species identified
in the bio-diversity action plan.

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 CASE STUDY WOODCOCK STREET CASE STUDY TRIDENT PARK

Project Project
Woodcock Street, Birmingham Trident Park Energy From Waste, Cardiff

Size Size
2000m2 700m2

Membrane Membrane
Membrane system installed by APEX Roofing. Euroclad

System System
The bio-diverse roof was split into several sections, most Sedum Blanket System
of which are at one level and a small section is located
part way on the facia of the building. Value
£27,000
Value
£150,000 Aim and Brief
In keeping with the ethos of the company, Sky Garden had
Aim and Brief to create a roof that would benefit the building in terms
Construction of an office block, car parking and of energy usage and any other environmental benefits
associated landscaping. The living roof was proposed for possible. Due to the standing seam roof, Sky Garden’s
the project in an attempt to compensate for loss of the specialist standing seam Bio-drain drainage system was
foraging habitat. A Sky Garden bio-diverse system was used to ensure the substrate was able to drain, yet retain
installed on the green roof, seeded with native wildflower enough water for the sedum blanket to flourish.
seed with log and stone habitats installed.
Habitat Construction
Habitat Construction The sedum blanket used on the project contains 10-12
Mixed habitat provision for a range of identified species species of sedum which are specifically chosen for green
including birds and invertebrates, substrate incorporated roof application and attracts a wide range of fauna to the
screened site soils and aggregate. area.

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 CASE STUDY WALTHAMSTOW DOG’S STADIUM CASE STUDY WOOD STREET

Project Project
Walthamstow Dog’s Stadium Redevelopment Wood Street, London

Size Size
3,500m2 2300m2

Membrane
Membrane
Flat roof system, Integritank.
IKO Hotmelt Permatec System
System
System
The wood street project, commanding iconic panoramic
Biodiverse Seeded Living Roof System
views across central London offered an opportunity to
Value blend sedum with bio-diversity and communal areas for
£60,000 building function.

Value
Aim and Brief
£90,000
To produce a biodiverse roof system to cover the
residential buildings at the former Walthamstow Dogs Aim and Brief
Stadium redevelopment. Sky Garden installed a biodiverse To produce a sedum blanket low maintenance high
living roof system which included a specialist wildflower aesthetic system and maximise diversity through habitat
seed mix, ballast mounds and log piles. provision and species use. The roof also incorporated
break out communal areas that needs to be designed in
Habitat Construction
as high traffic areas.
The species of wildflowers, the log piles and areas of
aggregates attract and sustain a number of different Habitat Construction
species of local wildlife. Stones attract ground dwelling Provision was made for a range of species identified in the
insects and small birds; logs provide shelter and habitats bio-diversity plan for London.
for birds, small mammals, bees bats and insects; and the
wildflowers attract various pollinators.

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 CASE STUDY TERMINAL 5

Project
Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport

Size
250m2

Membrane
N/A

System
The highly aesthetic signs that greet visitors to Heathrow
Terminal 5 are iconic and required a sedum system
able to flourish in a high pollutant area and with minimal
maintenance.

Value
£50,000

Aim and Brief

To produce a mixed species blanket able to thrive in the
environment of exhaust fumes and aviation fuel. The
project required careful selection of species and a range of
30 were used to capture the aesthetic requirements of the
system all year round.

Habitat Construction
The system with its wide flowering range provided suitable
nectar and pollen sources for bees and insects.

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