Why You Should Own a Roof Terrace in London

Roof Terraces are sparking a green revolution, improving the congested, polluted London air and diffusing calm, therapeutic effects. A bright spot for those living in the gloomy, gray world of London city. In other words, roof terraces are the newest, hottest thing to hit urban design. If you want to be apart of the green revolution here's how you can do it and why you should do it.

There are innumerable benefits to having a roof garden, just the fact that it can bring some color, peace and tranquility into people's hectic lives is enough for many to establish their own garden on the roof. However, there are tangible benefits as well, roof terraces are an excellent way to insulate your house, meaning that you can save plenty of money during those cold winder nights. At the height of London's rainy season, roof gardens can absorb over 80% of the water, meaning that you do not have to worry about drainage, or paint being eroded for that matter.

Want a roof terrace but do not know how to get one? The first step to take in having your very own roof garden is to take a good look at your surroundings. If you are living in an apartment on London than you might want to use a vertical garden, as it gives you the same benefits of the square plot, but far more suitable to a smaller living space. If you have your own roof then you must lay the groundwork for planting. Consider how much your roof can carry without taking damage and have a good look at your drainage system, make sure its well away from the plants that will absorb all the moisture.

This means tilling the soil, use pet moss or soil rite as it will not put pressure on the building. However, there are little on the expensive side so mix it with compost. Use a Bokashi type of compost, far more suitable for cultivating plants. Consider growing shrubs and small trees, enough to convey a picturesque atmosphere without putting undue pressure on the roof. Fiber-rooted plants are preferred because the common form, tap-rooted plants can grow into the building itself (which will give you a headache).

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