Hi All,
I am trying to create a garden on the roof (17'x35') and am trying to figure out the design. We reinforced the joists while replacing the roof and want to put some containers up there now. I am not sure what would be a better size configuration for them. Not sure how row placement and sun configuration would effect this decision too?
One with smaller rectangular planters appeals to me because I can distribute the load on the roof more evenly and get to the back of plants more easily. I am worried about cooking the plants up there and would think the soil would heat up (and cool off) more easily with smaller sizes.
The second idea is to have less planters but with each being larger. Practically i use less materials making in cheaper, but the loads on the roof would be less distributed and maintaining smaller ones seems easier (access under them and like)
Other than these points i am at a loss as to what the benefits of each would be.....
I have uploaded some drawings
Any advise would be appreciated!
Thanks!
I am trying to create a garden on the roof (17'x35') and am trying to figure out the design. We reinforced the joists while replacing the roof and want to put some containers up there now. I am not sure what would be a better size configuration for them. Not sure how row placement and sun configuration would effect this decision too?
One with smaller rectangular planters appeals to me because I can distribute the load on the roof more evenly and get to the back of plants more easily. I am worried about cooking the plants up there and would think the soil would heat up (and cool off) more easily with smaller sizes.
The second idea is to have less planters but with each being larger. Practically i use less materials making in cheaper, but the loads on the roof would be less distributed and maintaining smaller ones seems easier (access under them and like)
Other than these points i am at a loss as to what the benefits of each would be.....
I have uploaded some drawings
Any advise would be appreciated!
Thanks!