Intensive Roof Garden Substrate

Green-tree Intensive Roof Garden Substrate is a high-quality, BS8616:2019-compliant growing medium designed specifically for intensive green roof systems. Manufactured from a blend of lightweight aggregate and award-winning Green-tree Topsoil, this substrate offers a lightweight texture that ensures healthy plant establishment in deeper green roof projects. Intensive roofs typically have a planting media depth ranging from 200mm to 1000mm, allowing them to accommodate large plants and plant groupings. The substrate's good water-holding capacity and excellent aeration properties make it ideal for containerised planting and soft landscaping applications.

Features & Benefits:
BS8616:2019 Compliant: Ensures compliance with the British Standard for green roof growing media, guaranteeing quality and consistency.
Lightweight Composition: Facilitates easy handling and installation, reducing structural load on rooftops.
Good Water Holding Capacity: Helps retain moisture, reducing the need for frequent irrigation.
Excellent Aeration Properties: Promotes healthy root development and plant growth.
High Fertility Levels: Provides optimal nutrient content for plant establishment without the need for additional fertilisers during the first growing season.
Environmentally Sustainable: Manufactured from recycled materials, contributing to sustainability goals.

Areas of Application:
Containerised Planting: Supports the establishment of plants in rooftop planters.
Soft Landscaping: Ideal for creating green spaces on rooftops.
Tree Planting: Suitable for planting trees in urban rooftop environments.
Decorative Planting: Enhances the aesthetic appeal of rooftop gardens.
Allotment Planting: Provides a fertile base for rooftop allotments.

Technical Specifications:
pH Level: Approximately 7.0
Bulk Density: Approximately 1.4 t/m³
Organic Matter Content: Approximately 3%
Particle Size Distribution: Designed to promote good drainage and aeration
Compliance: BS8616:2019

Delivery Options:
40 x 25kg Bags: Ideal for small-scale projects or areas with restricted access.
Bulk Bags (1m³ and 1.7m³): Suitable for medium to large-scale installations.
Loose Loads: Available for extensive projects; delivery charges vary based on load size and location.

Typical Analysis | Contact us for the latest soil testing data

Compliance | BS8616:2019

Bulk Density | Approx. 1.4 t/m³

pH Level | Approx. 7.0

Organic Matter | Approx. 3%

Particle Size | Engineered for optimal drainage and aeration

Delivery Options | 25kg bags, 1m³ & 1.7m³ bulk bags, loose loads