Suppliers & Manufacturers of Green Roof

Written-by

Janet Richardson

Reviewed-by

Richard Burdett-Gardiner

Updated on

Sep 04, 2024

Suppliers & Manufacturers of Green Roof

Where you get the components of your green roof installation from will depend on the size and complexity of what you want to build. If you have done your research then you will have a list of what you need and this should include:

• The waterproof membrane.
• An insulation layer.
• Drainage and water retention layers.
• The growing medium.
• The right plants.

DIY Projects

If you ae putting together a DIY green roof, perhaps on your garage or garden shed, then the main components of the installation are sometimes available from DIY stores. That said, some specialist suppliers also produce full green roof kits that have everything you need from one source.

Permaguard provides a the components you will need to bring the roof up to the point of adding a substrate.
Grey2Green provides a wide range of green roofing products including substrates, waterproofing, ballast and matting. They also offer Sedum and wild flower carpets. 
Sedum Supply are an online store that offer a wide range of different green roofs for the DIY enthusiast including meadow, wildflower and bio-diverse packs.
Green Roof Direct produce several packs for the DIY enthusiast or for installers and architects who are looking for a specific solution for their clients. (They were also featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs)

Bigger Green Roof Projects

The bigger the product, the more likely you are going to need a professional installation with people who know what they are doing. This is a growth industry for the UK and there are some major green roofing players who are outlined below.

Bauder has been installing green roofs in the UK and around Europe for some while now, dealing in quick installations as well as more complex ones that need a good deal of design element included.
Sky Garden have their own modular system that clicks together to make up the whole of a green roof and is great for small projects as well as larger, commercial ones. Landmark Living Roofs supply and install green roofs of all types and are accredited with the the National Federation of Roofing Contractors. The Green Roofing Company are a nationwide operation that installs green, brown and Sedum roofs for both domestic and commercial concerns.
Frosts Landscapes specialise in green roofs and walls and has taken part in installing some major projects for the likes of Network Rail and South West Water.
Organic Roofs are committed to making our world a greener place and can either design and install your green roof project or provide off the shelf solutions.

Green Roof Architects

If you are considering a large scale green roof installation then you are going to need to find a designer/architect who can plan the project for you. Below is a representative sample of companies around the UK who provide a specific green roofing service.
David Long Architects Green Roof Technology Inhabitat Western Design Architects
Mark Morrison, for award-winning living architecture  

Finding the Right Manufacturers and Suppliers of Green Roofs

Whether you are an installer or an ardent DIY enthusiast, getting the right quality ingredients to make up that new green roof can make all the difference.

You can search manufacturers and suppliers on our database and find someone in your area who can deliver the things you need.