Now - here it is - our new garden roof. Stan built the borders first from 2x4s of an outdoor wood to match last year's trellis. The outside border has a facia board to match. The felt material is to protect the roof from  being punctured by the black crushed lava rock which hold moisture for the roots of the sedum plants. By the way, most of the time it was pouring down rain.

1.  Stan spreading the felt material.

2. Stan spreading the granulated lava rocks over the felt. They came in the white bags you see. The board standing on end is the facia board.

3. The sedum came in rolls 1 meter by 2.5 meters in size. Stan is unrolling and laying it over the rock base.

4. Katje and Stan checking out the progress.
 

5. We had the delivery guys carry the rolls - 16 meters - up to the 2nd floor. Susan laid out an oilcloth table cloth and some rugs to catch some of the soil - but, I tell you, especially with the rain it was a bear to clean up the front foyer, stairs, and this room.

7. Now, the sun is out and here is a view from the 3rd floor.

8. Update after 3 months growth - November 18, 2006 - nice and lush ...

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