A green roof for a carport has several advantages: It creates nesting and habitat for birds and insects. The greenery also protects the roof from UV light and weather and thus extends the life of the carport. Find out below how much it costs to green the roof of a carport.
How much does green roofing on a carport cost?
The costs for an extensive green roof on a carport are between €40 and €69 per square meter. For a 10sqm carport roof, the total costs are around €400 to €690 for complete sets that you can do yourself. If you hire a company, there are additional labor costs of €30 to €50 per hour.
Can every carport be covered with greenery?
Not every carport is suitable for a green roof. Simple wooden carports often cannot withstand the weight of a green roof. Steel carports, on the other hand, can be easily planted, especially if you decide on extensive planting. It is important that the carport is accessible, because even with extensive planting, the weight of the green roof is at least 40kg per square meter.
Extensive versus intensive green roofs
Extensive green roofs are more suitable for a carport. Systems with a height of 6 to 20cm are used here and planted with low perennials and thick-leaf plants. The weight of the green roof is significantly lower than that of an intensive green roof, which is up to 40cm high and is planted with taller plants, ornamental grasses and even shrubs and trees.
How much does green roofing on a carport cost?
It is difficult to say in general terms how much it costs to green the roof of a carport. The costs depend on the following factors, among others:
- extensive or intensive green roofs
- Individual work or company
- Carport area
- Roof pitch
- Type of plants
Price examples
You can find complete sets for green roofs yourself in online stores. Here are a few price examples:
| Manufacturer | Product | Area | Weight weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZinCo | Green roof garage package | 10sqm | 75kg/sqm | 409, 95€ |
| Optigreen | Lightweight roof complete package 1-5° roof pitch | Per sqm | 55kg/sqm | 69, 00€ |
| Knauf | Urbanscape Green Roof System | Per sqm | 32 – 70kg/sqm | 54, 50€ |
| SkyGarden | Modular system 1 “The price-conscious” | 15sqm | k/A | 458, 98€ |
| NATURAGART® GREEN ROOF | Roof greening complete set | 12, 50sqm | k/A | 638, 85€ |
The prices vary for such inexpensive complete sets for extensive green roofsfrom 40€ to 69€ per sqmFor a 10sqm carport roof you can expecttotal costs of €400 to €690. If you want to have your roof greened, you have to expect significantly higher costs, as you have to add a labor wage of €30 to €50.
Tip
Greening a carport roof is not difficult at all. Find out here how you can green your garage roof yourself step by step.
