From Boring Roof to BLOOMING OASIS
Discover how one couple retrofitted their garage roof into a thriving green roof full of colour, bees, and birds.
Turning a Garage Roof into a Thriving Green Roof
The Challenge
For 15 years, Gary and Sheryl looked out from their kitchen onto a plain, grey garage roof in Mount Maunganui.
They dreamed of something more inspiring, but weren’t sure if a green roof was possible on an existing building.
The Solution
After contacting Will at Greenroofs Ltd, they learned about the options available.
A visit to our nursery helped them choose the Sempergreen Click ‘n Go system—a ready-to-install solution with instant greenery, variety, and low maintenance.
To ensure feasibility, Will provided weight specifications.
A structural engineer quickly confirmed the roof could support the load, and best of all, no consents were needed.
The Results
The Dawsons’ garage roof is now home to more than 10 plant species, flowering at different times of year and attracting birds, bees, and beneficial insects.
Their visitors constantly comment on the transformation—from dull and grey to lush, vibrant, and alive.
Your Turn!
If Gary and Sheryl could easily retrofit a green roof, imagine what’s possible for your home or building.
A green roof doesn’t just look beautiful—:
- sustainable
- low-maintenance
- and brings life back to forgotten spaces.
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WE COVER NZ WIDE FROM SMALL RESIDENTIAL TO LARGE COMMERCIAL ROOFS.
Greenroofs design and install unique living roofs across New Zealand. Choose from lightweight, low-maintenance sedums or full intensive roof gardens featuring NZ natives, tussocks, and grasses. We create custom solutions for every green roof.