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As part of the BNG mandate, the land owner is legally responsible for creating or enhancing habitat, and maintaining that habitat for at least 30 years to achieve the target condition.

When it comes to enhancing your home’s value, people often look at renovations like kitchen or bathroom upgrades. However, another effective method to increase the value of your property is to install a green roof with GrufeKit.

Creating your own green roof might sound like an ambitious project, but with the right tools and guidance, it is much easier than you might think. At GrufeKit, we offer a simple and straightforward solution to transforming your roof into a vibrant green space.

As our cities continue to evolve, the importance of intertwining urban development with ecological preservation becomes increasingly apparent. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of biodiversity net gain and the impact a GrufeKit green roof can have on BNG

As we have just celebrated Sustainability Week, we wanted to share the ways in which a GrufeKit green roof can contribute to a more sustainable future.

As the Winter season is in full swing, we thought we would share with you the range of benefits of having a GrufeKit green roof in the Winter.

Green roofs are not just a pretty addition to urban landscapes. They are a carefully engineered, sustainable feature that can dramatically transform the way we interact with our cities and the environment.

Each GrufeTile comes to site fully established with pre-grown vegetation eliminating the need of any irrigation. But to ensure your GrufeKit green roof continues to thrive and provide these advantages, some maintenance is required.

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable urban design, green roofs have emerged as a popular and innovative way to introduce environmental benefits, as well as aesthetic benefits to otherwise grey buildings. Architects and designers around the world are utilising green roofs in many imaginative and inspiring ways to merge nature with architecture.

As our cities continue to grow and expand, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions becomes increasingly important. One solution that has gained popularity over the years is the intensive green roof. Rooftops are more frequently transformed into green spaces, which not only improves the aesthetics of roofs, especially in urban areas, but also have many benefits for the environment

You might have noticed more green roofs appearing and be wondering what it is about green roofs that are making them so popular?Alongside other forms of sustainable architecture and design, green roofs are growing in popularity. They are not only aesthetically pleasing, especially in urban areas, but they have many environmental benefits as well, which we will go into more detail throughout this blog.

With the summer slowly approaching, you might be thinking of some other ways you can brighten up your home or your life.A GrufeKit green roof is a perfect way to bring some colour to your home and can also help brighten your mood!

We have just celebrated World Bee Day and the importance of bees as pollinators. Bees and other pollinators are under threat from human activities; therefore, it is really important to do what we can to protect them and to conserve biodiversity. You may be wondering what a GrufeKit green roof can do to help?

You might be thinking about ways to transform your home or add something to make it feel a bit different.A green roof is a great way to add a green space to an urban area and to make the most of empty, flat roofs. It is also a perfect way to create a garden space in an unexpected setting. One sure way to make an impact and transform your home is by adding a GrufeKit green roof!

With signs of Spring starting to show – slightly lighter evenings and flowers starting to bloom, you may be seeing the same signs on your GrufeKit green roof or be thinking about adding a green roof to increase the signs of Spring in your home!

As it is Valentine’s Day, we thought we would share 5 reasons why you will love your GrufeKit green roof.

January can be a bit of a slow and grey time of year…But we have the perfect solution for brightening up your life and adding a pop of colour…add a GrufeKit green roof to your home!If you have a plain roof which would be strong enough to hold a GrufeKit green roof, then what are you waiting for?

What is more idyllic than a warm, cosy Christmas?Whilst it might be cold outside, you can keep your house warm in more ways than you think.If you are worried about the current cost of living crisis and the rise in energy bills and wondering how you can stay warm this winter, then we have a solution that will help regulate the temperature in your house for years to come.

Transform your home with a GrufeKit green roof! You can make your home more aesthetically pleasing with a luscious green roof, increase the value of your home and reduce the amount of money you spend on energy.

Green roofs can help reduce the impact on climate change. Here we have discussed 5 reasons how a green roof can help with climate change: reducing the urban heat island effect, temperature regulation, improving air quality, flood prevention and reducing your carbon footprint.

The French Parliament recently approved a new law requiring all new commercial buildings to partially have their roofs covered with plants or solar panels. The Government made the law to only require partial roof coverage to make it less of a financial burden for those creating these buildings. This will apply to all new buildings in commercial zones.

"I’m very pleased, and the neighbours are impressed"

With our recent very hot weather conditions we were all looking for ways to keep our homes and ourselves cool! Those of you with our GrufeKit green roofs may have already noticed how they helped regulate the temperature in your home! Those of you who haven’t yet got a GrufeKit green roof, here are the reasons why a green roof can help regulate the temperate and keep you cool in those extremely hot days.

As we dive into summer you may be thinking about ways to make your home and garden look full of life and colour.A fantastic way to incorporate some colour into your home and garden is by adding a GrufeKit green roof. Even better, our Sedum & Wildflower GrufeTile will burst into a multitude of colour throughout these summer months and still stay green for the rest of the year.

With working from home going nowhere and the increased popularity for ‘shoffices’ (an office in a shed), a green roof might seem even more appealing!If you built a ‘shoffice’, or an outbuilding since the pandemic started then you may be looking at it and thinking it looks a bit ugly in your beautiful garden. A green roof might be just what you are looking for and here are the reasons it is a good idea

In addition to our GrufeKit green roofs being a feature of your home and making roofs look a lot more aesthetically pleasing – they also have significant environmental benefits!

The roof at Hadley Learning Community was a great example of the modular GrufeTile's working well with a curved roof.

When King's College in the heart of London was rebuilding the architect had specified a green roof and ANS GrufeKit was recommended to meet the requirement.

This new build project needed a living roof that was easy to install and needed minimal maintenance.

Our GrufeKit green roof system was used at the project to further improve the efficiencies of the building and increase it's sustainable value.

The incorporation of green roofs on the luxury lodges here fall in line with the owners' environmental vision and values.

This client wanted to create a home that didn't interrupt the beauty of the surroundings. Installing a green roof was one way to help the house blend more easily into the surroundings, not to forget to create a place where nature had a home too!

This homeowner not only wanted to give back to his local environment and boost the area's biodiversity, but create a better view from his house. There was only one way to do that on a flat roof - install a beautiful green roof!

Bermondsey Works is a new landmark development by Telford Homes, which is a collection of apartments, penthouses and villas with surrounding views of London's iconic skyline.

Not only transforming what could have been a dull flat roof but also the view as well, this was the perfect spot to use our Sedum GrufeTiles.

Having extended and renovated this property in Petworth meant there was a large area of flat roof that was overlooked.

Transforming his shed into a garden design statement involved installing a beautiful roof-top meadow with our sedum and wildlflower GrufeKit for this proud homeowner.

Fitting in with the natural theme of the surroundings, a sedum roof was the ideal solution. Arriving to site as pre-planted modules with a protection fleece included in the kit, all you need is a few simple tools and a couple of hours to lay the roof.

Having a large flat garage roof overlooked by an upstairs window, this homeowner in Boston Spa decided to make the most of this space and create a feature.

Covering a small flat roof that's overlooked by their balcony in greenery was a natural choice for these homeowners in the Yorkshire Dales.

Described as a ‘luxurious residence’, this new student accommodation complex in Bristol boasts plenty of outdoor areas and a focus on green spaces to promote a sense of well-being.

The sedum roof really adds the finishing touch and takes the sustainable design to the next level. The stones add a sophisticated edge detail and an aesthetic break between the upstand and the sedum GrufeTiles.

Looking for a low-maintenance solution to transform the garden boundaries of his home, this homeowner needed something to provide colour, interest, and biodiversity without the regular gardening commitment.

Installing a green roof on their new garden cabin was a natural decision for these environment-conscious homeowners

Bellsure Group were asked to supply and install a range of cycle storage products in the multi-billion pound regeneration scheme to transform an area in the heart of Elephant & Castle.

Installing a green roof brings an incredibly rewarding addition to your building, but it can be difficult to know where to get important supplies. Sedum is a particularly important feature in green roofs, and you want to select the right option for your building so your green roof can flourish.

Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular as more people realise their environmental and economic benefits. Cities across the world are sprouting a series of sky-high gardens on their homes and businesses, providing urban areas with rooftop greenery and cleaner air.

Padcroft is a large residential development in West London, featuring high apartment blocks that look down onto the small courtyard area.

Succulents were used on this green roof to assist with air purification, and a blue roof in order to minimise stormwater runoff, mitigating the build-up of water in the drains and therefore reducing the risk of flooding.

The GrufeKit (Green Roof Kit) is a versatile product that can be used in dozens of places. It's easy installation and maintenance makes the GrufeKit a great choice when adding greenery to hard-to-reach areas. We’ve put together a list of inventive ways to use a green roof, to show you all the ways you can use this feature to your advantage.

While urban expansion continues to absorb the habitats of our fascinating wildlife, it’s no surprise that green roof systems are growing rapidly in popularity. Whether it be on existing office buildings, schools, or new architecture, green roofs provide fresh areas for plants, birds and insects to thrive - with an effective and practical use of space too.

If you’re thinking about creating a healthier, more biodiverse home or business using a green roof, it’s important to know what to look out for. Here’s how to ensure a successful green roof installation.

Many factors should be considered when installing a green roof system, and these factors will help you determine which is the right option for your green roof. Will it be Sedum or Wildflower? Or even a mix of both?

As part of the building extension and renovation, the homeowners of this residence in Bradford-on-Avon decided to incorporate some greenery onto an otherwise dull grey and brick coloured roof top.

Using our sedum and wildflower GrufeKit means that by the spring the 'flower beds' will have burst into a riot of colour - adding another dimension to the green infrastructure and bringing biodiverse benefits to the area too.

What better way to show the world that you operate as an eco-conscious organisation, and make a real difference to the local environment, than installing a bio-diverse sedum roof on your building. But what is a sedum roof? And why should you install one?

A DIY green roof is much easier to obtain than you might think! You don’t need a builder or installation specialist, just a few basic tools and an easy-to-install system like our GrufeKit green roof system.