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Private Lynn, MA Residence |
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 | Project Name: Private Lynn, MA Residence Year: 2006 Owner: Private Location: Lynn, MA, USA Building Type: Single-Family Residential Type: Extensive System: Custom Size: 200 sq.ft. Slope: 12% Access: Accessible, Private Submitted by: Linda Kitch
Designers/Manufacturers of Record: Designer: Linda Kitch, DIY Homeowner |
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Greened Porch Roof: for aesthetics; to reduce summer roof-radiant heat; to ameliorate stormwater runoff/property drainage issues. Views from 2nd floor and from upper stories of abutting residences; hint of a view from sidewalk/street. |
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EPDM underlayment; cedar wood 1x4&2x4 framing; landscape filter fabric; (drainage layer omitted due to slope); Planting media:
vermiculite/perlite/peat/coir/lavastone/compost mix 4" depth; originally planted with sedum varieties & moss. Non-irrigated. Initially planted partial roof area 2004, expanded 2006. Media has compacted to 2"-3" depth.
Ongoing observation of thrival/survival of other species including volunteers: chive, asters, deptford pink, mullein, potentilla, campion, violets; occasional weeding of undesirables. Challenges: Limited sun exposure from building shadows. Squirrel digging can be problematic. |
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