Roofing systems


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Because we know that you are interested in going green and preserving the planet, In Roots we introduce to you some of the most popular Roofing systems for all Plant lovers!


1. The bedside system: 

It is used to produce crops that need a large space for root growth, 

such as leafy crops such as watercress, radish, parsley, coriander, and dill. It is also 

possible to grow many aromatic and medicinal plants, which are widely used in the 

Egyptian house, such as mint, thyme, basil, and others, by using this system. More than 

one type of plant can be grown in one Plant shrine.

2. Bag system: 

This system is used in the cultivation of plants that need a relatively large 

space for the roots of the plants to grow, and this system is suitable for growing many 

plants such as tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini and others. One table can also be 

divided so that each group of bags is planted with a specific plant, so you get small 

amounts of many types from the same table, and it is possible to make a modification in 

the previous bag system by making a simple tunnel of iron skewers and covering it with 

plastic in order to provide the appropriate climatic conditions for the production of some 

crops Summer in the winter period like tomatoes.


3. Bucket system:

It is possible to plant on all parts of the surface, even the wall can be 

planted using the system of packets on the wall, where plastic packets are used and fixed 

to the wall and filled with the appropriate environment, then grow small plants whose 

roots need a large space to grow such as strawberries and beans, and this can be used The 

system in the balconies if they are exposed to direct sun for a period of not less than 4-5 

hours per day.


4.Hanging Sacks System: 

One of the systems that shows the maximum use of the space 

available on the roof of any building, as it is possible when there are more than one 

column close together and it is difficult to use the space confined between them. To 

benefit from it, the hanging sacks system can be used, where sacks or plastic bags or The 

cloth is attached to the environment in which it is intended to be cultivated, provided that 

it is a light environment, then it is tied and attached. An upper hole is made for irrigation 

and a lower hole for drainage, with openings made on the sides of the bag to install the 

plants in it. This method is suitable for the development of many plants such as 

strawberries, beans and others, but it gives an aesthetic appearance and can be used With 

some hanging ornamental plants.

5. The pot system: 

It is one of the systems that are suitable for cultivation on the roofs of 

houses and is widely used in any home to grow plants on the balcony. The sizes and 

shapes of the pots vary, which gives an opportunity to fit a large number of plants of 

different sizes. Different shapes of plastic containers can be used such as buckets of 

industrial detergents and plastic jerry cans. , as well as cages and old tires. All these 

materials are used as containers for the environment only. Plastic containers and water 

bottles can be used as containers for the water system, but vacuum containers such as leaf 

cages or plastic cages can also be used for the same purpose.



6.Drum system:

Some types of fruit trees such as lemons, grapes, peaches and others can 

be produced using this system on the roofs of houses, where 60-liter drums are used to be 

placed on one of the columns on the roof with a drainage hole made for it to remove 

excess water that is collected and used again.



Keep following us for more information about Roof planting; Roots is an Egyptian social marketing campaign run by Mass communication, Cairo University students, English section, Fourth level. 




Our mission is to Create awareness about Roof planting & Green Roofs among the Egyptian society, build an emotional bond between Humans & Plants for the benefit of the planet, Take positive steps in their lifestyle.



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