It is not unusual for the roof space in a lodging to be used to lodge additional living space or storage space. If you propose to use the roof space as a bedroom, study or other room or if you intend to carry out works such as structural alterations, installing a roof light, providing heating, lining walls and ceilings or installing electrical power points you will require to submit an application for a Building Warrant to your Council along with detailed plans showing full compliance with the Building Standards.

When planning your small space garden several steps are fundamental. The first consideration is to determine what purpose this space will serve. Do you want to grow vegetables, herbs, entertain family and friends, meditate, create a place of peace, healing, a memorial garden the list is unlimited. Next, walk around your space and really look at what you have. Features such as water, flowers, vegetables, herbs, wind chimes, wild life, colour, etc. add the finishing touches to your small space garden. Finally, make a plan particularly if you are going to use large features such as a half-barrel. We are here at Roof-Garden.com to guide you for further help for gardening your roofs.