Green Roof Media Delivery & Installation

Meet spec depths without tying up cranes or crews. We deliver engineered growing media and lightweight aggregate to rooftops and place it evenly with blower hoses for a clean, fast install.

Even Coverage
Fast Install
Less Disruption

Uneven media means failed plants and failed inspections

Green roofs fail when media is thin, contaminated, or poorly placed. That leads to dry spots, ponding, blow-off at edges, and warranty questions. Hand-moving bags or buckets burns hours and still leaves highs and lows that show up after the first storm. You need calibrated placement, protected access routes, and documentation that the target depths were met across the entire footprint.

Why more projects choose professional rooftop media placement?

Predictable results

Calibrated application achieves target depths that support plant performance and drainage.

Lower site impact

Long-reach hoses keep equipment off finished surfaces and out of public areas.

Schedule friendly

Rapid placement shortens closures and coordinates cleanly with roofing and landscape trades.

What exactly are our green roof services

We supply and install engineered growing media and specified lightweight aggregates on green roofs. Placement is pneumatic via blower hoses to achieve uniform depths and clean edges. We do not install membranes or irrigation; we coordinate around those trades.

We understand roof access, safety, and warranty concerns

You manage tight windows, load limits, and membrane protection. Our crews coordinate with the GC and roofer, protect surfaces, control dust, and place material to plan so your plants establish and your punch list stays short.

O'hare roof

Self-perform vs partnering with Superior

Bags, buckets, and skid lifts consume days and still leave uneven depth. Overfilling stresses structure, underfilling stresses plants. Our measured delivery and blower placement hit target depths quickly, protect the membrane, and reduce rework.

Superior supports many green roof types

Extensive roofs with shallow media and sedum or low-profile plantings
Intensive roofs, podium decks, and amenity spaces that need deeper profiles
Modular tray systems that require bulk media staging and fills
Border stone and maintenance paths where specified

What are the steps to install green roof media?

1. Scope and submittals
Review drawings, media specs, target depths, weights, and access limits. Align on staging areas and protection.
2. Safety and protection plan
Confirm routes, edge protection, and membrane safeguards. Cover sensitive surfaces and set containment for dust and spills.
3. Staging and lift
Position blower truck or feed hopper at street or lot. Connect hoses to reach the roof without overloading the structure.
4. Pneumatic placement
Place media evenly to the specified depth. Shape slopes to drains, fill around curbs and planters, and build border bands where required.
5. Finish and verification
Rake to final grade, tidy edges and access paths, and provide quantity records and notes for the closeout package.

A simple 3-step path to a successful green roof

Request an Estimate

Share drawings, target depths, access limits, and schedule.

Get a placement plan

We confirm media specs, quantities, staging, safety, and sequencing. You receive clear pricing and timing.

Install and plant

We place media to spec and leave clean, even grades ready for plants or trays. Simple care guidance supports establishment.

What Our Clients Saying about our Service?

Green roof media installation nationwide

We install engineered growing media and lightweight aggregate for green roofs nationwide. Our four offices—Grand Rapids, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Atlanta—support regional mobilization, and our crews frequently travel to multi-site programs across the country.

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Green Roofs - FAQs

Pneumatic blower hoses move material from street level to the work area. Routes are planned to protect the building and membrane.

No. We coordinate with those trades and place media after their work is complete.

Square footage, depth, roof height, access, and media spec. Share drawings for an accurate quote.

Yes, where specified. We install lightweight aggregate for borders and maintenance paths per plan.

Calibrated flow, crew communication, and on-roof checks during placement. Final raking and verification complete the process.

Even depths. Clean finishes. Faster turnarounds.

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