Good points there—seen a few roofs damaged by sneaky plant roots myself. Pots or raised beds definitely help keep things contained. One thing folks often overlook though is drainage. Even potted plants can hold moisture and cause issues if water isn't properly directed away from the roof surface. Ever thought about how you'll handle runoff or drainage underneath those pots? Might save you some headaches down the road...
Yeah, drainage is a biggie—seen plenty of water pooling under pots, slowly eating away at the roof membrane. A simple solution I've seen work well is using pot feet or stands to elevate them slightly. Keeps airflow moving underneath and helps water evaporate faster...worth considering.
Have you noticed any issues with pot feet leaving indentations or pressure points on softer roof membranes? I've seen a few cases where stands helped drainage but ended up causing localized wear...curious if you've run into that.
"I've seen a few cases where stands helped drainage but ended up causing localized wear..."
Yeah, I've definitely run into that before. Funny enough, I once had a client who thought they'd solved the drainage issue by using these heavy-duty pot feet. Fast forward a year, and we had a nice little collection of perfectly round indentations on their membrane—looked like a UFO landing site, honestly.
If you're dealing with softer membranes, it's usually best to spread out the load a bit more. I've found placing a wider pad or rubber mat underneath the pot feet helps distribute the weight and prevents those pesky pressure points. Also, rotating the pots slightly every season can help avoid long-term wear in one spot.
But now you've got me thinking...has anyone tried those adjustable pedestal systems instead? Curious if they actually help or just create a different set of issues.
I've seen those adjustable pedestals used a couple times, and honestly, they're pretty decent. They definitely help with drainage and airflow underneath, which is great. But they're not foolproof either—I've noticed if they're not installed evenly or adjusted properly, pots can wobble slightly, causing uneven wear spots over time. Like you said:
"placing a wider pad or rubber mat underneath the pot feet helps distribute the weight"
Maybe combining both methods could be the sweet spot...just thinking out loud here.
