October 4th, 2008
Container Gardening ? Can Your Balcony Take The Weight?
When making a roof or balcony garden, do not forget, as many people do, the weight limits imposed by the building codes.
Growing plants in pots and planters can add considerable stress, weight-wise, to your balcony or roof. It may seem an obvious consideration, but judging by what is common in many homes, it is clear that many people are simply unaware that their roof or balcony garden has exceeded the weight limit that the building codes stipulate for any given situation. It may be worth considering the consequences, both legal and otherwise, in the event of an accident.