Review finds failings in Aster Group’s maintenance of ‘living roofs’

Housing ombudsman

A review ordered by the Housing Ombudsman after detachment of roof planting finds lack of safety measures and irrigation systems

A review ordered by the Housing Ombudsman has highlighted a lack of safety measures and irrigation systems in Aster Group’s ’living roofs’.

Last December, the Housing Ombudsman ordered Aster to conduct an independent review of its living roof maintenance after it investigated a complaint from a resident relating to the detachment of roof planting during adverse weather conditions. 

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