Green roof is an Eco friendly roofing option with tons of benefits for not just homeowners but the planet for and future generations.
It is an addition made to the roof of an existing building for growing aesthetically pleasing vegetation or flora.
Having a green roof still allows for important roof features such as waterproofing, and many more to keep the structure safe and undamaged.
There are two primary forms of green roofing. They include: intensive and extensive forms. The difference between these forms are: amount of vegetation utilized and the amount of labor required to maintain them.
A green layer to the already existing roof protects the roof against UV radiation, snow and ice. It also helps to avoid exposure to extremely high and low temperatures, and this makes the roofing system last two to three times longer than a traditional roof would.
Green roofs serve as a form of insulation to buildings by lowering energy demands. The availability of green roofs cools the inside of the house during the summer while in the winter it will be pleasantly warm. It decreases the amount of heat passing into the building, reduces cooling loads, and offers some insulation during the heating season, although, it is important to note, it does not replace the need for additional thermal insulation.
Green roofs also improves the comfort and enjoyment of the building’s occupants by providing an aesthetically–pleasing view or environment for meetings or recreation.
Ecologically, green roofs allow for a lot less water in the sewage system. This is as a result of the filtered and absorbed function the vegetation layer provides.
Finally, Plants naturally contain a lot of moisture. With a green roof you create a natural fire-resistant layer on your house or office building.
When establishing a budget for a project like this, one should consider the long-term maintenance involved as well.
