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Top Questions About Green Roofs
It is absolutely possible to replace a conventional roof with a green roof, but it does require some extra care
Popular Myths About Green Roofs
Many structures are now designed by default with roofs equipped to handle 25-35 lbs per square foot of dead load
Green Roofs All Have Layers - Like Parfaits. Or Onions.
In basic structure, green roofs are essentially the same. They all incorporate layers of roofing materials that aren’t used on a conventional roof
Anatomy of a Green Roof
An important difference between conventional roofs and green roofs, aside from the functional layers
Are Green Roofs Cost Effective? Lifecycle Costs and Savings
Just like a conventional roof, expenses will continue. Regular maintenance is necessary
Are Green Roofs Cost Effective? Capital Costs and Abatements
The term “green roof” covers a wide spectrum of building-topping concepts, so it’s impossible to make a blanket statement
Unexpected Benefits of a Green Roof
Did you know that the plants in a green roof can provide a critical habitat for birds, butterflies, and insects
Are There Other Reasons to Have a Green Roof?
There is no doubt that green roofs offer significant environmental benefits on several levels
How do Green Roofs Help the Environment?
The name green roof doesn’t refer only to the color of plants and other growing things that define a green roof installation
Urban Heat Islands and Green Roofs
Heat islands are regions in urban areas where the ambient air temperature is consistently higher than surrounding
What are Brown Roofs?
While brown roofs are strictly, speaking, a subset of green roofs, the philosophy and goals behind brown roofs are different
What is a Green Roof?
At the most basic level, the term green roof refers to a layer of vegetation planted over a series of specialized roofing layers