Green roof benefits

Contemporary designers continue to explore new ways that the forgotten wilderness of the roofscape can be utilized as usable space with a greater purpose. Roof designs can become an integral part of a network of sustainable systems for a green building to purify its connection with its surrounding e…

UGREEN on Instagram: "Are you familiar with these two types of Green Roofs? Both of them have their own pros and cons. It is important to make an analysis of the needs of your project to use the appropriate Green Roof, thus taking advantage of the benefits:⠀⠀ ⠀ Extensive Green Roof (60 to 80 mm):⠀ ⠀ - Simpler and more resistant⠀ - Lower cost⠀ - Less structural overload⠀ - Indicated for large areas⠀ - Can't hold a lot of water and vegetation⠀ ⠀ Intensive Green Roof (80 to 200 mm):⠀ ⠀ - More…

An overview of green roof systems including benefits and descriptions of the types: intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive.

What are the benefits of green roofs? And what do green roofs do? We’re diving in to what green roofs are, how long they typically last, and why builders everywhere are adding them to their plans.

We've compiled data over the last year on how an Extensive Vegetated Roof absorbed and released solar energy (heat) over a twenty four hour cycle. The roof under study is not insulated. It has a tongue and groove pine deck with asphalt roll paper and asphalt shingles. The interior was non-temperature (no heat or HVAC) controlled during the study periods. The temperature measuring points were the exposed roof tongue and groove decking surfaces and consisted of multiple point averages…

If you’ve heard the buzz about green or “living” roofs, you’re probably wondering if this is truly an efficient upgrade. Green roofs may be eco-friendly, but are they difficult to maintain? Are they more or less cost effective than other energy-efficient roofing solutions? Read on to learn whether green roofs are right for your home!

People, wildlife, our cities, the environment at large - green roofs have a far-reaching, positive impact that can be experienced worldwide.

Did you know that adding greenery to your roof does more than just look nice? Discover 8 surprising reasons why we all need to be switching to green roofs.