Living Green Roof Systems

Vapor barrier waterproofing membrane.

Living green roof systems. I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live. A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. It also keeps the room below it warmer in winter and as much as 6 to 8 degrees cooler in summer thereby reducing utility costs. Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden.

Because green roof systems include materials not found on conventional roofs we recommend that you choose a qualified roofing contractor with experience in green roof installation to install the non living components e g. Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although. While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask. Ecocline is a patented thin profile green roof system that mimics the natural growth conditions of drought tolerant plants.

Residential green roofs such as theirs protect natural waterways from oily street residue by lessening the chances that municipal storm drain systems will overflow. Living roofs is a design build team reinvigorating public and residential structures with green roofs and living walls. As a result of approaching green roofs honestly and scientifically we have developed technologies that dramatically improve green roof performance with an emphasis on long term sustainability. With the german evolution of modern green roof technology in the last 4 decades more and more green roof systems have been developed and existing systems or green roof components have been improved.