GREEN ROOF                                                                                                                        green roofs have a longer life-span than standard roofs because they are protected from ultraviolet radiation and the extreme fluctuations in temperature that cause roof membranes to deteriorate.

“eco-roofs," "nature roofs,“ or "roof greening systems.
Types depends on roof slope, load requirements, climate, type of vegetation and budget.

COMPONENTS OF GREEN ROOF                                                                                
A roof that improves the look of a building, cuts down on carbon emission and could last a lifetime has caught on in Europe and is slowly popping up in the U.S.                                                                                                   Green roofs consist of plants being grown on roofs, thus replacing the vegetated footprint that was destroyed when the building was constructed.
Besides the obvious aesthetic and psychological benefits of being surrounded by garden-like settings, common ecological and economic benefits include the recovery of green space, moderation of the urban heat island effect, improved storm water management, water and air purification, and a reduction in energy consumption.

               
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