Living Green Roof Systems

While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask.

Living green roof systems.

Founded in 2006 we are just as excited and committed as ever to growing landscapes in new and unexpected places. There are multiple manufactures that offer different green roof solutions for any size of roof. 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. Residential green roofs such as theirs protect natural waterways from oily street residue by lessening the chances that municipal storm drain systems will overflow.

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. 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. Ecocline is a patented thin profile green roof system that mimics the natural growth conditions of drought tolerant plants. Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden.

I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live. Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although. 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. Living roofs is a design build team reinvigorating public and residential structures with green roofs and living walls.