Green Roofing Materials

Living Under Green Roofs
by Roof101 – Green roofs have many meaning in the world of roofing materials, which we will try to set straight in the following. When talking about green roof systems, the meaning is, most often, a vegetation-covered roof planted over appropriate turf. Roof systems that are merely painted green, naturally, are not included by the term green roof. Some refer to roofs with plants and pots to be green roofs, although, as the description of green roofs will show you, this is not really the case. Additionally, green roofs may refer to eco friendly or solar panel roofs.

Advantages of Green Roofs
Green roofs provide homeowners an alternative to a garden, if there is one or to go along with it. The green roof provides all that a garden (or a patio) might, including a place to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables. With these growing on the roof, water will not spill as much, but rather be used for gardening purposes. Besides other technical advantages a green roof supplies, a biodiverse green roof can filter pollutants, reduce heat, increase wildlife and help the house function as an autonomous unit, elements that are foreign to any other roofing material but are part and parcel of a green roof.

The State of Green Roofs Today
True, green roofs are not as popular as one would expect them to be. Perhaps because the market remains immature, or the industry is not doing enough to promote the technologies that are already available. It doesn’t change the fact that they are sensible. In fact they are more common in Europe. A green roof might be the right choice for you too. Contact us and we will have our green roof consultants let you in on what it takes to tend to a green roof and what the advantages you will enjoy from such an option are.

by Roof101

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Green Roofing Materials

Living Under Green Roofs
by Roof101 – Green roofs have many meaning in the world of roofing materials, which we will try to set straight in the following. When talking about green roof systems, the meaning is, most often, a vegetation-covered roof planted over appropriate turf. Roof systems that are merely painted green, naturally, are not included by the term green roof. Some refer to roofs with plants and pots to be green roofs, although, as the description of green roofs will show you, this is not really the case. Additionally, green roofs may refer to eco friendly or solar panel roofs.

Advantages of Green Roofs
Green roofs provide homeowners an alternative to a garden, if there is one or to go along with it. The green roof provides all that a garden (or a patio) might, including a place to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables. With these growing on the roof, water will not spill as much, but rather be used for gardening purposes. Besides other technical advantages a green roof supplies, a biodiverse green roof can filter pollutants, reduce heat, increase wildlife and help the house function as an autonomous unit, elements that are foreign to any other roofing material but are part and parcel of a green roof.

The State of Green Roofs Today
True, green roofs are not as popular as one would expect them to be. Perhaps because the market remains immature, or the industry is not doing enough to promote the technologies that are already available. It doesn’t change the fact that they are sensible. In fact they are more common in Europe. A green roof might be the right choice for you too. Contact us and we will have our green roof consultants let you in on what it takes to tend to a green roof and what the advantages you will enjoy from such an option are.

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Step 1 Calculate

Figure out how large the roof area is. You need to know the surface area of the actual roof, not the square footage of the house that it will be covering. (Although this may differ with roof slope, normally it will be 110% to 130% of the actual living space on the upper floor.)

Step 2 Contemplate

Think about the kind of roofing material you are interested in utilizing. Style and costs are the factors to consider when making this determination. The least costly choice is asphalt. Sometimes wood or slate roofing is used on fashionable homes.

Step 3 Shop Around and Make Your Selection

Compare the roofing materials available at several home stores. The length of the manufacturer’s guarantee (normally 20-50 years) is usually the determining factor in the grading of asphalt shingles. Higher-end asphalt shingles feature longer guarantees and look heavier and more dimensional. Fewer choices are available with wood and slate roofing. If you have decided to have a slate roof installed, it will be necessary for you to decide if you want manufactured or natural slate. You will also have to choose a color.

Step 4 Obtain Pricing and Advice

Prior to ordering material, check with your roofing company. Be certain that the contractor is experienced in installing the material that you have selected and that you are aware of the costs of installation. (There can be a significant variation in these costs depending upon the materials that are utilized.)

Step 5 Order

Place an order for the necessary roofing materials.