Thursday, November 7, 2013

HAVE YOU HEARD OF GREEN ROOFS?

Green roofs are one of the latest trends in green technology.

A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof which involves a high quality water proofing and root repellant system, a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium and plants.
Green roof systems may be modular, with drainage layers, filter cloth, growing media and plants already prepared in movable, often interlocking grids, or loose laid/ built-up where each component of the system may be installed separately. Green roof development involves the creation of "contained" green space on top of a human-made structure. This green space could be below, at or above grade, but in all cases the plants are not planted in the "ground'. Green roofs can provide a wide range of public and private benefits.

They not only beautify commercial areas but also manage rainwater runoff, reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect and improve air quality. Find out more about the benefits of green roofs here.

It isn't a surprise that Israel has a Green Roof Research Center.

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