Green roof systems offer a secure base to support vegetation and growing mediums. In recent years green roofs have gained popularity owing to the heightened awareness of the environmental and ecological benefits offered by a range of options.
Extensive Green Roofs (i.e. Sedum) are the ‘simplest’ variation of green roof, and require minimal maintenance whilst offering aesthetic enhancement and ecological benefits.
Brown Roofs (Bio-Diverse) mimic natural flora and provide varied landscapes, including shrubs, wild flowers and heathers, with a relatively low build up. Brown Roofs promote wildlife, especially birdlife and insects. Although limited, scheduled maintenance will be required.
Intensive Green Roofs replicate everyday ground landscaping in all respects. Although regular maintenance and irrigation will be required, the finished result will offer superior visual enhancement and comprehensive recreational use along with ecological benefits.
Green roof benefits:
- Reduction in CO2 levels
- Improved oxygen levels
- Increase wildlife habitat in built up areas
- Reduction in heating and cooling loads to a building
- Reduction in stormwater run-off
- Improved thermal and acoustic performance
Suitable for use over:
- Built-up felt
- Cold-applied liquid coatings
- Monolithic hot melt systems
- Single-ply membranes
