Turn Your Roof Into a Living Garden With a Green Roofing System
10/04/2015
Many people believe that very little can be done with a roof and that it's just designed to keep you safe from the natural elements. Although a roof is important keep your home warm and dry, there are so many different uses for a roof and making the most of the space. We can turn your roof into a balcony, terrace, walkway and even a green roof, giving you the opportunity to have your own garden area. Green roofing systems are very popular, cost effective and environmentally friendly too! We take a look at what a green roofing system is and the benefits a green roof can bring to your property.
What is a green roofing system?
You may have only heard of felt or fibreglass roofing but since the 1960s green roofing has existed as an alternative option to the traditional covering methods. A green roof refers to a system of roofing that uses plant life for a roof covering instead. Over recent years it has become far more popular due its environmental benefits and savings for heating and cooling as well as providing people with an attractive garden area. Having plants covering your roofing system naturally offers insulation properties to your property. This helps ensure you are reducing your energy usage as well as acting as a filter for rainwater.
The benefits of green roofing
- Green roofing is very popular within cities as it provides additional greenery to homes that don't have gardens as well as bringing some nature to a 'concrete jungle'.
- Green roofing systems are aesthetically pleasing and look amazing against natural brick and concrete
- 75% of rainwater is soaked up by a green roof
- Made from all natural materials which reduces waste pollution
- They are renowned for great durability and with proper maintenance can last for many years
- Green roofs have been shown to lower the temperatures in urban areas as the plants retain the heat and releases it into the air when the temperature drops
