Because green roofs require professional design careful structural analysis and multiple layers and systems even extensive green roofs usually start at 8 per square foot significantly more expensive than the 1 25 per square foot for built up roofs burs source.
Green net for roof.
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.
The initial expense of green rooftops often turns away prospective clients.
Green roofs for healthy cities grhc is developing a course on waterproofing and drainage as it relates to green roof design and implementation.
The international greenroof greenwall industry s resource and online information portal.
The course will be launched at the fifth annual international greening rooftops for sustainable communities conference april 29 may 1 2007 in minneapolis.
All three types of roofs require specific layers of roofing materials not found on regular roofs.
This page provides a brief overview of the role of green roofs in mitigating the heat island effect including green roof types other environmental and social benefits and cost benefit considerations.
Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although.