Vision Waterproofing have been promoting the concept of ecological awareness within planted roof design for many years; at last, green roof concepts are becoming a reality here in the UK. The positive effects of a green roof system on the environment are far too important to ignore.
Green Roofs can be divided into two categories, Intensive and Extensive.
Intensive Green Roofs
Intensive green roofs can be designed to provide additional leisure space for people. Much like any garden they require ongoing management and may have some structural implications for the building.
Extensive Green Roofs
Not usually for recreational use and are constructed using low maintenance planting such as sedums or indigenous herbs and grasses. They are lightweight roof systems with minimal structural implications.
The benefits of Green Roofs are:
Visually attractive
Low maintenance
Improved rainwater management with reduced run off
Improved building thermal performance with insulation from heat loss in winter and heat gain in the summer
Reduction in sound transmission
Improved air quality and provision of habitat for wildlife
Roof Gardens can provide additional leisure space with minimal outlay, planning is relatively simple and the additional cost is modest compared to the real benefits provided. In some instances a quality roof garden can add significant value to a property and provide substantial PR opportunities for the company owning the property.
Improve your corporate image: Put the smokers on the roof! Instead of seeing groups of smokers huddled around the front entrance to your office six months of the year, create a beautiful Roof Garden and everyone will benefit from a safe and secluded rooftop retreat. Schools, colleges and universities can also benefit from Green Roofing systems in a significant way: a green roof can provide additional classroom space for the spring and summer months and provide a “hands on” eco-friendly experience for the students. Hospitals can certainly benefit from implementing a Green Roofing system; patients and their visitors can get some fresh air and enjoy the spring and summer months. Convalescing on the roof garden can provide enormous benefits to both the patients and hospital staff.
Contact us today for a FREE “no obligation” Green Roof or Roof Garden onsite survey.
Contact us today for a FREE “no obligation” Green Roof or Roof Garden onsite survey.
