The Benefits Of Having A Green Roof

A green roof is definitely something different. It’s something not everyone has and not exactly anyone’s first choice when building or remodeling a home. We all know that having a green roof comes with certain advantages but what exactly are we talking about? Let’s analyze the concept.

Public Benefits.

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A green roof presents both public and private benefits. For example, if a certain region has green roofs then that particular area is aesthetically pleasing and can thus attract more investors. But there are also other more practical reasons why a green roof is great to have.

Temperature moderation.

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Water is stored by the substrate of green roofs and then it’s taken up by the plants and returned into the atmosphere. Not only that they retain rainwater but they also moderate the temperature of the water and act as filters.

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A significant benefit that comes with green roofs in the fact that the plants are able to actually cool cities during hot summer months through the process of evaporation. The light absorbed by the plants causes the stored water to evaporate instead of being converted into heat energy.

Air purifiers.

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But the most wonderful benefit is the fact that green roofs purify the air. The plants absorb pollutants and convert them into oxygen, thus filtering the noxious gases.

Insulation and fire protection

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There are also lots of private benefits to take into consideration. For example, green roofs provide greater insulation and reduce the amount of energy needed to moderate the temperature in a building. Also, green roofs have a much lower burning heat load so they offer fire protection. Another thing to take into consideration is the fact that green roofs offer noise reduction.

Multifunctional.

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So, as you can see, there’s more to a green roof than aesthetics. Of course, the fact that it looks good is also important and can be exploited in numerous ways. Green roofs attract insects and birds so you can have butterflies and birds’ nests on your roof and bring nature closer to you this way. It’s very refreshing to have a green roof in an urban area.

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There’s a lot that you don’t know about green roofs so it can be useful to do some research. Explore all the options and be informed.Whether you’re an architect, a designer, an investor, a business person, a future home owner or simply a curious person, green roofs are an option worth looking into.

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