How To Create The Perfect Green Roof

Living Etc recently took a closer look at some of the benefits offered by the installation of green roofs.

Green roof systems are hugely growing in popularity. They look beautiful, adding the softness and calm of a meadow to the exterior of an urban home, and they also help to address the issues of climate change. By creating habitats suitable for wildlife that might otherwise struggle in cities, they help to perpetuate natural cycles. And the benefits don’t end there – acoustics and insulation of the home beneath can be greatly improved, too. 

‘Green roofs retain rainwater in the substrate and their plants,’ says Mark Noden, founder of the Green Roof Company, showing why they are more and more beloved by anyone interested in sustainable living. ‘This water is then used by the vegetation or evaporates back into the atmosphere, which means the localized air quality is improved as the vegetation assists in filtering out both gaseous pollutants and dust particles, effectively purifying the air.’ 

Also known as a sedum roof, these systems are relatively inexpensive to install and maintain, and can make a world of difference to your environment.

Green roofs create a natural look and help buildings to blend into the surrounding area. They can also help with planning consent as biodiversity roofs help to meet local authority policies towards a sustainable environment. They can increase property values by covering up ugly flat roofs and work well on outbuildings like garden offices. 

They provide a calm, green space and instil a sense of well-being. Importantly, green roofs provide a natural habitat for flora and fauna and aid biodiversity by encouraging a wider spread of species in the area. They also retain wildlife by providing corridors to support the natural colonization of locally arising plants, birds and insects, boosting the resilience of species in the area.

Green roofs have excellent acoustic qualities and help noise reduction for both external sound (up to 3dB) and internal noise up to 8dB), and can be one of the ways to save energy.

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