Green roofs can improve the energy performance of residential and commercial buildings, reduce airborne emissions, help manage stormwater, and more!
Introduction
Green roof technology has been around thousands of years, but has been growing steadily in popularity for modern metropolitan areas over the last thirty years. Not to be confused with rooftop gardens comprised of raised garden beds and unattached to the infrastructure of the building, green roofs support vegetation through irrigation systems, drainage, and waterproofing to help cut heating and cooling costs. Many states (including the District of Columbia (DC) even offer rebates on residential and commercial green roof projects to encourage environmental consciousness and reduce stormwater runoff that could lead to flooding. Contemporary modular systems of green roofs have been developed allowing propagation of plants before installation and easier customization for resident and commercial roofing weight limits which vary drastically.
Residential Green Roofs
The most serious of all green roof failures is collapse due to insufficient support of the structure and inadequate planning of the green roof system, a problem that plagues incline roof residential buildings than flat, high rise, commercial properties. This means that a crucial part of a new residential green roof system is planning. With a trusted contractor that understands the new, established, and developing United States green roof guidelines, your home will be properly insulated, waterproofed, and sealed to prevent any of the damages associated with green roofs.
Many states (including the District of Columbia (DC) even offer rebates on green roof projects to encourage environmental consciousness and reduce stormwater runoff that could lead to flooding in residential areas of urban centers. These rebates make installing residential green roofs more affordable to the average homeowner!
Commercial Green Roofs
Urbanization and the need for energy and water infrastructure are making it difficult for aging stormwater systems to comply with the Clean Water Act, and with the rise of climate change, rainstorms growing in severity have overwhelmed certain systems in urban areas. Green roofing for commercial buildings offer effective stormwater management systems, while effectively breaking down the urban heat island factor. Studies have also shown that the photosynthesis process of the plants reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the surrounding air.
Green roof technology is an effective, practical way to increase the energy performance of buildings and limit stormwater runoff. Adapting green roofs for federal, residential, and commercial buildings can provide significant benefits, especially to low-rise buildings and facilities in areas with strict stormwater regulations. At ASAP Roofing & Exteriors, we’re prepared to help you with all your roof replacement needs. Offering flat, shingle, metal, and green roof services for our clients is what we’re proud of! If you’re considering a roof replacement, take 10% off your roof replacement this month. Call today for more information!
