We came across another great article from MSN Real-estate…this one is about green roofs. For those who don’t know what they are, a green roof is a rooftop garden, or rooftop green space. The concept is really good, and it is a sustainable practice that has been used for thousands of years. It is now gaining popularity in bigger cities, but can be used anywhere you have a flat roof (apartments, business buildings etc.)

Here is a little piece of the article (by Damon Vanderlinde and Steven Peck of the Daily Green).

What is a green roof?

• A green roof is an extension of a new or existing roof that has:
• A high-quality waterproofing and root-repellant system
• A drainage system
• Filter cloth
• A lightweight growing medium
• Plants

Green-roof systems may be modular, with drainage layers, filter cloth, growing media and plants already prepared in movable, interlocking grids. Or each component may be installed separately.
Green-roof development involves the creation of “contained” green space atop a human-made structure. This green space could be below, at or above grade. But in all cases, the plants are not placed in the ground.

Check out the entire article here…and as always, let us know what you think!!

13 amazing facts about green roofs

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