Green roofs have become a real trend in modern housing
planning, but they have been known to mankind since the earliest times. In the
past, green roofs were used to protect houses from the heat in Africa or from
the extreme cold in Russia. Basically,
green roofs replace tiles and other materials used for the roof construction
with a true and functional garden, designed to significantly improve the
quality of life.
In time, green roofs may become an environmental alternative
to traditional roofing systems because they can be a source of oxygen and even
lower a city’s temperature by a few degrees if there are enough of them. They are
equipped with a mix of granular clay, organic compost, and fertile nutrients.
The base is not made from black soil, because this is too heavy and it could
cause roof crushing.
Besides decorative plants, on a green roof you can also grow
drought-resistant plants, ground fruits and vegetables, aromatic herbs and even
small trees because they won't affect the roof structure of resistance. A green
roof is able to completely absorb water gathered from precipitation due to the
growing plants.
There are two types of green roofs, named intensive and
extensive. Intensive green roofs are bigger and stronger and can sustain trees
and benches, or even walkways. Instead, extensive green roofs are smaller or
lighter and support grass and small plants. For the best roof repair Barrington has, call the roofing companies locally to ensure superb roof installation.
