Living Green Roof Systems

As a result of approaching green roofs honestly and scientifically we have developed technologies that dramatically improve green roof performance with an emphasis on long term sustainability.

Living green roof systems.

Ecocline is a patented thin profile green roof system that mimics the natural growth conditions of drought tolerant plants. There are multiple manufactures that offer different green roof solutions for any size of roof. A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. Because green roof systems include materials not found on conventional roofs we recommend that you choose a qualified roofing contractor with experience in green roof installation to install the non living components e g.

Vapor barrier waterproofing membrane. It also keeps the room below it warmer in winter and as much as 6 to 8 degrees cooler in summer thereby reducing utility costs. Living roofs is a design build team reinvigorating public and residential structures with green roofs and living walls. While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask.

I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live. Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden. Residential green roofs such as theirs protect natural waterways from oily street residue by lessening the chances that municipal storm drain systems will overflow. Build a living roof green roof.