Rooftop gardens provide significant environmental advantages. They maintain a healthy ecosystem and improve air quality through the benefits of photosynthesis. Plants recharge the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen … this is particularly important in urban areas where the presence of vegetation is limited. The beauty of rooftop gardens is an added benefit, perhaps second to the environmental advantages. Roofers experienced in rooftop gardens can construct the gardens while considering and addressing all aspects of roofing concerns.
Green Roofs
Use shingles that contain recycled materials as part of their content. You also have the option of roofing systems that can be fully recycled. These efforts to reduce our land fill can earn you LEED points.
Storm Water Runoff
Install a collection system to capture the storm water run-off. Use the water for irrigation or a gray water system. Putting water run-off to use eventually helps reduce pumping of sewage into our rivers, and therefore can minimize municipal sewage system maintenance costs. This action can help you earn LEED points.
Gray Water Collection
Incorporating a gray water collection system will reduce municipal system fresh water supply and sewer system loading. This will also minimize freshwater irrigation and water closet flushing. Earn LEED points!
White Roof
White roofs reflect the summer heat away from the building. To get the most out of white roofs, they may need cleaning every couple of years to maintain their reflectivity. A white roof may earn you LEED points.
