Green Roof Maintenance Services
Green Roof Maintenance
Intensive Green Roofs
Commonly known as “garden roofs,” intensive green roofs are more complex than extensive green roofs. Planting media for intensive green roofs are at least 12″ deep, which allows for greater plant diversity. Intensive green roofs are typically public places that incorporate patio areas.
Green Roof Maintenance
Extensive Green Roofs
Extensive green roof systems are the most common type of green roof. The planting media is between 1″ – 5″. Most extensive green roofs are not for public access and are used primarily for their water conservation properties.
Benefits of Green Roofs
Importance Beyond Aesthetics
Not only do green roof systems provide an increased sense of pride and beautification to buildings, but more importantly, they are great for the environment. Here are a few benefits of green roofs:
- Reduce storm water runoff
- Naturally cool the air
- Helps with noise reduction
- Helps with fire prevention