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Benefits of a Green RoofTaking root on rooftops, Green Roofs are an attractive way to save energy, control run-off and help the environment. What is a Green Roof?It's a growing roofing system often made up of layers of sedium, placed over an existing roof structure. Sedium is a hardy, low-profile, leafy plant. The growing material is often placed in a special framework, which is laid over a waterproof membrane. Pipes are installed to channel away excess water. Depending on the supporting structure underneath the roof, the top layer may include small shrubs, vegetables and herbs, even a water feature. What does a Green Roof Cost?Like an upgraded kitchen, there is no payback in dollars and cents. Benefits are in non-monetary areas. For a simple green roof, you can expect to pay about three times the cost of a steel roof. An 800 square foot roof would come in around $11,500. Benefits of a Green Roof
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