What is green roofing?
Green roofing is the practice of installing a roofing system that will support and nurture a vegetative covering on the roof deck of a building. Living plants are seeded or transplanted onto a specialized, lightweight roofing soil medium to create a green roof (sometimes known as a “sky garden”). This innovation is the ultimate in green living solutions, as it allows homeowners and building managers a way to reduce their impact on the environment while contributing to the ecosystem. Green roofing is not only aesthetically beautiful, but it also helps to preserve the life of the roof, reduce energy costs, and to contribute to the reduction of pollution in urban settings. While green roofing has been used in Europe since its invention in the 1960’s, it has only been until recently that it began to gain in popularity in the United States. With greater concern for global warming and sustainability, green roofing is a viable alternative for those seeking to reduce their negative impact upon
