Green Roof Handbook

Green roofs have been around the u s.

Green roof handbook. A green roof or ecoroof is a lightweight vegetated roof system with waterproofing material drainage growing medium and specially selected plants. The following data sheets extracted from the greenroof handbook above provide our latest product information and specifications. A green roof can reduce site impervious area and manage stormwater runoff. See epa s about pdf page to learn more.

Conservation technology solutions for energy water and. Green roofs are roofs that are substantially covered with living plants. Funding options pdf 16 pp 680 k retrofit policies pdf 23 pp 2 mb green streets pdf 19 pp 2 mb rainwater harvesting policies pdf 16 pp 2 mb. Although historical and archaeological evidence suggests that green roofs have been built for more than three thousand years widespread acceptance has always been limited by the.

A green roof absorbs rainfall lowers rooftop temperature and offers other benefits too. Documents regarding the green infrastructure municipal handbook. Although historical and archaeological evidence suggests that green roofs have been built for more than three thousand years widespread acceptance has always been limited by the. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page.

Green roofs absorb stormwater that would otherwise drain into the city s overburdened combined sewer system they lower urban temperatures thereby helping to reduce the city s urban heat island effect they supply habitat for wildlife they provide additional insulation and they lengthen the life of the roof s membrane. It extends roof life earns points toward leed leadership in energy and environmental design certification creates wildlife habitat and garners good publicity. Since 1930 and they are becoming more common thanks to the many co benefits they provide. And for many people installing one is simply the right thing to do.

Our green roof handbook provides a detailed introduction to greenroof systems and components.