Green Roof Ontario

Green roofs bring nature to urban roof tops while also absorbing rain water and cooling the air.

Green roof ontario. In 2006 a new product became available that has revolutionized the green roof industry in north america. Green roofs for healthy cities grhc is the north american industry association for the green roof and wall sectors. It grows herbs edible flowers fruits and veggies that the royal york chefs. Green roofs expertly developed for you zinco is the world s leading manufacturer and supplier of the longest lasting green roofs.

Grhc develops and protects the market by increasing the awareness of the economic social and environmental benefits of green roofs green walls and other forms of living architecture through education advocacy professional development and celebrations of excellence. City of toronto green roof bylaw in 2009 toronto was the first city in north america to adopt a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs. Fairmont royal york this 4 000 square foot green roof is located on the 14th floor of one toronto s most iconic hotels. Increased water retention and soil depth provide for a wider range of plant choices and a more dynamic visual effect.

Sedum master has been servicing the green roof industry for over 13 years. Our roofs help you offset the environmental impact of your building capture and manage storm water reduce energy costs and cool cities. Toronto s leadership in green roof policy began with the development of a green roof strategy for the city which would lay the foundation for requiring green roofs on new development in 2009. As the name suggests this green roof system builds on a plant palette dominated by sedum species but includes various drought tolerant upright perennials.

Green roofs green roofs not only provide a natural escape in an urban environment but complement man made grey infrastructure by absorbing harmful runoff and countering the urban heat island effect. We put all of our focus and expertise into our vegetation so your projects will grow beautifully for years to come. That product is the liveroof hybrid green roof system. Our southern ontario location and logistic partnerships allow us to ship all across north america.

The green roof bylaw sets out a graduated green roof requirement for new development or additions that are greater than 2 000 m in gross floor area.