The Green Roof

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.

The green roof.

They fall into three main categories extensive intensive and semi intensive. Green roof systems may be modular with drainage layers filter cloth growing media and plants already prepared in movable often interlocking grids or loose laid built up whereby each component of the system may be installed separately. Yet there is a new trend that breaks up the monotony of common roofs. A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane.

Green roofs are also known as vegetative or eco roofs. A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof which involves at a minimum high quality water proofing root repellent system drainage system filter cloth a lightweight growing medium and plants. Unique pub in hamilton boasting a menu of pub classics hearty meatball options american style waffles and cocktails. Eat drink and stay at the greenroof.

It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. Green roofs for healthy cities grhc is the north american industry association for the green roof and wall sectors.