Green roof system

Green Roofs- what is the working principle of Green Roof Trays?

Green roof costs may seem high at first glance, but a green roof offers energy savings, better insulation, and effective stormwater management.

Fig. 1. Summary of green roof types based on IGRA classification (IGRA, 2008). (For interpre version of this article.) - "Green roof systems: a study of public attitudes and preferences in southern Spain."

Green Roof systems are assemblies of different engineered layers, mimicking natural soil profiles to cultivate plants on man-made structures.

Walkable Green Roof System Detail

Our highly sophisticated green roofing system with Georaster® elements even enables the installation of steep pitched roofs up to 35°.

Rhepanol, a natural choice for green roof of award winning Dartmoor idyll

Natural Green Roofs are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They reduce energy costs by creating natural insulation, they create peaceful retreats and recreational areas, they provide natural habitats for wildlife, and they absorb storm water thereby reducing run-off into overworked sewer systems. In city environments, green roofs improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and by helping to reduce the urban heat island effect. Evaporation from a green roof has been shown to…

As architects look to green roof systems and their potential in projects, we’ve created a basic guide as an introduction into green roof systems.