Green Roofing Systems

Modern green roof technology blossomed in the 1960s, when Germany pioneered new, reliable technology that provided sophisticated irrigation and protection against roof ingress. 

With its invention, Germany was able to market and develop the new green roof technology on a large scale like never seen before.

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There are two types of green roofs: intensive and extensive. Intensive green roofs have deep soil layers, widely varied plantlife and increased weight-bearing and stress load (therefore requiring higher maintenance). 

1. Better Water Drainage 

Because of the increasing urbanized housing, it also calls for an increase in drainage to be able to accommodate the rainwater to avoid flooding in the area. 

Green Roofing addresses these issues as plants and substrate accumulate rainwater during the heavy rains and filter it during the process before it releases into the environment, this lessens the amount of stormwater in the local drainage system. 

A green roof absorbs rain water by the water buffering in the plants, substrate and drainage layer. This delays the discharge of rainwater to the sewage system, purifies the rainwater, and water also evaporates through the plants. 

This all helps to stabilize the groundwater level, reduces the peak load on the sewage system and reduces the risk of flooding. 

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2. Longer roof lifespan

Roofs are the initial barrier of our home against natural elements from getting in our home, but as plants are part of our environment it also benefits from it. 

The possibility of it being damaged due to rain, wind, or animals is little to none which means that cost for repair and maintenance is lesser over time. 

Plants absorb sunlight, 50% is absorbed and 30% reflected; so this helps to create a cooler and more pleasant climate. For the indoor climate this means that the air conditioning doesn't have to work so hard, which in turn means energy savings. 

And this too has an extra positive effect on the climate in the immediate vicinity of your building and on the temperature in the city. Overall, it means a 3°C temperature reduction in the city.

3. Eco-friendly 

As our community releases more carbon dioxide, it contributes to global warming. 

Green roofs being present in highly urbanized communities helps filter carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the environment. 

With plants present, it will also act as a home for birds and other animals. 

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4. Energy Efficient 

The vegetation creates a stronger boundary that lessens the absorption of heat by a significant percentage and it also creates more insulation in your home. 

This reduction in heat absorption will cost you less in your cooling system during the hot sunny days and locks in the natural heat temperature inside on the cold days. 

The plants also benefit from this process as they also need the right amount of heat and water to grow. 

5. Noise Cancellation 

It creates more sound barriers than those usual materials. It absorbs sound, providing a quieter and calmer indoors. 

Plants naturally contain a lot of moisture. With a green roof you create a natural fire-resistant layer on your house or office building.

In contrast to planting a green roof with individual plug plants, laying a green roof using vegetation blankets is quick and easy to realise. And the subsequent maintenance is minimal. That means you save time and money!

Conclusion

Swadley Roof Systems offers the best roofing services in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas area.