A Green Roof has many Benefits

Green Roofs and Green Walls have been common place in Europe for centuries. Now North America is starting to catch on. A living roof or wall not only adds beauty to a building but has many additional benefits for the owner and the environment.

Benefits include:

• longer lifespan for the roof through reduced exposure to the sun’s UV rays and reduction of extreme temperature ranges
• the plants remove pollutants and greenhouse gases from the air improving the environment for everyone
• reduced costs for heating and cooling

Additional benefits are listed here: Benefits of Green Roofs

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