Green Roofing
Benefits of Green Roofing
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Protect roof from
damaging UV rays
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Add insulation to
building
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Reduce and slow water
run-off
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Add green space for
tenants and/or employees
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Eliminate "heat islands"
in urban environments
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Earn LEED certification points from the USGBC (U. S.
Green Building Council)
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What is Green Roofing?
A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof
which involves a high quality water proofing and root repellant system,
a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium and
plants.
Green roof systems may be modular, with drainage
layers, filter cloth, growing media and plants already prepared in
movable, interlocking grids, or, each component of the system may be
installed separately. Green roof development involves the creation of
"contained" green space on top of a human-made structure. This green
space could be below, at or above grade, but in all cases the plants are
not planted in the "ground'. Green roofs can provide a wide range of
public and private benefits.
Please Note: while there are similarities among
green roofs, each installation is unique. Hence, all technical
performance details provided will vary by region, climate, building and
green roof type and design.
Free Estimates
Like any renovation, retrofitting the Building Envelope requires careful planning. After the assessment, Pfister Energy will provide you with a complete inspection report along with financials, photographs and scaled drawings. Pfister Energy will make sure you understand the problems, the suggested mitigation, costs and benefits. With an assessment, evaluation and report from Pfister Energy, you will be in the best position to understand where you can gain the most efficiency per dollar spent.
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