Solar Incentives
Advantages of
Green Roofs
- Protect the roof from damaging UV rays increasing the life of the roof.
- Add insulation to the building.
- Reduce and slow stormwater run-off.
- Add green space for tenants and/or employees.
- Eliminate "heat islands" in urban environments.
- Earn LEED certification points from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Green Roofs
A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered
with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a
Stormwater Retention
- Stormwater management can be met with a green roof.
- The growing medium and vegetation absorb rainwater.
- Decreased stress on sewer systems at peak flow times.
- Reduced cooling and heating costs.
- Protects the roof membranes from harmful UV radiation and heat.
- Reduces the size of the HVAC unit necessary.
- Reduces the urban heat island effect.
- Reduce noise pollution for the occupants of commercial buildings.
- Through the process of photosynthesis, animals and humans are supplied with oxygen.
- A green roof will absorb heat and filter the air moving across it.
- Increase local support for new development.
- Aesthetically pleasing to tenants above buildings with green roofs.
- Access to the outdoors can increase productivity and morale.
- Decreased need for health care services due to the benefits of nature and vegetation.
- Increase public perception of your corporation.