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.

Green roof technologies not only provide the owners of buildings with a proven return on investment, but also represent opportunities for significant social, economic and environmental benefits, particularly in cities.

CERTIFICATION FACT SHEET

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Green building rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

Constructed buildings with environmentally friendly and energy efficient performance gain points toward varying levels of certification.

Green Roof System

• Innovative, modular approach to green roof technology.

• Reduces average daily energy demands for cooling by 50%.

• Rainwater runoff can be reduced by up to 95%.

• Made from 60% post-industrial HDPE, recycled plastic, sawdust, and 100% recycled rubber.

Stormwater Management

• Remove suspended solids and other pollutants.

Heat Island Effect

• Roof can significantly reduce summertime roof temperatures.

Water Efficiency

• Roofs designed so that irrigation is not required.

• Collected stormwater is filtered by vegetation and soil, can be irrigated to other landscaping features.

Energy and Atmosphere

• Green Roof System can reduce energy demand more than 50% annually.

Regional Materials

• Building materials manufactured within 500-mile radius.

• Local nurseries provide plants.

Innovation and Design Process

• Decorative Edges, benches, rubber pavings.

• Can be used for meeting or relaxation            

Summary

• Green Roof System can contribute 7 to 21 points toward LEED certification.

Easton Roofing…. Just What You Expected

Preferred Contractor of Green Roofing Projects in the State of Ohio

Exclusive contractor of Easton Coating System ™