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Green RoofsGreen Roofs
Thomas MickensThomas Mickens
Trudyann BuckleyTrudyann Buckley
Victoria MordanVictoria Mordan
•The roofing membrane provides the important waterproofing layer in every green roof.
•The compound prevents plant roots from appearing beneath the waterproofing membrane.
•The soil absorbs and retains storm water in a controlled manner to make the plants healthier.
•The surface layer of plant life is made to meet certain requirements of individual applications.
Mickens
• When rain falls on forested and open land, water goes through its natural cycle.
• Approximately 40% of the storm water is almost immediately returned into the atmosphere through transpiration.
• A Green Roof build-up reduces the water run-off to 50-10%.
Mickens
Examples of Effective Examples of Effective UsageUsage
• Lincoln Park Zoo –ChicagoLincoln Park Zoo –Chicago
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•City Hall –ChicagoCity Hall –Chicago
Examples of Effective Examples of Effective UsageUsage[continued][continued]
• Library –Kansas CityLibrary –Kansas City
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• Asbury Woods Nature Center –Erie, Asbury Woods Nature Center –Erie, PAPA
Cons of Green RoofsCons of Green Roofs
• Heavy!Heavy!• Can be pricey.Can be pricey.• Planting on a sloped roof needs extra Planting on a sloped roof needs extra
erosion control, which is expensive.erosion control, which is expensive.• Maintenance is likely to increase Maintenance is likely to increase
compared to normal roofing.compared to normal roofing.
Buckley
Pros of Green RoofsPros of Green Roofs
• Reduce and delay Storm Water Runoff.Reduce and delay Storm Water Runoff.• Improve air quality by reducing COImprove air quality by reducing CO22..• Reduce heat in urban areas.Reduce heat in urban areas.• Partially compensate for landscape lost Partially compensate for landscape lost
to development.to development.
Buckley
Materials Needed to Install a Green Roof
Note: Before green roof installation can begin, hire a licensed structural engineer or architect to determine if
any upgrades are needed.
-Irrigation and drainage systems
-Garden supplies (this includes soil)
-Plants
-Maintenance, transportation, and city permits
-Time
-Contractors
-Fertilizer
-Roof
-Insulation
Mordan
Mordan
Methods for installing a Green Roof
• Hire structural analysis consultants.
• Choose the site. • Obtain required permits from
the Department of Construction and Permits.
• Research green roofs designers and installation companies.
• Determine the type of Green Roof.
• Select Plants.• Work out irrigation system.
and finally…• Pay for it all.
Mordan
The EndThe End
Thank you for watching. Thank you for watching.
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