Why You Must Opt For Green Roofing?

There is today the scope to try out something innovative with the roof and you must not miss out on this opportunity. One must understand that the roof of your home is visible from quite a distance and if you can incorporate some unique themes on the roof, your property will be in focus. The theme, which we would like to share with you, is the green roof and the trend is getting popular by the day. If there is some form of roof repair to undertake at your place, you can call us, and alongside doing the basic repairs, we will incorporate this theme on your roof.

We are Adam roofing and have been addressing the roofing woes of homeowners for quite some time now. As a premier roofing company, we offer a broad range of services ranging from basic repairs to even replacing the roof. The green theme on your roof can be incorporated during maintenance or inspection checks and there is no need to replace the structure.  However, before our team incorporates the theme on your roof, there will be a desire to know some details and we will only be happy to share them with you.

What precisely is green roofing?

A green roof is an additional layer of roofing carried out through natural vegetation being planted over the already existing traditional roofing system. However, a suitable waterproofing system must be installed on the surface of the roof before installing the vegetations for green roofing purposes. Green roofs are also addressed as eco-roofs or vegetative roofing structures. We will take measures to install sufficient waterproofing and root repellent to keep the structure safe.

Understand the different types of green roofs

You have perhaps got a basic idea of green roofing but it is also important to understand the varieties you can have on the roof. Here are the details for the reader.

• The intensive green roof is the first variety and it is a high depth growing medium. It requires more amount of soil to support small trees and other diverse ranges of vegetation. Because of this, the intensive green roof requires more watering and extra effort on maintenance. We will install the base foundation properly and make it strong enough to support substantial structural loads.
• The extensive green roof is the next opinion and it comes with shallow soil depth for selective plant diversity. So naturally, the water requirement is minimal and the load pressure on the roof is also less.
• If you desire we can install at your place a semi-intensive green roof and it is a combination of both extensive and intensive green roofs. Here there is a need to assess the possible depth of the roofing and we will do that after taking into consideration storm water performance, annual rainfall, and also the current structure.

What are the benefits of this form of roofing?

Until now we discussed the basic concept of green roofing and the varieties, which you can install. However, alongside there will be a desire to know about the benefits of this form of roofing. Your home is certainly in focus but there are other benefits and let me share with you the details.

• It helps to create a natural sound barrier for the living space and this way you stay aloof from the outside world, once back home.
• This form of roofing helps to reduce the energy-consuming of your home. If you were worried about skyrocketing energy bills, one can transform green roofs.
• This form of the roof also has fire-retardant properties and that is one more benefit.
• Such a roof utilizes waste products, which would have otherwise landed up as landfills. Hence, by incorporating this theme, you are doing your bit for society.
• This form of roofing helps to enhance the value of your home.

These are some reasons why you must go for green roofing and this conversion to the roof will create value for your home.

Conclusion

Here we have discussed extensively the varieties of green roofs themes that can be installed at your home. We have also updated you on the benefits and you can incorporate this theme on your roof. Get in touch and we will do the necessary installation on your roof.