Garden Roofs for Commercial Buildings
Green spaces on commercial and industrial roofs are steadily gaining popularity in urban areas. They may serve several purposes, from aesthetics to food growing. However, the most notable reasons for considering garden roofs are environmental impact, temperature control and heat island effect reduction.
What is a Green or Rooftop Garden Roof?
Roofs designed with landscaping on the top are often referred to as «garden» and «green» roof systems. These installations include a waterproofed deck for the foundation, along with a root barrier, drainage layers, soil substrates and vegetation itself – creating a multi-level extension of your space!
Commercial Garden Roof Systems
✔ Intensive: Planned and designed roofs incorporating plants and shrubs with a minimum soil depth of six inches. Intensive garden roofs place a heavier weight load on the roof and require irrigation, fertilization and routine maintenance.
✔ Extensive: Minimal weight load on the roof with a soil depth of three to six inches and the use of smaller plants. Extensive garden roofs also have lower maintenance, nutrient and irrigation requirements.
Benefits of Rooftop Gardens
Energy savings
Garden roofs provide additional insulation to your building, allowing you to regulate the average indoor temperature with less energy.
Roof membrane life extension
The layers of garden roofs help protect your membrane from UV radiation, freeze and thaw cycles and significant temperature fluctuations.
Increased property value
If you are planning to re-sell or rent out your commercial building, a garden roof may improve the value of your property.
Healthier environment
Fire resistance
How Garden Roofs Help Combat the Urban Heat Island Phenomenon
City centers have observed severe temperature increases, commonly known as the urban heat island phenomenon. This dome of heat creates an unhealthy environment of polluted air and smog which green spaces on rooftops contribute to the moderation of that environmental issue. Vegetation of garden roofs absorbs UV energy preventing it from converting to heat. Additionally, plants’ dew and evaporation cycles provide additional air cooling while photosynthesis reduces greenhouse gasses.
Why Select ACP Commercial Armour for Your Roof Garden Installation
If you are looking for a reliable roofing partner that understands your sustainability efforts, you are in the right place. Let’s discuss how rooftop gardens may help your facility improve its environmental impact and your associate’s well-being.
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