What are the Benefits of Green Roofs?

Green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or fully covered with plants over a waterproofing shell. These roofs include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.

There are a number of benefits of green roofs:

• It increases the roof life because naked roofs are damaged within a few years due to the physical, chemical and biological changes in the environment that causes stress on the roof.
• It reduces noise levels and acts as a sound insulator. It is helpful for the people who live near the airport that causes too much noise.
• Used as a thermal insulator.
• It reduces the indoor temperatures during the summer months through transpiration.
• It gives a place for insects and plants, used for creating roof gardens, cafes and sporting areas.
• It gives fresh air.
• It provides a shelter or habitat for wild bees, butterflies, and beetles to find food. Even some of the rare species can be found on green roofs.
• It reduces your strain and relieves you from it because the green roofs which you have created are natural.
• It prevents storm water from flooding.
• It reduces the temperature of urban heat island effect.
• It even reduces the dust levels using the method of filtration technique.
• Enhance the look of the cities.
• Filters noxious gases.
• Serves as a commercial purpose, community gardens, and recreational space.
• You can also get new thoughts in developing green roofs and you can teach these techniques to others for earning.
• It reduces radiation caused by towers.