Sustainable drainage is an important component of any building as a way to counter flooding in the event of excess.
Limitations of green roofs.
Structural limitations if you choose an intensive roof rooftop garden is another name for them you may need structural reinforcements.
Green roofs require strong buildings which can support the added weight of these roofs and unfortunately not every building has a big roof and strong load bearing walls so it is difficult to find the right building.
Improve the drainage system.
Increase the lifespan of the roof.
The benefits of green roofs.
Less extensive green roof options use smaller layers of soil but also support less plant life.
Helping out the environment.
Disadvantages of green roofs structural limitations.
Structural limitations green roofs can be heavy really heavy if you want one extensive enough to plant trees and shrubs.
Cost disadvantages of green roofs.
You may save a little money on your heating and cooling bills but you ll spend.
Limited choice of plants extensive roofs tend to offer fewer choices in plants than intensive roofs.
Green roof advantages and disadvantages final thoughts.
While standard roofs are expensive the cost to install a green roof far exceeds the price of a standard roof.
The roof and load bearing walls of some buildings aren t strong enough to support the added.