Green Roof Section

The green roof has a 45 degree slope and the characteristic element of the building is construction made of laminated timber with diagonally guided elements and undercuts at the edges of the roof.

Green roof section.

Green roofs are also known as vegetative or eco roofs. It is important that a protective barrier be used over the waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. They fall into three main categories extensive intensive and semi intensive.

A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane. Homeowners not only want to find ways to save on costly utility bills but also conserve the environment. However the membrane may be exposed to plant roots animals and insects and fertilizer chemicals. The layers of a green roof must like any roof accommodate drainage and protect the building from the elements with a waterproof membrane.

A green roof is a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system that is installed on top of a flat or slightly sloped roof. Green roofs and great savings one of the hottest trends in residential roofing is going green. But they also must create a growing area and potentially provide support irrigation and root protection barriers while staying as light as possible. Two types of green roof exist.

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