Can be "Extensive"--Lower depth and lighter in weight with grasses or sedum plantings
or "Intensive"--Deeper, with larger plants, shrubs, trees, structures
- Known by some as "Garden Roofs", a green roof is environmentally friendly and energy efficient.
Advantages of a green roof:
- Reduces reflected roof heat that causes the "urban heat island effect", driving the ambient temperature up in cities.
- Reduces stormwater run off
- Reduces energy bills for heating and cooling
- Provides sound insulation
- Extends the life of the roof itself
- Plantings provide some air cleaning qualities
- Provides an aesthetically pleasing environment
- Can qualify for government incentives

Our own "EGSI Green Roof Growth Media" meets all German FLL guidelines.