A green roof is an extension of an existing roof that includes high-quality waterproofing, drainage, filter cloth, light-weight growth medium, plants and irrigation.

Green roof benefits include:

• Beauty and aesthetics
• Increased longevity of roofing assembly due to reduced UV exposure
• Decreased quantity and increased quality of stormwater run-off
• Evaporative cooling from plant material keeps building temperatures more comfortable
• Habitat for butterflies and birds, potential for edible garden