Green Roof Home Section

The structure of the green roof cross section contains a waterproof membrane next to the roof deck.

Green roof home section.

Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although. The following projects showcase green roof design in section revealing building wide formal moves and up close detailing. Above that an insulation layer is installed to eliminate the need for special insulation in extreme weather conditions. See more ideas about green roof roof roof garden.

The modular units are often plastic or metal trays filled with growing medium. The initial expense of green rooftops often turns away prospective clients. Some green roofs are installed in one large integrated section while modular green roofs use small portable planting beds placed together to create a larger green roof. These systems help mitigate the heat island effect create habitats filter pollutants sequester carbon and can increase agricultural and amenity space.

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 it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.