The environmental and economic benefits of green roofs by their very nature, has meant that green roofs are growing in popularity, particularly on newly constructed buildings.

The most popular type is the lightweight ‘extensive’ green roof that consists of low growing planting requiring little maintenance.

There are many environmental/economic benefits including:

Insulation and cooling

Reduction in rainwater run off

Promotion of bio diversity and habitat, of particular importance in built up areas

The image of the construction itself is visibly enhanced by the presence of the green roof

Sustainability of the building – the life of the roof is doubled