A green roof has many benefits on an economic, ecological and social level. A green roof provides a buffer for rainwater, clean the air, reduce the ambient temperature, adjust the indoor temperature, save energy and encourage biodiversity in the city. Green roofs are part of climate-proof construction. Moreover, people are happier in green environment than gray environment. Some important benefits of
green roofs include:
1. Provide a rainwater buffer: A green roof absorbs rainwater by cushioning the water in the tree, substrate and drainage layer. This delays the discharge of rainwater into the sewage system, cleaning rainwater and also evaporating water through factories. All of this helps to stabilize the groundwater level, reducing the maximum load on the sewage system and reducing the risk of flooding.
2. Air purification: With a green roof you are contributing to air purification. By, the components in a green roof filter particulate matter from the air and convert CO2 into O2.
3. Reduce the ambient temperature
Plants absorb sunlight, 50% are absorbed and 30% reflect; So this helps create a cooler and more pleasant climate. For indoor climates, the air conditioner does not have to work too hard to regulate the air, which saves energy. And this also has a more positive impact on the climate right near your building and the temperature in the city. Overall, it has the potential to reduce heat by 3 ° C in surrounding areas. Green buildings increase solar panel efficiency.
4. Reduce the noise around outside and inside
A green roof acts as an acoustic barrier to the building. It absorbs sound and thus provides a quieter environment, both inside and outside your building.
5. Extend the life of the roof
A green roof protects roofing materials from outside influences like the sun, rain, wind and temperature and doubles or triples the life of your roof for up to 60 years or even longer. than. You will pay back your investment in your green roof in 8 to 21 years.
6. Add value to the building
Natural and sustainable appearance, combined with reduced energy costs and extended roof life will help increase the value of the property for your home.
7. Increasing biodiversity
Sediments, herbs, grasses or host plants are included in a green roof that promotes habitat of birds, butterflies and insects, especially in a predominantly concrete and asphalt city environment.
8. Create a fireproof layer
Natural plants contain a lot of moisture. With a green roof, you create a natural fire-proof layer on your home or office building.
9. Increase the feeling of happiness
Living and working in a green environment has a positive impact on people's happiness. Trees provide relaxation and reduce stress.
10. Attract many social interactions
Working or living in a green environment brings people together. A green environment for user experience and higher awareness. This has a positive impact on social cohesion in the neighborhood. Areas with lots of trees suffer less resistance from aggression, violence and vandalism.
11. Save time and money
In contrast to planting a green roof with individual plugs, placing a green roof using plant blankets is quick and easy to spot. And subsequent maintenance is minimal. That means you save time and money!
