Green Roof System Explained – Introduction to Living Roofs

This is a short film that shows the basic components of domestic green roof systems and how they are installed. It was commissioned to help show that green roofs are similar in their functions to traditional types roofing, but that they have significant additional benefits that these do not:

- add value to your property
- transform your home & garden
- extend the life of your roof
- promote biodiversity
- reduce rain flow into drain systems
- assist with carbon sequestration
- contribute to lower energy bills
- make solar panels more efficient

The Elmich Green Roof System incorporates Evalon, a UV and root resistant
waterproofing membrane, VersiCell or VersiFlex drainage cells, VersiDrain 25P water retention and drainage trays, geotextile filter fabric and VersiWeb growing media confinement cells. Elmich lightweight growing media with excellent water holding capacity is available and a range of plant species are suggested for specific environmental.

What are greenroofs? Green roofs replace roofing shingles and other standard roof materials with living vegetation. A green roof helps the environment as well as providing garden space in urban areas. In Chicago, I have seen an increase in the amount of green roofs.

Not only will a green roof help the environment, but they are also nice to look at. Green roofs are actually not a new idea but have been around since ancient times. You could also add solar panels to your green roof and save money on energy bills.

If you are considering installing a green roof on your home be sure to check Angie’s List to find a local roofing contractor who is capable of this roof technology.