Green Roofs Native

A good green roof designed for biodiversity should include.

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Planted and or seeded with a wide range of wildflowers sedums can be added too by applying these principles many interesting native invertebrate species will take up residence on green roofs. They can keep buildings cooler in summer and warmer in winter. A green roof or vegetative roof is a conventional roof that has been enhanced with a waterproof membrane a drainage system and a growing medium which is then covered in vegetation. Wildflower green roofs are especially good for pollinators such as bees.

Their low growing and or spreading habits great drought tolerance seasonal flowers and contrasting foliage colours textures and forms make them ideal candidates for green roofs. A varied substrate depth. Succulents particularly colourful sedums dominate shallow substrate green roofs across temperate europe and north america. Green walls and roofs contribute to better air quality reduce city noise and provide a layer of insulation resulting in energy efficiencies.

Logo by david mylet designs. Native roofs bringing green roofs to calgary address. 1929 10 ave sw calgary alberta t3c 0k3. Like any planted area green roofs experience periods of growth flowering and dormancy and so they are sometimes referred to as living roofs.