IB Roof Systems making a difference. A roof-top garden or vegatative roof has many benefits to a residential home and to a commercial building. Storm water retention is a big benefit especially for buidlings or homes located in a city area.
Soil increases your insulation value on your roof and helps decrease your energy consumption and also helps with outside noise reduction as well.
Because the roofing material is not exposed to UV rays it may increase it’s lifespan depending on what material was chosen.
With all the benefits of a vegetative roof you want to maximize your investment by choosing a roofing material that has been proven for at least 30 years without failure. IB Roof Systems is one such company and has exposed roofs that have already performed over 30 years. IB Roof Systems also has specifications that support vegetative roofing assemblies and have partners in the horticultural industry to aid in choosing the correct soil and plants that will grow the best in your climate.
So when you decide to look into a vegetative roof, make sure you look into IB Roof Systems to make sure your roofing system will keep you dry while supporting your sustainable roof-top garden.
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Green roofs are vegetated roof covers with special drought resistant plants taking the place of traditional gravel or shingles, providing many environmental and economic benefits.
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