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Green roofs are living plants installed on top of a conventional roof, and provide many benefits including: - Reducing urban heat islands.
- Extending the service life of a roof.
- Cleaning the air.
- Improving water quality.
- Reducing sound reflection and transmission.
- Using recycled materials.
A green roof consists of the following layers: - Vegetation
- Growing Medium
- Drainage, Aeration, Water Storage, and Root Barrier
- Insulation
- Roof Membrane
- Deck Structure
Due to it's low permeability, ease of application, and cost the Elastikote™ roofing solution is ideal for use in Green Roof projects.
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