Advantages green roofs
A lot of information has been published on the advantages of green roofs. It is said that they produce lower ambient temperatures, are able to capture CO2 and fine particles, can retain water and save energy. What is true and how does it work? Sempergreen® has drawn up a comprehensive overview of the advantages of green roofs. This includes links to scientific publications.
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Insulation
Advantage: saves energy
Protection against sun, rain and temperature changes
Advantage: Longer life expectancy of roof covering (three times longer than without a green roof)
Natural look
Advantage: Added value to building
Rainwater retention
Advantage: Less (peak) load on the sewer system
Long life expectancy
Advantage: Long life expectancy
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Insulation
Advantage: Saves energy
Lower ambient temperature
Advantage: Reduces so-called ‘Urban Heat Island effect’
Captures CO2
Advantage: Cleaner air
Captures fine particles
Advantage: Cleaner air
Stimulates biodiversity
Advantage: Improves/does not disturb the habitat of birds and insects
Rainwater retention
Advantage: Less load on the sewer system, reducing chance of (sewer) flooding
Rainwater purification
Advantage: Cleaner environment
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Sound insulation
Advantage: Quieter indoor and outdoor ambiance
Natural look
Advantage: Nice to look out on; greenery has a soothing and relaxing effect
No need for ballast
Advantage: Less work to install roof
