Helping the Planet
The advantages of sustainable roofing systems go far beyond tax breaks and cost savings. With increasing awareness of the need to protect our natural resources, installing a sustainable roof will help establish your organization as a responsible and dependable member of the community. This can help build local support for your organization as your green roof helps the environment in the following ways:
- Reduces sewage system and stormwater loads through assimilating large amounts of rainwater. This not only helps the environment, but in many locations can have positive tax implications.
- Absorbs air pollution, collects airborne particulates, and stores carbon.
- Serves as a living environment that becomes part of the eco-system.
- Saves energy by insulating the building from extreme temperatures and reducing heating/air conditioning usage.
- Reduces the "heat island ffect," which is caused when vegetation is replaced with concrete and asphalt.
- Offers an attractive alternative to traditional roofs, addressing growing concerns about urban quality of life.
- Reduces noise pollution from the outdoors.
- Reduction of liability exposure from toxic contamination, and other liability risks associated with traditional roofing systems.