If you’re building or renovating a house in Wellington and you’re looking to explore more eco-friendly options for your build then we strongly suggest green roofing. Green roofing is a popular roofing option in Europe, and it is one that we are looking to endorse in countries like New Zealand where we build a lot of beautiful new homes daily!
What is green roofing
Simply put, green roofing is a roof either entirely or partially covered in vegetation (usually patches of manicured grass).
Amid dull grey expanses of buildings and properties, a grassy green roof appears as a beautiful natural oasis: the greenery a pleasant contrast to the grey concrete and weathered roofs.
An attractive alternative
If you’re looking for an attractive way to promote environmentalism in construction (without using copious amounts of recycled matter or huge unsightly solar panels) then green roofing is the perfect option for you! Take a space that would be otherwise unused, neglected and eventually weathered and turn it into a luscious patch of greenery – you might even like to decorate with shrubbery! It’s all about getting creative and, ultimately, unique!
Benefits of green roofing (summarized)
While the installation of a green roof can prove to be more complex than your usual roofing materials, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the added benefits and effortless upkeep required.
For a start, green roofing actually solves a lot of the problems that conventional roofs tend to make for commercial and residential property owners. They also reduce energy costs dramatically as they provide natural insulation during the winter and cooling shade during the summer – you can save heaps on heat pumps and air conditioning!
Green roofing also provides a natural stormwater drainage solution as all that excess rain water absorbs seamlessly into the greenery and helps your lush roof garden grow.
In our next blog post we’ll take a more extensive look at the benefits of green roofing as an option for your natural commercial insulation and flat roof waterproofing alternative. If you are already showing interest in green roofing system installation in Wellington, or you’d like more information on Wellington green roofing, then you can find out more information on our website!
For now, we hope you and your family have a safe and happy Christmas holiday and a wonderful start to the New Year! Take care, from the team at Trito!
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