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Why have a Green Roof?

Apart from the attractive appearance of a Green Roof there are also a lot of solid economical and ecological benefits, provided that there is a technically perfected Green Roof build-up which guarantees a durable success. Green Roofs are worth being installed - from small surfaces on garages or car ports up to large industrial surfaces.

Economical benefits of Green Roofs

Reduced renovation costs

Increased life expectancy of waterproofing The waterproofing's life expectancy is increased, because it is better protected from UV-rays, hail and extreme temperature differences. It can be presumed, that the live expectancy of waterproofings is increased to more than 40 years if a Green Roof is installed. Green roofs reduce renovation costs

Reduced energy costs

Reduced energy costs Thermal insulating Green Roof build-ups with official property-values are allowed to be added to the conventional thermal insulation. Due to this special build-up, the building owner saves approx. 2 litre/m² fuel oil per year. Green roofs save energy

Reduced sewer costs

Reduced sewer costs A Green Roof build-up reduces the water run-off to 50-10%. The remaining water flows off with a time difference. So, due to Green Roofs it is ensured, that the rainwater remains in the natural water cycle thereby reducing sewer costs. Green roofs reduce water run-off

Green Roofs as a substitute for lost areas of landscape

Better utilization of the property Better utilization of the property by taking the Green Roof into account as a substitute for sacrificed landscaped areas. This is often prescribed in the development plan. Subsitute for lost areas of landscape

Use of space

Additional space for leisure activities Roof Gardens offer additional space for leisure activities - without spending money on new and expensive building grounds. Roof gardens offer additional space

Ecological benefits of Green Roofs

Reduction of urban heat island effect

Reduction of urban heat island effect The surfaces of Green Roofs filter and bind dust and other harmful materials out of the city's air. Moreover, landscaped roofs improve the microclimate by cooling and humidifying the surrounding air. Green roofs improve the microclimate

Reduced noise level

Reduced noise level Due to the soft plant level of Green Roofs there is sound absorbation instead of sound reflexion. Moreover, the sound insulation of a building can be reduced up to 8 dB. Green roofs absorb sound

Natural habitat for animals and plants

Natural habitat for animals and plants At least a part of green surfaces which were sacrificed to building developments can be compensated by landscaped roofs, thereby reducing the quantity of sealed surfaces and encouraging limited wildlife development. Green roofs encourage wildlife

Use of high quality recycled materials

Use of high quality materials Rubber, polyethylene and expanded polystyrene are suitable for the production of drainage elements. Pure recycled clay bricks together with humus are the basis for ZinCo's roof planting soils. The most important criterion is the product's quality, controlled and certified by well-known institutes.
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