Green Roofing Systems - Energy Cost Reduction & Environmental Benefits

What is a “Green Roof” System?

A green roof system (vegetative roof or live roof) employs a top layer of live vegetation above a waterproofed layer at any building level that is separated from the ground beneath it by a man-made structure. A “live roof” system is comprised of a waterproofing system and its associated components; protection course, root barrier, drainage layer, thermal insulation and aeration layer with a growth media and live plants at the top level.

Benefits of Vegetative Roof Systems

The initial cost of installing a green roof is higher than conventional methods. However, there are many long term benefits that may more than compensate for its higher initial cost:

Aesthetic enhancement

Remove pollutants from storm water

Reduction of “Heat Island” effect

Reduction in energy costs.

Air quality improvement

Rebates and tax incentives

Noise reduction

Increased roof system durability

LEED credits

Use the “Contact Us” button to request information on green roofing systems.

International Roofing has installed green roofs on some of the most prominent buildings in Richmond including the Suntrust Mid-Atlantic Headquarters. Suntrust executive C.T. Hill tends a plant on the new green roof.

International Roofing installed a new green roof at Suntrust Corporate HQ in Richmond, Virginia.

Diagram of a green roof (aka vegetative or live roof).




Employment Empleo Apply online to work with International Roofing... apply now se aplican ahora	Our Company Services Commercial Roofing Related Services Solar Panels Projects Green Roofs Mfr. Info Employment/Empleo English En Espanol Contact Us What is a “Green Roof” System? A green roof system (vegetative roof or live roof) employs a top layer of live vegetation above a waterproofed layer at any building level that is separated from the ground beneath it by a man-made structure. A “live roof” system is comprised of a waterproofing system and its associated components; protection course, root barrier, drainage layer, thermal insulation and aeration layer with a growth media and live plants at the top level. Benefits of Vegetative Roof Systems The initial cost of installing a green roof is higher than conventional methods. However, there are many long term benefits that may more than compensate for its higher initial cost: Aesthetic enhancement Remove pollutants from storm water Reduction of “Heat Island” effect Reduction in energy costs. Air quality improvement Rebates and tax incentives Noise reduction Increased roof system durability LEED credits Use the “Contact Us” button to request information on green roofing systems. International Roofing has installed green roofs on some of the most prominent buildings in Richmond including the Suntrust Mid-Atlantic Headquarters. Suntrust executive C.T. Hill tends a plant on the new green roof.

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