Is a green roof more likely to leak then a regular roof?
This is one of the most misunderstood issues surrounding green roofing. A green roof must be installed over a roof that has a waterproofing membrane that is in excellent condition. A high quality waterproof membrane will protect your building or homer against leaks. Adding a green roof will more than double the life of your membrane. This is possible because the roof is protected from damaging UV rays as well as the constant heating and cooling cycles which cause expansion and contraction leading to cracks in your membrane over time. How do green roofs interact with photovoltaic panels? Green roofs and photovoltaic panels are complementary technologies that improve each other’s performance. The PV functions more efficiently thanks to the cooler ambient temperatures above the green roof, and the green roof benefits from the areas of shade. How does a green roof help in terms of sound insulation? It has been proven that green roofs can insulate up to 3dB for internal sound insulation, an
