What Is a Live/Green Roof?

A live roof or a green roof is a roof that is partially or fully covered with live vegetation. Live roofs have been popping up around Park City over the past few years, though they have been common in European countries for some time. Let’s take a look at the components of a live roof.

Live roofs can be installed on both pitched and flat roofs but in Park City are most commonly installed on flat roof sections. The base layer of a live roof is a waterproof membrane that will protect the structure underneath. Proper drainage has to be planned for a live roof so that water can efficiently flow away from the roof and drain.

Above the membrane, a root barrier will be installed before a growing medium is put down. Depending on the type of plants that will be on a live roof will make these components vary.

What Are The Benefits of Live Roofs?

Live roofs have a few benefits for homeowners, the first being aesthetics. Live roofs add a natural touch to any home that helps make a home feel like a part of the landscape that surrounds it.

Live roofs also help reduce thermal absorption and sequester CO2.