Why not green the space above your head. The roof on your home is a great place to green, this can be accomplished with the use of a waterproof membrane and a proper water drainage system. Include the addition of soil and the Green space you create will serve as a solid base for the growth of plants and vegetables.
What better way to utilize dead space with the creation of food that can be sold locally to restaurants and or urban dweller’s. Think about it a real urban market that drops the level of carbon in the air and decreases the need for traffic on the roads how ironic…. More on green roofs below.
Green Roof’s have been popular in Europe for years this concept is primarily suited for urban settings. Some green roof benefits will include, shade and reduced air-conditioning costs. A green roof will act to moderate heat loss and improve air quality for all.
If you are looking to save on energy costs and are in the market for a new asphalt roof check out the link below where you will find information about roofs in general….
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Source… Rob Paterson, Internet Search
