Several high rises throughout the country are literally going green. Buildings in Chicago, and one day in Lexington, are starting to install green roofs. Environmentally friendly materials or solar panels are not what these roofs are built from. From hollyhocks to onions, here you are able to plant everything.
For years, potted plants have enhanced rootops, but this new kind of roofing enables plants to actually root and comes equipped with a special drainage system. Green roofing allows for several benefits. Overall, the greenhouse effect is dimished as cooling needs are lowered by nearly 25 percent. The heat from concrete and blacktop is absorbed tremendously by plants.
A flat, black roof is not as aesthetically pleasing than a rooftop conservatory. With a green roof, you have a place to stop and smell the roses, whether you plant grass, flowers, or brush. Keep a lookout for Lexington homes going green. For now, green roofing will only be found in the big city.
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