Throughout the nation, several high rises are going green, literally. Green roofs are being installed in Chicago, and perhaps one day in Lexington. Environmentally friendly materials or solar panels aren't what these kinds of roofs are made from. Here, you will be able to plant everything from hollyhocks to squash.
Potted plants have decorated rooftops for ages but this new form of roofing, complete with an one-of-a-kind drainage system, allows plants to actually root. Green roofing allows for numerous benefits. Above all, the greenhouse effect is dimished as cooling needs are lowered by over 25 percent. The heat from concrete and blacktop is absorbed tremendously by plants.
A rooftop garden is more aesthetically pleasing than a flat, black roof. With a green roof, you have a place to stop and smell the roses, whether you plant grass, flowers, or brush. For now, green roofing is only found in the big city, however, keep a lookout for Lexington homes going green.
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