Garden Roofing

LITSCO is proud to be a part of this exciting field in roofing design.  Garden roofing is an extension of the building's roof, new or retrofit, which should involve the following main components:

• High Quality waterproof membrane
• Root repellant system
• Drainage system
• Filter cloths

• Choice of growing medium

From these base products, many types of systems can be designed:  Extensive, Hybrid, and Intensive.  The choice is usually dependent on access, budget, maintenance, visibility, and load bearing requirements. 

Green Roof Benefits

Air

• Absorbs particulate matter from automobiles
• Absorbs CO2 (affecting climate change)
• Reduces NOx (nitrogen oxides)
• Urban Heat Island Effect (reduces overall city temperature)

Water

• Reduces combined sewer overflows
• Reduces waterborne diseases
• Reduces Urban Flooding
• Aids in purification of stormwater

Energy/Cost Benefit

• Reduces Urban Heat Island
• Saves summer cooling and winter heating costs
• Doubles lifespan of roof
• Creates potential tax rebate

Aesthetics

• Increases plant life in the city
• Covers unsightly roofs with greenery
• Attracts wildlife
• Improves view

Commercial vendors of high quality Green Roof products are:

For more information on green building and the tax incentives, visit the New York Chapter of the USGreen Building Council: http://usgbcny.org/