Green Roofing Benefits As a Homeowner

When a homeowner needs to improve or replace the covering of the house it is worth considering trying a new and improved type of system that eschews traditional roofing materials in favor of organic and natural plants and other elements. These green systems create an entire ecosystem above the house, which not only is better for the environment but has some unexpected benefits for the function of the house as well.

First of all these green roofing designs reduce the impact of storm water. For one thing the soil catches much of the rain and stores it for use by the grasses and plants, which stops it from pooling and seeping into the building. Additionally, it reduces the repair costs because it reduces how much the gutters and drainage systems need to deal with so they receive less wear and tear.

People often do not realize what an efficient insulator this type of building material can be. A foot and a half of dirt protects the home from unwanted ambient heat that is often absorbed through the poorly insulated attic or crawlspace. Also, traditional roofing tiles are often dark and absorb sunlight, transferring the heat into the house and demanding greater air conditioning bills. This reduced need for AC also translates to less use for heaters in the winter. The total takeaway is that better insulation requires less heating and cooling needs, which in turn reduces energy consumption.

Because there are no pieces or materials to break and the green roofing is self sustaining there is far less need for repair. If a person is looking to save money on the maintenance of their home there is nothing better than one of these green solutions.

While the functional factors are sufficient reasons enough to take advantage of this type of building material there is also the significant aesthetic appeal to consider. There are few things more beautiful than a swath of green grass and plants. No one would likely say the same thing about shingles. This improvement of the external appearance can do nothing but add value to the price of the home. It also adds beauty and nature to the neighborhood.

Roofing options are not limited to tar paper and shingles. There are amazing options for installing green, plant based solutions that offer many functional solutions. They will better insulate the building, they will beautify the home and they are very long lasting. This type of solution is certainly worth considering when looking into replacing the current construction.