Green Roofs

Although relatively new to North America, green roofs have been used successfully in Europe and Asia for decades. Loosely defined, green roofs are vegetated surfaces which are installed over man-made structures. Green roofs can be either at grade or above grade. They can incorporate elaborate gardens and trees or simple grasses and ground covers. They can be designed for aesthetics, environmental benefits or both. However, the bottom line is that green roofs are the ultimate in Sustainable Design. No other product or system provides such an outward appearance of truly "green" design.


History of Green Roofs
Types of Green Roofs
Benefits of Green Roofs
Garland's GreenShield System
Dollars and Sense of Green Roofs

Green Roofs
ENERGY STAR®*/Cool Roofs
Recycled/Recycleable Systems
Solar Roof Systems
Sustainable Links
Title 24

*ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the U.S. government. The ENERGY STAR Program represents a voluntary partnership between businesses and organizations and the federal government to promote energy efficiency and environmental activities.