Flat roof / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...roofs: simplicity and drainage Hip roofs: structural stability Flat roofs: modern utility Shed roofs: solar optimization Butterfly roofs: design and drainage risks Gambrel roofs: traditional volume Mansard roofs: maximizing interior space Saltbox roofs: asymmetric wind protection Dormers: adding light and headroom Roof...

...roof and environment, unless you're just watering a fresh sedum green roof, roofs shouldn't be green! Cleaning and treating different roof types Successfully cleaning and treating different roof types requires a tailored approach, as every roofing material and type of roof has unique characteristics and vulnerabiliti...

...roof installation The following DIY green roof video shows the steps needed to ensure your green roof will not leak. Watch more Green Building Guide videos from Ecohome on YouTube here   The most common building material used for roofing in North America is asphalt shingles, and because of their poor durability they m...

...roofs- intensive and extensive: Green roof © Ecohome An intensive green roof, also known as a ‘rooftop garden’ refers to planting areas that have a depth of 6 inches and up. Deeper soil supports a greater variety of plants such as vegetables, shrubs and even small trees. Extensive roofs are designed primarily for hig...