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Did you know that a green roof is a fantastic place for bees, birds, and butterflies and also provides cooling and water collection? There is still room enough in the Netherlands for more green roofs. Maybe something for your roof and the roof of your neighbors. Moreover, a green roof is now extra affordable. 5 reasons why you want a green roof.
1. An insect paradise
Bees, butterflies, and other insects are very happy with a green roof. Like many birds. Green roofs retain a lot of water. This results in less sewer overflow and that is good for the quality of our water. The plants on the roof absorb particulate matter and nitrogen, which improves air quality. You create extra nature on your roof and contribute to biodiversity.
2. Insulation and cooling
The sedum plants on your roof provide insulation and cooling. So you save energy. The green roof prevents the black roofing felt from getting hot and repelling the heat to the surroundings. If many people in your neighborhood install a green roof, this can make a difference of a few degrees. And that is very nice with the increasingly hotter summers in our country.
3. Installing a green roof is easy
Installing a green roof is not difficult. Certainly not if you use the lightweight construction sets from our partner Het Groene Loket. The package consists of several layers, which are delivered ready-made in rolls. Roll them out according to the instructions and your green roof is ready. You can install an average green roof in about an hour.
NB: it is important to check whether your roof is strong enough and whether the roofing felt is in good condition. Are you in doubt? Then ask Het Groene Loket for help and advice.
4. Low maintenance
Once the green is on it, you have little to worry about. A green xx1toto roof can take care of itself. It holds a lot of water, so no spraying is necessary. It is advisable to remove any weeds twice a year and to use the supplied conditioner for some extra nutrition.
5. Together with the neighbors
Laying a green roof together with your neighbors is only better and cheaper. Thanks to subsidies from water boards and some municipalities, installing a green roof is very attractive and affordable. Especially if you take a bigger approach together with your neighborhood.
