The carbon is stored in the plant tissue and the soil substrate through plant litter and root exudates.

Turf roof benefits. Improved property value planted roof areas increase the permeable to hard stand ratio on building sites and allow the creation of utilizable commercial and recreational roof gardens and terrace areas. The environmental benefits of turf and green roofs are widely recognised while roof gardens and roof terraces provide much needed outdoor space in urban areas. These roofs are covered with sod on top of several layers of birch bark on gently sloping wooden roof boards. Due to the high degree of insulation that they provide green roofs are known for their ability to provide an extremely constant temperature throughout the year.

A living roof can create a local ecology in which the vegetation will establish and provide a home for smaller elements of wildlife as well as insects and invertebrates. An additional environmental benefit of greens roofs is the ability to sequester carbon. Their contribution to insulating and shading buildings can help significantly in reducing energy consumption and carbon pollution. With a green roof you are contributing to air purification.

Reduces the ambient temperature. Benefits of sod roofs well for one sod roofs are known to provide homes with excellent insulation keeping the cold out during the cold winter months and keeping the heat in at the same time. However it is difficult to obtain accredited insulation values for green roof construction. Plants absorb sunlight 50 is absorbed and 30 reflected.

Carbon is the main component of plant matter and is naturally absorbed by plant tissue. But why would people even think about putting turf or sod on their roofs. Extra insulation comfort. They keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Maintenance is minimal and as long as you have excellent waterproofing beforehand most sod roof owners see an excellent return on investment over traditional roofs thanks to savings on their electricity bills. The extra layer of protection. In australia the energy benefits of green roofs are most pronounced in their ability to reduce summer cooling demands. The plants in a green roof filter particulate matter from the air and convert co2 into oxygen.

Creates a natural habitat for flora and fauna. The norwegian translation is torvtak which means turf roof. Improved environment plant species minimize greenhouse gas emissions pollutants are adsorbed onto growth media particles and plant. Pros of a turf roof.

Perhaps the most positive aspect of a turf roof is the effect it has on your electric bill.

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