Urban Jungle Green Roofs Urban Jungle can design, install and maintain your green roof!  Give us a call to discuss your specific requirements and we can give you a detailed quote on the installation charge for materials and labor.. What is a green roof? Green roof development involves the creation of "contained" green space on top of a human-made structure. This green space could be below, at or above grade, but in all cases the plants are not planted in the "ground'. Green roofs can provide a wide range of public and private benefits. Green roof systems may be modular, with drainage layers, filter cloth, growing media and plants already prepared in movable, interlocking grids, or, each component of the system may be installed separately. Either way, the system is an extension of the existing roof which involves a high quality water proofing and root repellant system, a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium and plants. We use the GroRoof™ system, a series of interlocking panels are a brilliant, eco-friendly way to break the barriers of conventional Green Roofing. The lightweight panels consist of a drainage layer, water absorption layer, and a root retention layer, available ready for planting or pre-vegetated. The interlocking design of the panels greatly simplifies the installation process. GroRoof™ layers are pre-assembled into one component. Pre-grown panels eliminate the plant establishment period, saving money in maintenance costs, and up to two years of time spent awaiting plant maturity. This extensive or intensive system; fit for new, old or sloped roofs, combined with the customizing options, self-irrigation and ease of installation; works beautifully for any project Green roof technologies not only provide the owners of buildings with a proven return on investment, but also represent opportunities for significant social, economic and environmental benefits, particularly in cities. Private Benefits Green roofs provide partial solutions to several environmental problems, which are common in urban locations including: storm-water management reduction of pollution improved air quality reduction of 'Urban Heat Island Effect' decreased noise pollution quality habitats for insects and birds due to less available green space on the ground. Economic Benefits Cost savings opportunities for the building owner include: Protection of roof membrane resulting in a longer material lifespan (it is estimated that green roofs will last up to twice as long as conventional roofs), resulting in decreased maintenance and savings in replacement costs Savings on energy heating and cooling costs, depending on the size of the building, climate and type of green roof. Depending on the model used, results could be, for example, a 25% reduction in summer cooling needs. Studies in Canada, found that a 6 inch extensive green roof reduced heat gains by 95% and heat losses by 26% compared to a reference roof. Sound Insulation Soil, plants and the trapped layer of air can be used to insulate for sound. A green roof can reduce sound by 40 - 50 decibels.