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Abstract
They’re proven to reduce heating and cooling loads, along with stormwater runoff, and mitigate urban heat-island effects. They can enhance a building’s aesthetics and even prolong the life of the roof. Yet for all we know about vegetative roofs placed over conventional roofing systems, there’s much we don’t know. This article shares anecdotal evidence and provides lessons about the durability of vegetative roofing in high-wind situations.
They’re proven to reduce heating and cooling loads, along with stormwater runoff, and mitigate urban heat-island effects. They can enhance a building’s aesthetics and even prolong the life of the roof. Yet for all we know about vegetative roofs placed over conventional roofing systems, there’s much we don’t know. This article shares anecdotal evidence and provides lessons about the durability of vegetative roofing in high-wind situations.
Date
6/2014
6/2014
Author(s)
Matthew Barmore; Elain Kearney
Matthew Barmore; Elain Kearney
Page(s)
20-26
20-26
Source
Durability and Design
Durability and Design
Keyword(s)
Vegetative roofs; vegetative; green roofs;
Vegetative roofs; vegetative; green roofs;