How much does a green roof cost?

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What's the cost recovery or ROI?

There are several variables so each case is different. When you consider the energy savings, reduced roof maintenance, extended roof life and in some cases tax credits and grant money available, it’s safe to say that in most cases, a green roof will pay itself off within a few years.

What's so special about your system?

LiveRoof® represents the best aspects of modular and conventional green roofs combined in one simple, attractive effective system. LiveRoof® is an integrated system designed by growers in conjunction with experts in the fields of architecture, roofing, logistics, and ergonomics. It is earth-friendly, as well as rooftop functional and aesthetically pleasing. LiveRoof® systems, because they are pre-vegetated at the nursery, require minimal maintenance. Compared to site-built green roofs, which are time-consuming and costly to install and maintain, LiveRoof® offers a turn-key alternative that doesn’t require you to be a horticulturist. LiveRoof® modules can be vegetated with various plant assortments to address your particular design needs and climate. And if there is ever any need to make changes to the roof, LiveRoof® modules are easily moved aside and replaced after the work is done.

What are the biggest financial benefits?

1. Extended Roof Life. By protecting the rooftop from ultraviolet radiation, large temperature fluctuations, drying winds, and punctures, a green roof can double the life of a roof. There is also reduced membrane maintenance.

2. Significant Energy savings. Green roofs have been proven to bring about significant energy savings, particularly during the summer in which a single story building can experience a reduction of 25%-30% in energy use. In addition, plants transform heat and soil moisture into humidity, to create natural evaporative cooling.