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The concept of green roofing has emerged to be a massive success with the new generation. There are certainly economic benefits associated with this type of a roofing structure. Although the installation cost of a green roof is higher compared to the traditional roofing structure, the economic benefits are much higher.

The green roofing structure saves a lot on the overall energy cost. These roofs allows for increased R-Value of the roofing system, allowing for a tough resistance against heat flow. At the same time, green roofs promise greater temperature control that lessens the HVA loads.

According to roofing contractors in Alameda, installing a green roof definitely improves the curve appeal of a property and increases the property valuation by a greater limit. It also improves the marketability of the property, especially in the concrete jungles with minimal greenery around. Yes, a house with green roof in urban locality will have its benefits. As per a survey conducted by Michigan University between a green roof and conventional roofing system, the former looked beneficial in regards better energy savings, reduced pollution, and better management from storm water. A green roof can last minimum of 40 years, and in this time frame, it would have saved a big chunk of energy bills due to reduced energy cost. All said, the economic benefits of these roofing units will depend on the geographic location, building architecture, design, and also the surroundings. 

Green roofs are proven beneficial when it comes to storm water management. It controls the retention and runoff of storm water effectively. With massive urbanization, it has resulted in increasing the amount of impervious surfaces and lesser number of green spaces. Rainwater usually runs off the building roof into the gutters and flows to the storm sewer. From this sewer, it will either get deposited directly to the natural resources like rivers, streams, and lakes or it may enter the municipality’s water treatment facility. The dirt and debris from the roof flows away with the water and gets flushed into the sewer alongside. Some cities feature combined sewage outflow facilities. In this type of a facility, the same pipe is used for collecting the rainwater runoff, industrial wastewater, and domestic sewage. However, heavy amount of storm water can result in overflowing of the sewage system, ultimately leading to water discharge into the rivers and streams. This is where green roof proves to be beneficial.

Once a green roof is installed by professional location roofers, it will retain the storm water in the natural resources like plants and other growing mediums. This, ultimately, will slow down the entire process of storm water flow into the ecosystem, reducing the chances of erosion and flooding.    

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