Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - About Green Roofs

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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;
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Savings on energy heating and cooling costs, depending on the size of the building, climate and type of green roof. ...Field experiments by Karen Liu in Ottawa Canada, found that a 6 inch extensive green roof reduced heat gains by 95% and heat losses by 26% compared to a reference roof."