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Green Roofs

GREEN BOOES Roughly 10 million square feet of green roofs were built in 2009, compared to a million in 2004 Benefits of having Absorb storm water runoff alleviating pressure on the city's wastewater system. Soak up at least an inch of rain and would reduce the need for costly water system a green roof can save infrastructure that is needed to stop the sewage from leaking into New York City's a business owner between waterways. (This will also help taxpayers keep their water bills low). 20% and 70% of cooling Insulate better, keeping buildings cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. energy in the summer. Reduce air pollution by absorbing carbon dioxide. Reducing storm water runoff in New York municipal water system by as much as Vegetation Growing Medium 40% 75% Drainage, Aeration, Water Storage and Roof Barrier Insulation Membrane Protection and Roof Barrier Roofing Membrane - Structural support 40% in the winter 75% in the winter T of New York City's roofs were greened, If 1 BILLION SQUARE FEET the city's annual storm water flow could be reduced by at least 10 BILLIUN GALLONS (equal to one-third of the city's combined sewer overflow) GREEN ROOF LANERS BENEFITS OF THE GREEN ROOF

Green Roofs

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Green roofs can help the environment and save money for businesses especially in highly dense, urban areas.

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