Across the country, a lot of buildings are literally going green. Buildings in Chicago, and one day in Bullhead City, are beginning to install green roofs. Renewable materials or solar panels aren't what these kinds of roofs are made from. Here, you could plant everything from poppies to basil.
For years, potted plants have adorned rootops, but this new type of roofing, complete with an one-of-a-kind drainage system, allows plants to physically root. Green roofing allows for many benefits. Overall, cooling needs are reduced by almost 25 percent, diminishing the greenhouse effect. Plants can absorb the heat radiated from concrete and blacktop.
A flat, black roof is far less visually pleasing than a rooftop oasis. With a green roof, you have a spot to stop and smell the roses, whether you plant grass, flowers, or brush. As of now, green roofing is only found in the big city, however, keep a lookout for Bullhead City homes going green.
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