Storm Water Management:
Quantity: studies from universities such as Penn State and George Mason University have confirmed that a green roof retains 60-85% of the annual rainfall.
Quality: research has also shown that green roofs filter various types of metals, hydrocarbons and other pollutants which are present in traditional roof rain water runoff.
Urban Heat Island Effect (UHI):
  Agencies such as the EPA and Environment Canada have proven that the replacement of traditional roof covering with natural vegetation reduces UHI effect by lowering the temperatures on rooftops.
Improved Air Quality:
Roof top vegetation contributes to air quality by capturing airborne pollutants, filtering noxious gases, and reducing ambient temperature.
Energy Efficiency:
The national research council of Canada and others have proven that green roofs can reduce cooling costs by as much as 25%.
Noise Reduction:
Green roofs buffer outdoor noise and offer a quieter indoor environment.
Extends the life of the roof:
Various research agencies report that a vegetated roof has a life expectancy in excess of 40 years which is as much as 3 times greater than traditional roof systems.
Fire Protection:
German studies have shown that green roofs considerably reduce the building heat load during combustion.
Restores Ecological and Aesthetic Value:
In addition to providing usable space, green roofs reclaim otherwise disregarded space by providing improved aesthetic variation as well as provide great bio diversity for all living organisms.
Living Space:
The Green Roof on Scandia's Rocketts Landing town homes provide over 900 square feet of additional outdoor living space.
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