Ecotoit or green roof: the plants are on the roofs
Environmental protection, energy saving ... Here are many thoughts that green could be associated with the concept of écotoit. Indeed, these hanging gardens have many benefits, both in aesthetics as ecologically. A green roof provides insulation against heat and cold. Thus, it contributes to the reduction of energy consumption. It also isolates the noise. This type of roof also absorbs rainwater and reduces water flow on the walls. Ally of biodiversity, it helps to store carbon, thus purifying the air in cities and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The conditions and principles of installing a green roof To install a green roof, you must have a steel structure, wood or concrete strong enough to support the weight of the vegetation. It is best to design your roof in the same building of your home. For the design, follow 4 steps: stack of 4 layers for waterproofing, drainage, filtration and vegetation. Exposure to any phenomenon of nature, wind, sun, rain, temperature, as a parameter to...