Offer yourself a green roof and take advantage of all its aesthetic, economical and well-being benefits!
Green roof in Montreal
For a green roof in Montreal, or even a rooftop garden with a terrace, trust in our seasoned team. Greening systems provide many benefits to owners of residential (condo buildings), commercial or industrial buildings. We conduct the installation of elastomeric or EPDM membranes as the base for the green roof, as well as the installation of the different vegetated systems allowing you to plant whatever you so desire! Contact us for more information!
Types of green roofs
SOPRANATURE vegetated systems, which we install over the elastomeric or EPDM membrane of your flat roof, are offered in modules or can be built on the spot, depending on your needs.
Three systems are offered: the extensive system for green roofs with less than 150 mm of vegetation (for growing sedums, grasses and other perennials requiring little maintenance); the semi-intensive / urban agriculture system (medium-weighed green roofs with substrates between 150 mm and 300 mm thick (sedums, grasses, perennials and shrubs)); and the intensive system for heavy green roofs holding more than 300 mm of substrate (perennials, shrubs and trees requiring frequent maintenance).
Benefits of green roofs
Green roofs have many advantages: they help increase the life span of the waterproof membrane that protects the roof, and they help reduce the cost of air conditioning and heating (cooler in the summer, better insulated in the winter). According to Éco-habitation, green roofs reduce heating needs by 38% and air conditioning needs by 90 to 100%. They also improve soundproofing: a 5 inch substrate can muffle sounds of 40 dB. In addition, green roofs slow the spread of fires.
Green roofs offer a large relaxation area which is very welcome in the city, on which it is possible to create a terrace surrounded by perennials, trees, shrubs and even a garden. Green roofs improve the aesthetics of the building and bring a welcome side to the living or working environment. Finally, green roofs help reduce the heat pockets and pollution in cities, all while providing an ecosystem for urban diversity.
In addition, the integration of a green roof can help you receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification and a WELL certification.
Contact the green roof experts
Contact the ORNITHORYNQUE CONSTRUCTION team at (438) 867-7868 in order to receive more information regarding our green roof installation services in Montreal and surrounding areas. It will be our pleasure to provide you with more information!
