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Vegetative Roof Assembly

Once a novel idea, vegetative roofs have gained widespread acceptance due to the many practical, financial, and environmental benefits they provide. In addition to creating more usable amenity space in the form of rooftop terraces, walkways, plazas and gardens, a vegetative roof assembly can:

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• About Henry Vegetative Roof Assemblies
• Henry Single-Source warranty for Vegetative Roof Assemblies
• Earn LEED credits with a Henry Vegetative Roof Assembly

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• Extend the life of roofing components and reduce building maintenance costs by eliminating UV exposure and minimizing thermal cycling.
• Improve energy efficiency to reduce heating and cooling costs.
• Be funded in part by financial incentives increasingly available from local, state and federal government agencies responsible for reducing environmental impact.

Research has shown that the installation of a vegetative roof can result in a number of important environmental benefits. These are so significant that in many areas, sustainable roofing designs are being mandated in order to:

• Reduce storm water runoff and sewer bills – Plants absorb water, reducing load on sewage treatment plants, helping to keep contaminants out of lakes and streams.
• Reduce urban heat island effect – When compared to a black-surfaced roof on a sunny summer day, a vegetative roof can be 60 °F or more cooler.
• Improve air quality – Rooftop vegetation converts carbon dioxide to oxygen.