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Green roofs were traditionally employed for insulation and increased resiliency in cold climate regions of Europe. Modern green roofs are a rapidly developing commercial market in Ontario. Their primary benefit is in maximizing evapotranspiration for water balance targets.
Green roofs were traditionally employed for insulation and increased resiliency in cold climate regions of Europe. Modern green roofs are a rapidly developing commercial market in Ontario. Their primary benefit is in maximizing evapotranspiration for water balance targets.
Green roofs are ideal for:
{{TextBox|1=Green roofs are ideal for:
Sites without significant space at ground level for infiltration,
*Sites without significant space at ground level for infiltration,
Zero-lot line projects with outdoor amenity requirements,
*Zero-lot line projects with outdoor amenity requirements,
Projects looking for accreditation with LEED v.4
*Projects looking for accreditation with LEED v.4}}
<p><strong><textprimary>The fundamental components of a green roof are:</textprimary></strong></p>
;-the roof area (being able to withstand the load)
:-a drainage layer
:-a filter layer
:-a layer of planting medium
:-plants
<p><strong><textprimary>Additional components may include:</textprimary></strong></p>
:-an irrigation system
:-preformed tray modules
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