Green Roof On A Budget

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Green roof on a budget.

Build vertical not horizontal two of the largest costs involved in building a home are the foundation and the roof. More expensive than asphalt shingles though less than copper and slate a standing seam metal roof is a bigger investment up front. The epa estimates that the cost of installing a green roof starts at around 10 per square foot for simpler extensive roofing and 25 per square foot for intensive roofs. If the budget allows an energy model should be conducted to predict the potential impact of a green roof.

Sure it reduces the benefits of a green roof but it also dramatically. Other cost saving tips go green on a smaller portion of the roof. So in the interest of freedom we at liberty power have come up with a list of the top 10 ways to build a green home on a budget. You can ramp up the green factor by choosing a metal roof made with recycled content and in a lighter color.

You don t necessarily have to replace your existing roof to go green. The average cost for a bare bones green roof including the design permitting and installation will typically run between 18 and 22 per square foot. A deeper or more specialized roof.