GROW Franklin
Rooftops are a city’s greatest untapped resource.
Covering a roof with plants immediately achieves several things.
A “Green Roof” provides:
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Longevity: Although installation costs are higher than traditional roofs, the lifespan of a
green roof is 2-3 times longer, resulting in a lower life cycle costs and savings in
maintenance and replacement costs. (possible lifetime guarantee)
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Energy Reduction: Insulation. The needs for heating and cooling a structure reduce
drastically due to the thermal abilities of green roofs. Acting as natural shade for a
building, a green roof can reduce, if not eliminate, any heat gain in the summer.
Research has shown that cooling costs can be reduced by as much as 25%. Green roofs
also allow for a reduction in the size of HVAC equipment and increase the lifespan of the
equipment.
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Greenhouse Gases Reduction: By reducing the heating and cooling demands of
structures, green roofs reduce the emission of greenhouse gases that are released into the
atmosphere. Green roofs also contribute to the filtration of air, reducing the pollutants in
the air.
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Stormwater Management: Green roofs reduce a building's stormwater runoff by 65%94%, therefore, abating the potential for flooding and water contamination. By capturing
stormwater and reducing runoff, green roofs reduce the occurrence of combined sewer
overflow events. As a result of its ability to absorb precipitation, a green roof can reduce
or eliminate the need for roof drains and other stormwater management infrastructure.
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Reverse the Heat Island Effect: Green roofs absorb the sun's heat and do not produce
additional heat that increases ground level ozone and smog.
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Sound Insulation: Green roofs provide sound insulation, reducing noise by 40-50
decibels.
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Increased Market Value: Installation of a green roof has been shown to increase the
marketability of a building and add a value of 6%-15%. Significant aesthetic effects
accrue to the owner, occupants and the surrounding community.
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Aesthetics: Boosts morale and ECO-TOURISM.
A Clean and Green Structure benefits all aspects of the community, both
reflecting AND determining a healthy lifestyle choice.