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7 reasons to add a green roof to your company building

Marcel Jastram, Chief Fulfillment Officer bei ENVIRIA

Marcel Jastram

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Increase property value and reduce energy costs – all while doing something good for the environment

Running a company means constantly being on the lookout for new potential – and making the best possible use of it. Sometimes, it’s worth getting a bird’s eye view in order to see the big picture – from above. Because for most companies, the roof is just a large, somewhat unsightly, empty space. But seen in a different light: There’s a lot of unused potential right above your employees’ heads.

One of the easiest and most effective ways to leverage this potential is to install a green roof. Below, we list some of the many benefits such a step can bring. We also show you why the combination of a green roof and a solar system is particularly worthwhile – and how easily such a project can be implemented.

#1 A green roof saves real money

The principle is as obvious as it is effective: During cold months, the additional layer of soil and plants on the roof keeps the heat in your building from escaping outside. And in summer, it ensures a cool indoor climate without the need for air conditioning.

#2 A green roof saves real money

Green roofs last longer and therefore need to be renovated less often. Soil and plants protect your building from UV radiation and hail damage. In addition, rainwater is retained and drained away at a slower rate - a factor that is becoming visibly more relevant as heavy rainfall events become more frequent.

#3 Your property is visibly upgraded - and appreciates in value

Green roofs don't only increase the financial value of your building: The conversion also upgrades the property aesthetically. Where everything used to be gray and lifeless, fresh green now serves as a highly visible symbol of your company's sustainable mindset. And because such a green roof can be easily combined with a cozy roof terrace, your employees benefit too.

#4 A green roof protects your property

Green roofs last longer and therefore need to be renovated less often. Soil and plants protect your building from UV radiation and hail damage. In addition, rainwater is retained and drained away at a slower rate - a factor that is becoming visibly more relevant as heavy rainfall events become more frequent.

#5 Green is good for the environment

By transforming your roof from gray to green, you create habitats for plants and insects that, on top of everything else, are officially recognized as compensation areas, according to the Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatschG). In this way, you do something good for the planet as a whole while enhancing the microclimate surrounding your building: 1 m2 of green roof binds up to 1 kg of CO2 and 10 g of fine dust per year.

#6 Your path to a green roof is cheap, easy and safe

One of the great advantages of green roofs is that they are notcomplicated to implement - for example, as part of regular renovation work. And best of all, adding a little green is possible almost anywhere.

#7 Green roofs can be perfectly combined with solar systems

In order to make optimal use of your company's roof, a combination of your green roof with a solar installation can bring out its full potential. Together, these systems have an even stronger positive impact on the environment and save you even more electricity costs. In addition, the green roof actually increases the performance of the PV system, because the plants cool the technology from below through moisture absorption.

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The most convenient way to a green roof with solar system

However, as there is a number of things to consider during implementation, choosing a partner who can carry out both the green roof and the solar system is imperative. This saves you from having to coordinate different providers and ensures that the two measures complement each other seamlessly.

Sie wollen grüner auf dem Dach werden? ENVIRIA ist Ihr Partner

ENVIRIA is perfectly positioned for such projects. We plan the green roof together with the solar infrastructure for your entire roof, coordinate workers and suppliers, and ensure seamless implementation of the entire project for optimal results –with minimal effort on your part.

If you want to learn more about the subject, just contact us. Our experts look forward to making your business a little greener – and more efficient.

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