GINKGO residential green roofs
Good things happen on the home front.
We applaud your consideration of converting your roof into a green oasis. You can count on us to sow the right seeds and design and deliver an environmentally conscious rooftop. Over time your decision will be rewarded with available government grants and a decrease in your household energy bills. When well maintained the lifespan of your green roof will significantly outlast and outperform a traditional roof.
Neighbourhood bragging rights are included.
Let’s get started by considering a few things.
- What top surface are you considering? A carport, roof, garage or other structure? Is it flat, or sloped?
- Consider the added weight load that the structure will hold as a green roof system is layered.
- The roof will require maintenance and likely an irrigation system, so you will need access to a hose or sprinkler system.
- How diverse do you want your plant selection to be? Structural assessments will help determine what types of vegetation can be incorporated into the design, as trees and shrubs weigh more.
- What kind of access will the green roof have?
- Significantly reduces energy consumption in all seasons. Cools in the summer and heats in the winter months.
- Reduces, absorbs and redirects stormwater from rain and snow to prevent flooding and leaks.
- A habitat for native or endangered plants and food for pollinators.
- As part of the design, you can choose to include a rooftop farm or garden.
Will you supply the material, and I can install it myself?
We offer a turn-key solution and don’t offer DIY. Our teams are certified installers for all the leading green roof manufactures and complete extensive and on-going training to install their systems.
What kind of plants can we have on our green roof?
Just like a traditional garden it depends on a variety of conditions. The largest constraint is how much growing media your roof can hold. If you are limited to a lightweight system and the area gets lots of sun, then a blend of low growing sedum is your best bet. The deeper the growing media the more diverse your plant palate can be.
Does my green roof require irrigation?
Generally, yes, we recommend irrigation for green roofs. For extensive sedum green roofs, it’s not necessary, but it will keep your roof healthier and happier during the summer droughts. If you have more diverse plant selections in mind, then you will need an automatic irrigation system.
Can I maintain it myself?
We offer a 2-year maintenance plan as part of all our installations. This ensures the green roof gets off to a good start and stays that way. After that, we are always happy to continue providing maintenance service but if you choose to do it yourself, our experts can brief you on the specific needs for your roof.
Does my roof need a ladder or guard rails?
No, but we do need a safe way to access the roof. During installation, no one feels good wobbling up a ladder that extends 20 feet or more. Our team does site assessments as a first step in the construction process, securing the safest way to build and bring materials to the site. Our crews must have Working at Heights certification. We also need a safe way of maintaining the roof so often recommend roof anchors for example for our technician to tie off to.