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Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although. Then another layer of membrane can be installed for leak detection but it is optional. The structure of the green roof cross section contains a waterproof membrane next to the roof deck. Because green roofs require professional design careful structural analysis and multiple layers and systems even extensive green roofs usually start at 8 per square foot significantly more expensive than the 1 25 per square foot for built up roofs burs source.

A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. The following projects showcase green roof design in section revealing building wide formal moves and up close detailing. The initial expense of green rooftops often turns away prospective clients. Some green roofs are installed in one large integrated section while modular green roofs use small portable planting beds placed together to create a larger green roof.

These systems help mitigate the heat island effect create habitats filter pollutants sequester carbon and can increase agricultural and amenity space.