The university found that the green roof would cost 464 000 to install versus 335 000 for a conventional roof in 2006 dollars.
Green roof on a budget.
Two of the largest costs involved in building a home are the foundation and the roof.
A professional roofing technician will be your first source of information.
Anything you do to green your roof even within a budget will provide important benefits.
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.
Over its lifetime though the green roof would save about 200 000.
Roofing management 72 roof architecture 50 roofing maintenance 44 rooftop support engineering 40 roof safety 35 installation tips 17.
The first step to working on a budget for a roof replacement is to have the roof inspected.
The engineer s assessment showed that the roof could hold 55 pounds per square foot enough strength to support a full rooftop farm the average green roof needs a minimum of 2 5 to.
For roofs that are 10 years old or older the professional will be able to determine if minor repairs are necessary or if the entire roof needs to be replaced.