Green roofs are one of our primary tools in the fight against urban, suburban and rural stormwater runoff.
Pop quiz: What’s the worst thing about rain?
No, it’s not forgetting your poncho and getting soaked on the way to that meeting. Nor is it all the standing water in the Starbucks parking lot, though that’s a bit closer.
The worst thing about rain is the damage stormwater does to our cities and the environment, overflowing sewers and carrying all that raw, toxic muck into our drinking water and wild habitats. We’re talking poo, people. It ain’t pretty.
Like we said, it’s the worst.
One of the best ways to improve our stormwater management efforts is to build more green roofs and ensure that we’re stewarding them properly, so that their benefits continue over the long haul.
Building and maintaining green roofs to maximum effect, however, requires understanding how they work together. Keep reading to find out.