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Old 08-22-11, 01:33 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by sammy green View Post
I've been thinking about adding a green roof to my house. Does anyone know if it is feasible to have a green roof on a residential home, or is it mainly commercial buildings? Can most home hold the additional weight of a green roof? I have heard some about green roofs helping to insulate. Does anyone have one and have you noticed a difference in your heating/cooling bill? Also, does anyone know of Dallas roofing contractors that do this type of work?
Check out this recent BSC article on green roofs. I think it will answer all of your questions.

BSI-052: Seeing Red Over Green Roofs — Building Science Information
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