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.
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.
Build vertical not horizontal.
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.
The first step to working on a budget for a roof replacement is to have the roof inspected.
Over its lifetime though the green roof would save about 200 000.
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.
Get a roof inspection.