Other cost saving tips go green on a smaller portion of the roof.
Green roof on a budget.
This can assist the owner of a historic building in deciding whether installing a green roof would be cost effective and if it would provide any added environmental benefits.
You don t necessarily have to replace your existing roof to go green.
Pay attention to landscape and.
The average cost for a bare bones green roof including the design permitting and installation will typically run between 18 and 22 per square foot.
You can ramp up the green factor by choosing a metal roof made with recycled content and in a lighter color.
If the budget allows an energy model should be conducted to predict the potential impact of a green roof.
Build vertical not horizontal two of the largest costs involved in building a home are the foundation and the roof.
Thoroughly inspect your existing.
A deeper or more specialized roof.
Sure it reduces the benefits of a green roof but it also dramatically.
More expensive than asphalt shingles though less than copper and slate a standing seam metal roof is a bigger investment up front.