What is a Green Roof?

A green roof is a roof that involves a high quality waterproofing and root repellent system, a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium and plants. It is also known as a living roof, and can be partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane.

Green roofs come in many shapes and sizes, can be installed on new buildings or applied to existing roofs. There are two different types of green roof systems used commonly: Intensive & Extensive.

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Urbanscape Green Roof
Urbanscape Green Roof
Knauf Insulation
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Undergoes Sustainable Refurbishment
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Undergoe...
26 Aug 2022
Green Roof and Single Ply Waterproofing System installed for Portslade Bowls Club
Green Roof and Single Ply Waterproofing System installe...
17 Aug 2022
Park Inn Hotel, Peterborough
Park Inn Hotel, Peterborough
22 Jul 2022
Delta Membrane Systems
GCP Applied Technologies
Flat Roof Systems
Flat Roof Systems
Alumasc Roofing
Roof Ballasts from Ravago Building Solutions
Roof Ballasts from Ravago Building Solutions
23 Nov 2021
White-label Products: Establishing new market loyalty through
White-label Products: Establishing new market loyalty t...
20 Oct 2021
Cetco’s COREFLEX® provides waterproofing solution to Saudi Arabia culture center
Cetco’s COREFLEX® provides waterproofing solution to Sa...
1 Dec 2020
ANS Group Global
Green Roofs Direct
Green Roof Systems
Green Roof Systems
SIG Design Technology
IKO’s Hot Melt System were provided for the flat roofs at Exchange Square
IKO’s Hot Melt System were provided for the flat roofs ...
2 Sep 2020
Fixfast EdgeGuard system for a stunning Sky Garden
Fixfast EdgeGuard system for a stunning Sky Garden
8 Nov 2019
Exclusive roof gardens for The Old Vinyl Factory, West London
Exclusive roof gardens for The Old Vinyl Factory, West ...
9 Aug 2019
Illbruck Ltd
RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Roofing Products
M-Trays® Modular green roof system
M-Trays® Modular green roof system
Wallbarn
Langley provides multiple roof solutions to new build hotel
Langley provides multiple roof solutions to new build h...
9 Apr 2018
Green Roof
Green Roof
5 Jun 2016
First Blue Roof in Wales at easyHotel, Cardiff
First Blue Roof in Wales at easyHotel, Cardiff
5 Aug 2022
Wallbarn
Kingspan Insulated Panels
Externally Applied Waterproofing Systems
Externally Applied Waterproofing Systems
Delta Membrane Systems
More Life for Metal Roof with METcoat
More Life for Metal Roof with METcoat
22 Jul 2022
New Fountain Project Flows Smoothly with Kemperol 2K-PUR
New Fountain Project Flows Smoothly with Kemperol 2K-PU...
15 Jul 2022
Enhance the durability of your blue or green roof with Bauder Total Green Roof System PLUS
Enhance the durability of your blue or green roof with ...
4 Jul 2022
Polyroof Products
SIG Design Technology
Blue Roofs
Blue Roofs
Bauder Ltd
A High Performing Lightweight Sustainable Extensive Green Roof System
A High Performing Lightweight Sustainable Extensive Gre...
10 Jun 2022
RENOLIT ALKORSOLAR Guarantees Safety and Resistance in All Weather Conditions
RENOLIT ALKORSOLAR Guarantees Safety and Resistance in ...
14 Jan 2022
Green Roofs – A Sustainable Approach
Green Roofs – A Sustainable Approach
25 Nov 2021
TN International
Triton Systems
Green Roof Systems
Green Roof Systems
Alumasc Roofing
BauderSOLAR System provided to Scottish new-build Learning Campus
BauderSOLAR System provided to Scottish new-build Learn...
21 Oct 2021
Renolit Roof enhances the Ecological Footprint of Bally Shoes
Renolit Roof enhances the Ecological Footprint of Bally...
28 Jul 2021
Drylock Technologies chooses RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Smart for its new plant
Drylock Technologies chooses RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Smart fo...
24 May 2021
SOPREMA
KEMPERGRO® Green Roof System
KEMPERGRO® Green Roof System
Kemper System
Achieving thermal, acoustic and fire safety regulations with one roof system
Achieving thermal, acoustic and fire safety regulations...
6 May 2021
The appliance of science delivers modular green roof success
The appliance of science delivers modular green roof su...
12 Apr 2021
Specifying inverted flat roof insulation in the post-Grenfell era
Specifying inverted flat roof insulation in the post-Gr...
8 Apr 2021
Bailey Total Building Envelope - Flat Roofs
DUOFLEX Hot Melt Structural Waterproofing
DUOFLEX Hot Melt Structural Waterproofing
SOPREMA
New contemporary homes in London feature SIG roofing products
New contemporary homes in London feature SIG roofing pr...
23 Mar 2021
Sustainability, Beauty and Quality stand out in Chalk Farm, London
Sustainability, Beauty and Quality stand out in Chalk F...
24 Feb 2021
Bauder roofing system chosen for the Centre for Agricultural and Biosciences International
Bauder roofing system chosen for the Centre for Agricul...
9 Dec 2020
Bailey Total Building Envelope - Eaves
Green Roofs
Green Roofs
Bauder Ltd
What are the benefits of using Root Barrier Protection in green roofs? [BLOG]
What are the benefits of using Root Barrier Protection ...
29 Oct 2020
Natural slate roofing - ensuring quality, consistency and longevity
Natural slate roofing - ensuring quality, consistency a...
15 Sep 2020
Robust roofing from IKO at Waverley Station, Edinburgh
Robust roofing from IKO at Waverley Station, Edinburgh
18 Aug 2020
Stirling Lloyd Group
Planted Roof Systems
Planted Roof Systems
ANS Group Global
Unique lifetime warranty for zinc roofing & cladding
Unique lifetime warranty for zinc roofing & cladding
3 Aug 2020
Alumasc helps Conwy Culture Centre towards a green future
Alumasc helps Conwy Culture Centre towards a green futu...
23 Jul 2020
IKO specified to waterproof Lumière Apartments in Manchester
IKO specified to waterproof Lumière Apartments in Manch...
27 Feb 2020
V-Farm
RENOLIT waterproofing solutions for 'a jewel' of an office
RENOLIT waterproofing solutions for 'a jewel' of an off...
13 Feb 2020
Alumasc delivers complete building envelope for One Chamberlain Square
Alumasc delivers complete building envelope for One Cha...
27 Jan 2020
Sustainable & affordable housing completed with Bauder BioSOLAR roofing
Sustainable & affordable housing completed with Bauder ...
20 Jan 2020
EFP-ME UK Ltd
Aesthetic residential living above a modern retail development
Aesthetic residential living above a modern retail deve...
20 Jan 2020
Sustainable M-Trays® create green roof for Whitstable home
Sustainable M-Trays® create green roof for Whitstable h...
10 Jan 2020
RENOLIT focuses on sustainability with “VELUXlab” project
RENOLIT focuses on sustainability with “VELUXlab” proje...
19 Dec 2019
Topseal Systems Limited
RENOLIT solutions for solar panels at The Lansbury Heritage Hotel
RENOLIT solutions for solar panels at The Lansbury Heri...
6 Dec 2019
Architecture Today interview SIG consultant on Blue Roofs & BS 6229:2018
Architecture Today interview SIG consultant on Blue Roo...
21 Nov 2019
RENOLIT ALKORGREEN Green Roof system provides environmental advantages
RENOLIT ALKORGREEN Green Roof system provides environme...
24 Oct 2019
Hambleside Danelaw
Wallbarn M-Tray® green roof for building refurbishment
Wallbarn M-Tray® green roof for building refurbishment
26 Sep 2019
BS 6229:2018 – The changes explained by SIG Design Technology
BS 6229:2018 – The changes explained by SIG Design Tech...
11 Sep 2019
Are single ply flat roofing membranes suitable for use in green roof systems? [BLOG]
Are single ply flat roofing membranes suitable for use ...
7 Aug 2019
Icopal
SIG Design & Technology partner with Eco Green Roof (EGR)
SIG Design & Technology partner with Eco Green Roof (EG...
24 Jul 2019
Starbucks drive-thru gets sustainable with a Wallbarn green roof
Starbucks drive-thru gets sustainable with a Wallbarn g...
10 Jul 2019
Bauder discuss changes that impact rooftop water management solutions
Bauder discuss changes that impact rooftop water manage...
28 May 2019
ABG
Dundee Uni benefits from neutralising roofing from Alumasc Roofing Systems
Dundee Uni benefits from neutralising roofing from Alum...
22 May 2019
Luxury Tree House Roofing in Cornwall provided by SIG Design & Technology
Luxury Tree House Roofing in Cornwall provided by SIG D...
23 Apr 2019
Quick and easy green roof for high-rise London offices
Quick and easy green roof for high-rise London offices
2 Apr 2019
Filon Products
SOPREMA provide sustainable roofing for Hasselt service centre
SOPREMA provide sustainable roofing for Hasselt service...
26 Mar 2019
Win-win for architects designing rooftop sustainability
Win-win for architects designing rooftop sustainability
14 Mar 2019
Blackdown green roof for energy-efficient retail store
Blackdown green roof for energy-efficient retail store
25 Feb 2019
BENCHMARK by Kingspan
Kemper waterproofing system for the Museum of Liverpool
Kemper waterproofing system for the Museum of Liverpool
19 Nov 2018
Blue roof best practice
Blue roof best practice
16 Oct 2018
Alumasc Blue Roof for Redcliff Quarter in Bristol
Alumasc Blue Roof for Redcliff Quarter in Bristol
24 Sep 2018
Kalzip
Green roof for Material Store’s contemporary communal area
Green roof for Material Store’s contemporary communal a...
29 Aug 2018
Modular sedum roof for Vancouver client
Modular sedum roof for Vancouver client
13 Aug 2018
Irrigation of intensive green roof systems from Alumasc
Irrigation of intensive green roof systems from Alumasc
13 Aug 2018
Allbase Coatings Ltd
M-Tray® green roof meets deadlines in Wimbledon
M-Tray® green roof meets deadlines in Wimbledon
16 Jul 2018
RENOLIT ALKORPLAN products for Glasgow Fort
RENOLIT ALKORPLAN products for Glasgow Fort
5 Jul 2018
PVC Single Ply System for Awel-y-Mor School
PVC Single Ply System for Awel-y-Mor School
19 Jun 2018
Modern Plan Insulation
Added green roof protection for former WWII bunker
Added green roof protection for former WWII bunker
11 Jun 2018
Smithfield Square comes to life with Alumasc’s Hydrotech
Smithfield Square comes to life with Alumasc’s Hydrotec...
14 May 2018
Alumasc green roofs for Ness Botanic Gardens
Alumasc green roofs for Ness Botanic Gardens
23 Apr 2018
Triflex (UK)
The benefits of Alumasc’s BluRoof Single Point Warranty
The benefits of Alumasc’s BluRoof Single Point Warranty
16 Apr 2018
M-Tray® modular green roof system from Wallbarn
M-Tray® modular green roof system from Wallbarn
21 Mar 2018
Green roofs at Chester Bus Interchange
Green roofs at Chester Bus Interchange
19 Mar 2018
Dyke Chemicals Limited
Euroroof Mastergold solution for St Michael's
Euroroof Mastergold solution for St Michael's
5 Mar 2018
Modular roofing system for office building
Modular roofing system for office building
23 Jan 2018
Sustainable roofing solution for College Hall
Sustainable roofing solution for College Hall
11 Dec 2017
Axter
Modular green roof for Mayfair hotel
Modular green roof for Mayfair hotel
4 Dec 2017
M-Tray® green roof system for Radisson Blu
M-Tray® green roof system for Radisson Blu
2 Nov 2017
Green roofs for Wolseley Sustainable Building Centre
Green roofs for Wolseley Sustainable Building Centre
30 Oct 2017
Sky Garden Ltd
Kemper helps create the green At Richmond Golf Club
Kemper helps create the green At Richmond Golf Club
13 Sep 2017
Sustainability in flat roofing
Sustainability in flat roofing
30 Aug 2017
Modern green roof for illustrious house
Modern green roof for illustrious house
12 Jul 2017
Integrated Polymer Systems (UK)
Alumasc Green roof the heart of homes at Walton on Thames
Alumasc Green roof the heart of homes at Walton on Tham...
13 Jun 2017
Alumasc green roofs at the River Quarter
Alumasc green roofs at the River Quarter
6 Mar 2017
Bauder Back at ecobuild
Bauder Back at ecobuild
3 Feb 2017
Soprema SBS Roofing
Bio-Diverse Green Roof for Regents Place
Bio-Diverse Green Roof for Regents Place
7 Nov 2016
Blackdown extensive green roof for Hetton Lyons Primary
Blackdown extensive green roof for Hetton Lyons Primary
24 Oct 2016
Alumasc products at North Harringay School
Alumasc products at North Harringay School
18 Jul 2016
Vedag
Blue Roof solution for University of Bristol
Blue Roof solution for University of Bristol
23 May 2016
Innovation at Ecobuild - Introducing BioSOLAR
Innovation at Ecobuild - Introducing BioSOLAR
19 Feb 2016
SIG Design & Technology launches carbon negative VerdiRoof
SIG Design & Technology launches carbon negative VerdiR...
8 May 2015
Undercover Roofing Supplies
Which green roofing system is most suitable for my project?
Which green roofing system is most suitable for my proj...
4 Mar 2014
Barking Riverside homes planted with green roof benefits
Barking Riverside homes planted with green roof benefit...
5 Dec 2013
Benefits of Wallbarn Green Roof Systems
Benefits of Wallbarn Green Roof Systems
25 Nov 2013
Trelleborg Waterproofing
Skara Brae, Orkney Isles
Skara Brae, Orkney Isles
9 Aug 2013
Rhepanol a natural choice for green roof of RIBA award winning Dartmoor idyll
Rhepanol a natural choice for green roof of RIBA award...
9 Aug 2013
Rhenofol CG helps secure Silver at award-winning Warrens Medical Centre
Rhenofol CG helps secure Silver at award-winning Warren...
9 Aug 2013
TRC Service Group
Hadley Learning Community Complex, Telford, Shropshire
Hadley Learning Community Complex, Telford, Shropshire
9 Aug 2013
Moonraker house, Poole, Dorset
Moonraker house, Poole, Dorset
8 Aug 2013
Meydan Shopping Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
Meydan Shopping Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
8 Aug 2013
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)
Wallbarn creates roof terrace for London office
Wallbarn creates roof terrace for London office
11 Jul 2013
Alumasc Meets Environmental Criteria At EcoCampus, Hamilton International Park
Alumasc Meets Environmental Criteria At EcoCampus, Hami...
7 Jan 2013
William Gunn House, Hampstead
William Gunn House, Hampstead
2 Nov 2012
SILVAPERL
Webheath Estate, London
Webheath Estate, London
2 Nov 2012
Stonegrove Estate, Edgeware
Stonegrove Estate, Edgeware
2 Nov 2012
Six Acres Estate, Islington
Six Acres Estate, Islington
2 Nov 2012
Roof Garden Consultancy
Darcy Gardens, Dagenham, Essex
Darcy Gardens, Dagenham, Essex
2 Nov 2012
Battersea Park Road
Battersea Park Road
1 Nov 2012
Grey2Green now stocks Delta range for green roofs
Grey2Green now stocks Delta range for green roofs
30 Oct 2012
Ronseal Trade
ANS Group (Europe) June 2012 Bulletin
ANS Group (Europe) June 2012 Bulletin
18 Jul 2012
Olympics Aquatic Centre
Olympics Aquatic Centre
2 Mar 2012
Hougue a La Perre, Guernsey
Hougue a La Perre, Guernsey
4 Nov 2011
Rock Asphalte
Delta goes green for roofing
Delta goes green for roofing
27 Sep 2011
De Bouvier Crescent, London
De Bouvier Crescent, London
31 Aug 2011
Lyford Road, London
Lyford Road, London
30 Aug 2011
Pure Asphalt
Westfield Shopping Centre, West London
Westfield Shopping Centre, West London
1 Jun 2011
Regent's Place, London
Regent's Place, London
17 Jan 2011
Alumasc Green Roof Tops Europe’s Largest Urban Shopping Centre
Alumasc Green Roof Tops Europe’s Largest Urban Sho...
22 Sep 2010
Phoenix Sealing Systems
Delta’s Fresh FLORAXX
Delta’s Fresh FLORAXX
27 Aug 2010
Blackdown Green Roof Chosen for Award-Winning Healthcare Project
Blackdown Green Roof Chosen for Award-Winning Healthcar...
3 Aug 2010
Green Roofing Couldn’t Be Simpler with SIG Design & Technology!
Green Roofing Couldn’t Be Simpler with SIG Design ...
22 Jun 2010
Permanite Engineered Roofing Systems
Ormeau Bakery Apartments, Belfast
Ormeau Bakery Apartments, Belfast
6 Apr 2010
Victoria Wharf, Wales
Victoria Wharf, Wales
1 Mar 2010
Alumasc Creates a Roof-Top Haven at The River Quarter
Alumasc Creates a Roof-Top Haven at The River Quarter
3 Feb 2010
Permanite Asphalt
SIG D&T’s 21st Century Technology Saves History of 5,000-year-old Skara Brae
SIG D&T’s 21st Century Technology Saves History of...
31 Dec 2009
SIG D&T Helps the Green Jewel of the East
SIG D&T Helps the Green Jewel of the East
31 Dec 2009
Rhepanol, a natural choice for green roof of award winning Dartmoor idyll
Rhepanol, a natural choice for green roof of award winn...
31 Dec 2009
Performance & Deck Roofing
Green Roof from Alumasc Chosen for UK’s Longest Golf Course
Green Roof from Alumasc Chosen for UK’s Longest Go...
30 Nov 2009
Kew Green, London
Kew Green, London
30 Jun 2009
Green roof solution from Wallbarn
Green roof solution from Wallbarn
17 Jun 2009
Nickerson Chemicals
Lansdowne Walk, London
Lansdowne Walk, London
5 Apr 2009
Alumasc provides trusted solution at Portstewart Strand
Alumasc provides trusted solution at Portstewart Strand
30 Jan 2009
Moorgate Croft Business Centre, Rotherham
Moorgate Croft Business Centre, Rotherham
20 Oct 2008
Index Building Products
Gallie Craig Coffee House, Drummore, Stranraer
Gallie Craig Coffee House, Drummore, Stranraer
20 Oct 2008
Park Lane development, Glasgow Harbour
Park Lane development, Glasgow Harbour
14 Oct 2008
Innovative building materials you can trust by CETCO
Innovative building materials you can trust by CETCO
12 Dec 2019
Hyflex Roofing
“Buildings that don’t cost the earth” – the rise of eco homes at UKCW 2019
“Buildings that don’t cost the earth” – the rise of eco...
18 Oct 2019
COREFLEX XP provides the ultimate waterproofing protection
COREFLEX XP provides the ultimate waterproofing protect...
16 Oct 2019
Ronald Mcdonald house goes green with Greenscapes™
Ronald Mcdonald house goes green with Greenscapes™
19 Feb 2019
Hi-Bond Chemicals
Sedum Supply’s green roof maintenance services
Sedum Supply’s green roof maintenance services
5 Feb 2019
Sedum Supply complete EPDM Waterproofing Balcony Projects
Sedum Supply complete EPDM Waterproofing Balcony Projec...
29 Oct 2018
Permatec Eco-wrap at Grays Inn Road
Permatec Eco-wrap at Grays Inn Road
13 Sep 2018
Hertalan
Bailey Impact Eaves
Bailey Impact Eaves
31 May 2018
Sedum Supply SMART boxes
Sedum Supply SMART boxes
16 May 2018
New outlet inspection chamber for green roofs
New outlet inspection chamber for green roofs
12 Apr 2018
Hedera Screens
Complete green roof solution for Manor Lodge School
Complete green roof solution for Manor Lodge School
6 Apr 2018
Bio diverse green roof for organic farm
Bio diverse green roof for organic farm
15 Jan 2018
Sedum roof system for new home
Sedum roof system for new home
12 Dec 2017
Flag UK
Green roof for Leeds University
Green roof for Leeds University
29 Nov 2017
Bailey Eco roof blends seamlessly with St Andrews
Bailey Eco roof blends seamlessly with St Andrews
19 Oct 2017
Latest construction data shows North/South divide for Green Roof applications
Latest construction data shows North/South divide for G...
28 Mar 2017
Fatra
The modern history of Green Roofs [INFOGRAPHIC]
The modern history of Green Roofs [INFOGRAPHIC]
21 Mar 2017
Why choose a Green Roof system?
Why choose a Green Roof system?
20 Mar 2017
How to specify Green Roofs [CHECKLIST]
How to specify Green Roofs [CHECKLIST]
20 Mar 2017
Esha (UK)
7 amazing green roof designs
7 amazing green roof designs
20 Mar 2017
Home of Honest Coffee turns hydroponic with HydroGarden
Home of Honest Coffee turns hydroponic with HydroGarden
8 Feb 2016
Green roof system for Indescon Court, Isle of Dogs
Green roof system for Indescon Court, Isle of Dogs
9 Jun 2014
EDS Roofing Supplies (Midlands) Limited
Curved roof and eaves for St Andrews Links Golf Club
Curved roof and eaves for St Andrews Links Golf Club
16 May 2014
Cassette soffit system for UK’s largest green roof
Cassette soffit system for UK’s largest green roof
16 May 2014
Eco-Roof green roof system used on Guildhall
Eco-Roof green roof system used on Guildhall
21 Mar 2014
D W Tilley
Roofing systems from Bauder ensure new primary school is sustainable
Roofing systems from Bauder ensure new primary school i...
17 Mar 2014
Fulham Jetty becomes haven for wildlife after Bauder green retrofit
Fulham Jetty becomes haven for wildlife after Bauder gr...
21 Feb 2014
The biggest ‘Living Roof’ of it’s kind in the UK
The biggest ‘Living Roof’ of it’s kind i...
20 Dec 2012
Carlisle Syntec
The Waterfront Building, University Campus Suffolk
The Waterfront Building, University Campus Suffolk
15 Nov 2011
The Tower Of London
The Tower Of London
14 Nov 2011
The Pines Calyx, Dover
The Pines Calyx, Dover
14 Nov 2011
Bondaglass Voss
Fort Dunlop, Birmingham
Fort Dunlop, Birmingham
14 Nov 2011
Chelsea Football Club Training Ground
Chelsea Football Club Training Ground
14 Nov 2011
Sedum Green Roof Installation at the Eden Project
Sedum Green Roof Installation at the Eden Project
9 Sep 2011
Ayton Asphalte
Museum of London
Museum of London
8 Sep 2011
Garden Roof Refurbishment at Museum Of London by Bauder Ltd
Garden Roof Refurbishment at Museum Of London by Bauder...
8 Sep 2011
Bauder green roof on Sharrow Primary School declared a Local Nature Reserve
Bauder green roof on Sharrow Primary School declared a ...
6 Sep 2011
Acrypol Products
Bailey Eco-Roof Green Roof Systems
Bailey Eco-Roof Green Roof Systems
1 Nov 2010
Indescon Court, London E14
Indescon Court, London E14
1 Jul 2010
Icopal Launches A New Generation In Green Roofs
Icopal Launches A New Generation In Green Roofs
26 May 2010
3M United Kingdom
Eco Garden Room
Eco Garden Room
31 Dec 2009
Castle Quay, Bedford
Castle Quay, Bedford
24 Sep 2009
Lakeside Marina, Doncaster
Lakeside Marina, Doncaster
10 Dec 2008
Alumasc Roofing
Kemper System
Bauder Ltd
CETCO®