Dächer begrünen

Green roofs are not only beautiful to look at: They form valuable bio tope in the city, improve the air and have considerable advantages in terms of both construction technology and building physics: They cool in summer, warm in winter and extend the life span of a roof. In addition, they are easy and inexpensive to produce - even retrospectively. This building guide shows in a practical and easily understandable way how residential and office buildings, but also garages and carports can be equipped with a green roof. The author informs in detail and with the help of many photos and drawings, what has to be taken into account during the planning and which different roof constructions are possible. He presents proven systems for the greening of flat and pitched roofs with all important constructional details, gives information about costs and efficiency, gives advice for the sel.