JLS has experience in the design, installation & maintenance of green roofs. From soil preparation and plantings to the design and installation of sub-surface irrigation, JLS can provide a skilled and quality based team.

Solve Environmental Problems
Green or Vegetative roofs provide partial solutions to several environmental problems, which are common in urban locations including: storm-water management, reduction of pollution, improved air quality, reduction of ‘Urban Heat Island Effect’, decreased noise pollution, and quality habitats for insects and birds due to less available green space on the ground.

Types of Green Roofs
Green roof types are based on soil depth, loading capacity, climate, type of irrigation system, and height and slope of the roof itself.

Extensive green roofs: Growth media 2” – 6”. Plants such as sedums and prairie flowers are utilized because they are low to the ground, will not be destroyed by nesting birds, require less maintenance (requiring occasional weeding and watering) and can tolerate almost any kind of weather conditions (e.g. wind and temperatures).

Intensive green roofs: Growth media 1’ -3’. Allow for a greater variety of plants including hardy perennials, native flowers (more expensive), shrubs, and even trees. These plants require regular maintenance including watering and weeding.