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Green Roofs

A green roof is a roof covered with plants and soil. Green roofs help insulate buildings, absorb rainwater and provide homes for insects and birds.

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Some green roofs can hold so much rainwater that they reduce the risk of flooding.

All about Green Roofs

A green roof is a roof covered with plants and soil. Green roofs insulate buildings, absorb rainwater and provide homes for insects and birds.

Some green roofs reduce the risk of flooding by holding rain.

Green roofs help to insulate buildings, which keeps them warmer in winter and cooler in summer. The plants also soak up rainwater, which reduces flooding in busy cities.

They can even make a city look greener and more beautiful when seen from above.

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Real-life uses of Green Roofs

  • Insulating buildings
  • Managing rainwater
  • Creating habitats for birds and insects

Frequently asked questions about Green Roofs

What is a green roof?

A roof covered with plants and soil.

What can green roofs do?

Absorb rainwater and insulate buildings.