Green Roof Installation for Homes and Businesses
Make your roof work for you and the planet. Our green roof systems bring life to your roof with sustainable vegetation layers that enhance insulation, manage stormwater, and reduce heat absorption. Whether for your home or commercial building, we tailor eco-friendly living roofs to your space and budget.
What Is a Green Roof?
A green roof (also known as a living roof) is a rooftop covered with vegetation planted over a protective waterproofing membrane. It’s more than just placing planters on your roof—green roofs require thoughtful design with layers for drainage, root barriers, and soil or substrate to support long-term plant life. We build each system to provide beauty, insulation, and long-lasting protection.
Green Roof Options We Offer
Our green roof systems are customized for both new builds and retrofit projects across Ripon, Oshkosh, and Waupun. We offer two primary green roof types:
Intensive Green Roofs
These systems are designed like rooftop gardens or parks, supporting deeper soil and a variety of plants, trees, or even small shrubs. They create usable outdoor space and require ongoing care.
Extensive Green Roofs
Also known as sedum roofs, these are thinner, lighter, and lower-maintenance. They typically feature mosses, sedums, and succulents and are ideal for homes and buildings with limited structural support.
Why Choose a Green Roof?
Green roofs are an investment in your building and the environment. Key benefits include:
Natural insulation that reduces energy bills
Improved air quality and oxygen production
Reduced urban heat island effect
Stormwater absorption to reduce runoff
Habitat for local pollinators and wildlife
Extended roof lifespan by protecting waterproof membranes
Added beauty and potential leisure space
Your Local Green Roof Specialists
Not every roofer has the training or expertise to properly install a green roof. At Ripon Area Roofing, we understand the technical requirements of waterproofing, weight distribution, plant selection, and drainage that ensure long-term performance. We’ll guide you through the entire process—from design and installation to long-term maintenance.
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