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 Green Roofing One of the most popular and fastest growing ways to cover a flat roof on a commercial building is to plant a roof garden. This is done by planting vegetation and plants on top of a waterproofing membrane. However these green roofing systems are not just good to look at they actually are very energy efficient. This is because they sock up the excess heat produced by urban life reducing the so called heat island effect. Furthermore they are highly effective ways to insulate and protect a commercial building. This means they can dramatically reduce energy costs and at the same time extend the life expectancy of the roof. Something though that you should be aware of is that you will need planning permission as well as a structural engineer’s certificate. deluxeroofing.ca