The completion of Bader Meter's new green roof
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Other sustainability benefits of the green roof include
energy efficiency, noise mitigation and air scrubbing. The insulation properties of the soil and plant material generate both heating and cooling system savings estimated at $3,100 per year or $62,000 over 20 years, the typical lifespan of a conventional roof. Plants, soil and the air trapped in the soil provide acoustic insulation, reducing indoor sound by as much as 40 decibels. The green roof buffers acid rain and helps remove nitrate pollution, while at the same time slowing air movement, allowing pollution to settle and detoxify. Plus, the plant material guards the roof membrane from the damaging effects of weather, so the expected lifespan of a green roof is 35 to 40 years; double that of a conventional roof. The green roof consists of a 3-inch layer of insulating materials, a layer of hard board, a sealing membrane, a leak-detection material and a 4-inch layer of green material. Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. handled the design, tear-off of the old roof and installation of the conventional portions of the new roof. LiveRoof
® supplied the green material. Green material is custom grown for each green roof project off site in modules for about 12 weeks. Because the LiveRoof plants are mature, there is no costly establishment period. The vegetation is primarily sedum, which is selected, developed and tested specifically for rooftop cultivation. The plants require very little maintenance and are resistant to disease, insects and drought. Several varieties that are green and red in color are arranged in a design that mimics the Badger Meter logo symbol and is visible from above.
About Badger Meter As an innovator in flow measurement and control products, Badger Meter serves water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Measuring water, oil, chemicals and other fluids, Badger Meter products are known for accuracy, long-lasting durability, and for providing valuable and timely measurement data. For more information, visit www.badgermeter.com.
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