Majora Carter's organization, Sustainable South Bronx is leading the way for developments that will both lift people out of poverty AND improve the environment. Green Roofs offer both those things
You ask the M.F. Germans! If it was such a great Idea everybody would be doing it! All I know is that is Massive Weight..You have a Crane! You know how much it cost to rent a Crane for a week! A Crane that size cost like 1,000.00 a day! Labor...material...You have to come better than that...I ain't no new kid on the block.
SouthBronxNative(December 3, 2007 at 6:27 pm)
ask the Germans, they have been doing it there on a massive scale since the early 60's. it protects your roof from the elements, and prevents most water from ever reaching the water proof part in the first place
dboneg(November 17, 2007 at 5:34 pm)
Not trying to be negative...But, What if you get a leak in your roof,like 10-15 years down the line? Major Work! Knowing roofing work..One can have a leak in the front of the structure...and could have started anywhere[middle or back of structure].Good Idea..don't know if it's doable...from a money stand point.
MajoraWatcher(November 11, 2007 at 7:18 pm)
always get a structural engineer to tell you how much weight your rood can support. almost all roofs can handle 4" of mixed green roof soil. it triples the lifespan of your roof and reduces air conditioning costs. we are working to get a $4.50per sq ft tax credit on green roofing too.
dboneg(November 10, 2007 at 3:37 am)
Great Idea! What about the COST! Look at the weight on the roof! I'm scared...
Prodigious1One(November 6, 2007 at 12:55 am)
I know that this is beyond the point, but Majora Carter is hot! She's an excellent spokeswoman.
JohnDeBunkTest(October 21, 2007 at 12:12 am)
Plants ... Mother Natures solar energy collectors.
