Available in an extensive modular tray system or an intensive multi-layered system, SkyScape provides a host of environmental benefits:
- Creates an insulating layer that helps reduce building heating and cooling costs
- Protects the roofing material from UV and heat stress degradation
- Mitigates wind uplift
- Extends the service life of the underlying roof system
- Improves storm water management
- Enhances air quality resulting from the conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen, and decreased ambient air temperature, which in turn reduces heat-island effect
- Increases aesthetics and creates wildlife habitat
- Qualifies for up to a 30-year Firestone Red Shield Warranty
- Contributes to LEED-certified green building projects
The SkyScape Vegetative System is designed to promote healthy plant growth, and both designs feature a protective root barrier; drainage and filtration layers; water retention reservoir for storm water metering; growing media; and the plants themselves. They can also accommodate an irrigation system, if desired.