Roofing

There are many ways to roof a house, the most common one being to use ceramic tiles. What ever solution you choose, you need to design in a rainwater collection and drainage system, especially if you want to acheive effective rainwater harvesting.

Thatch

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Thatch

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Green Roof (Living Roof)

A living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Also known as 'living roofs', green roofs serve several purposes; absorbing rainwater, providing insulation, creating a habitat for wildlife, and helping to lower urban air temperatures. There are two types of green roofs:

• Intensive roofs, which are thicker and can support a wider variety of plants but are heavier and require more maintenance.
• Extensive roofs, which are covered in a light layer of vegetation and are lighter than an intensive green roof.