Urban Rooftop Garden

A green roof project doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking, and it doesn’t have to be installed at the time of construction. Many urban rooftop gardens are greening the cities of the world already. Before installing a rooftop garden or green roof on any building, be sure to have the structure inspected. Rooftop gardens and green roofs are extremely heavy and most buildings require reinforcement before they can handle the weight.

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