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I was also worried about what would happen over time. There are several sites which claim that as long as you protect your roof, this type of roof actually can increase the life span of the existing roof material, because there should be no water damage if done right and there are no UV rays coming in contact with the roofing material. The only concern you would want to look into, is making sure that your roof can handle the added load of a snowfall. They also claim that because rain water takes time for it to pass through plant matter, it cuts down dramatically on flooding storm drains and contaminants entering rivers.
As far as mowing, many green roofs use sedum as the primary green material, and that's something you don't have to worry about. Grass would need mowing, but as GrovePath had mentioned, it's pretty easy to attack it with a weed wacker. I am looking into if it is possible to walk on , because I'm not sure that sedums can handle a lot of foot traffic, and I am not sure how much more soil you might need for a roof to have grass growing on it. As far as usefulness, if you can't walk on it, at least you know are contributing to improving the air quality rather than degrading it, (I swear I'm not some crunchy granola type) and if you are able to look at it from another part of your house, than it's at least a little nicer to look at than asphalt.
Posted on: 2006/4/9 3:35
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Re: Post your Pimp Sightings Here
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About a week ago, I spotted him all decked out in purple heading towards the grove street station. Where does he get his threads??!?!?!?
Posted on: 2006/4/8 22:50
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Apparantly, they have reivised the zoning rules when it comes to adding on top of a garage. Too many people illegally renting them out and not bringing them up to code. I also think that aesthetically, alot of people go for the cheapest option, thus creating an eyesore neighbors are quick to complain about. I'm not sure I can afford the legal hassle of presenting it to the zoning board and then getting it shot down, because it's alot easier for them to say 'no' than to try and accomodate some jc artist who wants a place to work that is not in their bedroom...So, alas, we are going to try out this green roof option, not that I am sad about it, I think that it's a really cool thing that could have a positive impact.... and GROVEPATH, nice pic, where is that place located? That look's awesome!!!!! Is this something you have the space for as well?
Posted on: 2006/4/8 22:45
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Yeah, you start by putting down a rubberized roof that is acid-proof, some people have even used pool/pond liners over their existing asphalt roof. Then, depending on what your roof can handle, you can put down pumice/lava rock, pebbles or rock wool which serves as your drainage material, chicken wire over that, and then, finally, some light weight soil mixture to plant on. Some places sell "tiles" that include everything except the rubberized roof material. It seems like a pretty do-able thing, but I am a little skeptical of how easy it is to maintain....
Posted on: 2006/4/8 21:15
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I mean a roof that is covered with grass/sedum. It's something you see in Europe, but it's catching on in Seattle and Chicago and other cities where land is at a premium. It's a nice concept because you replace the space that is used up by concrete/asphalt with something that is living, thus helping to cut down on pollution.
Posted on: 2006/4/8 20:58
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So, we have a detached flat roof garage that we are looking to put a green roof on. We originally wanted to put up a second story that would serve as an artist studio, but we got shot down by the zoning board, so we are looking at other ways to use this space.
Has anyone ever heard any one doing this in Jersey City? As far as load capacity goes, it looks like as long as we replaced the roof up there, it can definately support the weight. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Posted on: 2006/4/8 20:35
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Re: Need Help With Oil Tank Removal - Recommendations?
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DO NOT USE ANCO!!!!! I used them last year to have a leaky oil tank removed and it was and still is a nightmare. Unfortunately, my tank failed a pressure test that was required by my insurance company to renew the policy. Upon finding this out, we thought that we could just have the tank filled so we went with ABLE. When they cut the tank, it was littered with holes so they told us that we had to pursue soil remediation. I have heard of other companies who come and just foam fill your tank without cutting the top off to see if their are any holes and truthfully, i would have done this if I knew it would cost us over 35,000 but I thought it would be better to do it the right way, so we pursued having the soil remediated. We got several estimates from about six different companies and unfortunately settled on ANCO. They came and removed 55 tons of soil from an area that is roughly 10'x12'. Then they told us that it looked as though they might have to go under the foundation of our house. At that point I got a lawyer. Once I informed them of this, miraculously, they found that the soil was fine and they began filling the site. This was after they cracked a brick wall and cut down a wrought iron fence. Legally, all these companies charge by the hour, and so you are supposed to get a complete breakdown of costs. I was home during the entire process, so I sat outside and monitered their hours. When I got their bill, they completely lied about the number of hours as well as the number of people on site. They doubled it. I am now still waiting for a closure report. Without this, you cannot get approval from the DEP, so you are screwed if you want to ever sell your house. Long story short, do not go with your cheapest estimate, and check to see if they are a" bright star" company. This is a credential oil remediation companies can get which can expediate the paperwork process with the state. The company that started the work, ABLE, was much more organized and although alittle pricey (they all are) , you get what you pay for...Good Luck
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