Eco-Roof Systems, bringing a revolutionary grass roots environmental movement to America's rooftops. A green roof adds beauty to the often forgotten roof area of a building; reclaiming this neglected "Fifth Elevation" for both man and nature.

The introduction of landscape architecture onto a building's roof is nothing new, in fact it's thousands of years old. Proven innovations in eco-roof design and technology over the past 30 years in Germany, however, have made green roofs practical and economically feasible. While the requirements of an eco-roof are relatively modest, the environmental, economic and green building benefits can be tremendous. Today's roofing technological adequately provides for safe and sustainable green roofs. W.P. Hickman Systems' Eco-Roof System is lightweight, provides excellent waterproofing while extending the roof membrane life and covers the entire roof with a continuous growing medium that supports low vegetation.

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