Green Roofs

Are you interested in a green roof to improve your home, and make it more environmentally friendly? Rhyno’s Landscaping installs and maintains a wide variety of vegetated roof systems from ultra-lightweight to highly elaborate green roof gardens.

CPA High School, Bedford NS

Hampton Inn by Hilton, Halifax NS

Halifax Central Library, Halifax NS

Private Residence, Wolfville NS

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Green roofs vs conventional roofs

The University of Michigan has compared the expected life-cycle costs and benefits of green roofs versus conventional roofs of the same size, and found that while a green roof costs approximately 25% more to install, it saves close to 50% of the initial investment over its lifetime.

Nearly two-thirds of those savings come from reduced energy use. Additional savings come from improved storm water management, and public health benefits of absorbing nitrogen oxides and mitigating air pollution.

Green roofs vs conventional roofs

Reduce energy costs

Reduce energy costs

Not only does a green roof cut down on energy costs, it also:

adds prestige and aesthetic value
extends the lifespan of the roofing membrane
manages storm water
filters air pollutants

Types of Green Roofs

Extensive green roofs

are made of lightweight, hardy groundcovers, and are easy to remove and maintain.

Intensive green roofs

have a deeper system build-up and can include beautifully designed rooftop gardens in addition to hardy groundcovers.

Rooftop ponds

give the building a way to manage grey water. It also makes buildings more efficient and profitable over time.

Types of Green Roofs

Rhyno's green roof clients

Rhyno's green roof clients

In addition to several residential green roofs, we have installed systems for the very modern and environmentally friendly:

Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Yarmouth High School, Yarmouth
Bluenose Academy, Lunenburg
CPA High School, Bedford
Hampton Inn by Hilton, Halifax Downtown
Bridgetown High School, Bridgetown

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