# Creating an Energy-Efficient Home with a Green Roof

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/02/creating-an-energy-efficient-home-with-a-green-roof/
- Published: 2021-02-09T15:38:01-05:00
- Author: Eillin Delapaz

If you’re keen to be green home roof with your home [extension](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/05/designing-a-sustainable-home-embrace-asian-inspired-decor/)
or improvement project. For there are plenty of ways that you can take the environment
into consideration. Everything from planning and building materials to green [tech](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/earth-day-energy-usage-plus-green-tech-insights/).
There are so many ways to reduce your carbon footprint while redoing your green 
home roof.

## Properly Insulate Your Home

Good quality insulation is a fantastic way to cut both your energy bill costs and
carbon emissions. Poorly insulated homes allow heat to escape from the roof of your
house. Ultimately, this means it takes more energy and costs more money to heat 
thoroughly. When [building](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/06/5-huge-advantages-of-using-solar-panels-in-commercial-buildings/)
a new extension, you could ensure that you insulate it with the very best, sustainable
insulation. You could even do the rest of the house at the same time!

![Green home roof insulation](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/
2014/06/atticinstallation1-opt.jpg?resize=280%2C232&quality=52&ssl=1)

## Invest In Green Technology

A new extension could be the perfect time to set up some green tech around the home.
Things like rainwater harvesting roofing, solar panels and composting toilets can
do so much to offset your carbon footprint. Have a look at this great [guide to green technology](https://www.showhouse.co.uk/)
for your home for more information. 

## Have A Comprehensive Tree Survey

Tree surveys are essential for planning permission to be granted. These surveys 
check to see how your plans will [impact nearby trees](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/11/rare-tree-species-and-their-environmental-impact/)
and other greenery. If you’d like to know more about tree surveys and their useful
role in building works, check out ‘[why do I need a tree survey?](https://treesurvey.co.uk/)’
from Treesurvey.co.uk. Tree Surves provide the very best in ecological surveys to
ensure that you complete your building work with minimal impact on the environment.

Many people think they’ll spend a [lot of money while carrying out green](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/10/green-october-living-guy-book-tour-updated-with-radio-interview-on-daily-green-website/)
renovations, but that isn’t necessarily the case. You can get an excellent cost-
effective tree survey by ensuring that you shop around for the best. 

## Use Eco-Friendly Materials

You could use [reclaimed materials](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/05/designing-a-sustainable-home-embrace-asian-inspired-decor/)
for your building work. This is a great way to offset your building’s emissions 
and make your extension a sustainable one. There are so many eco-friendly building
materials that you could choose from out there, including [bamboo, recycled steel and cleaned glass and bricks](https://broadsword-group.co.uk/the-importance-of-eco-friendly-materials/).

There are many guides online to show you where you can find sustainable materials
and even materials you could repurpose from other parts of your home. 

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Bamboo. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com

## Consider A Green Roof

A green [roof](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/09/pearls-premium-lawn-grass-helps-green-living-everywhere/)
is a roof covered in a thin layer of soil seeded with grass and other greenery, 
that sits on a waterproof liner on top of your roofing. This is an excellent way
to add some colour and character to your home.

A green roof has many different eco-friendly benefits. It absorbs rainwater which
helps to prevent water wastage, it helps to combat air pollution and can add an 
extra layer of insulation to your home. It also provides a habitat for many insects
and small animals. You could consider planting some easy to grow, hardy flowers 
like lavender on your [green roof for a beautiful](https://greenlivingguy.com/2009/09/green-circle-salons-revolutionizing-beauty-industry/)
splash of colour.