Maintenance – will depend on the type of green roof system installed ... [more]

Structural – structure can be an issue especially in terms of retrofitting schemes. However many green roofs, especially in London are in fact green roofs that have been installed onto existing buildings... [more]

Guarantees – there is often a concern that warranties for waterproofing will be affected. Most of the main suppliers in the UK provide guarantees for their waterproofing with a green roof if installed by an approved contractor... [more]

Fire - Fire has become an issue since a number of reports in magazines that insurances companies are not willing to insure buildings with green roofs. However it should be noted that on the continent buildings with green roofs get a reduction in fire insurance as the counter intuitively the green roof protects the building from fire... [more]

Guidance and Support – It is often muted that there is little knowledge of green roofs in the UK. This was perhaps the case 10 years ago but we have a very strong green roof industry and a number of independent organizations specializing in green roofs... [more]