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In this time of growing global awareness regarding the dangers of the greenhouse effect and global warming upon our environment, "Going green" is becoming the catch phrase of the day. At Moss Acres we are proud to do our part in this effort by offering moss for green roofs. We are also happy to provide you with all the information and green roof details you will need. The use of moss is not only aesthetically pleasing but it also provides many benefits to the ecosystem. Moss Acres is your one-stop-shop for the best moss systems for moss roofs. We also are available to provide over the phone green roof details regarding how to best establish a healthy and vibrant moss covered roof.

The benefits of green roofs are plentiful and their use and popularity are growing across the globe. Having a green roof can be especially helpful combating the urban heating effect. In most traditional construction of non-green roofs, the roofing material will soak up heat from the sun and then release it back into the environment, often increasing the temperature by as much as 8 degrees. In contrast, the simple application of a green roof will typically reduce the surrounding temperature by several degrees.

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Green roofs are also very beneficial in the management of storm water drainage and decrease the total amount of run off by as much as 75%, thus reducing the amount of water that will need to be handled by public or private sewer systems. Independent studies have also shown that a green roof’s ability to retain water longer also aids in the cleaning of the atmosphere by gradually releasing condensation back into the air while also retaining many pollutants that would otherwise be released straight into the environment. Studies have shown moss in particular to be highly effective at sequestering many harmful pollutants.

The application of a green roof is also easy on the budget. Green roofs can lower your utility bills by their ability to reduce the cooling and heating requirements of your home or business. It is estimated that there can be as much as a 25% reduction in the need to heat or cool a building after the application of a green roof system. For even more green roof details, please feel free to contact us. When shopping for green roof alternatives to sedum plants, Moss Acres has exactly what you are looking for – moss, and plenty of it! We currently offer several varieties of mosses for shady area roofs and are currently experimenting with sun loving mosses for roofs in full sun...check back with us for updates. Please feel free to talk to our green roof consultants to learn how to get started.