When you think of a “green” house, what do you think of? Probably solar panels, smaller footprint, natural materials, recycled materials, passive solar, etc. What some people think of when they say green is literally green — meaning plants and shrubs where the shingles used to be.
That’s right, people are turning away from shingles and shakes in favor of grasses and leafy ground cover. Supposedly, it’s more environmentally friendly, it extends the life of the roof, and it lets everyone in the neighborhood know you are on board with the whole global warming thing.
To read more about how people are using nature to put a roof over their heads, click here.
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