Green Roof Minnesota

At 2 5 acres 113 000 square feet the target center was the fifth largest extensive green roof in the united states at the time of design and is still the largest green roof in minnesota.

Green roof minnesota.

As a leading green roof contractor we ve installed and maintained many green roofs in the midwest. The target center is the first arena in north america to have a green roof. A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof. The first system involves a high quality waterproofing and root repellent system a drainage system filter cloth a lightweight growing medium and plants.

This previously ordinary picnic shelter now sprouts a colorful array of plants in an effort to highlight a growing trend in water runoff management. Maintenance costs for extensive green roofs in minnesota typically range from 0 10 to 1 00 per square foot per year after the first five years. A serene setting away from the chaos of city living awaits you at our family run resort north of the brainerd lakes area. The growing media is 2 75 deep at the center.

Maintenance of the green roof for the first 5 years after installation is often included in a green roof installation contract. The minnesota landscape arboretum s green roof is part of the harvest the rain exhibit located in the margot picnic shelter area just north of the main parking lot.