From the Forums: Solar Roof or Green Roof?
by Alan Graham, Portland, Oregon 
on 12. 2.08
Image Credit: thingermejig
greenteadrinker:
On Renovation Nation they often speak to the roof's that people are installing. It got me to thinking, which is more beneficial? Solar panels-free electricity (once the initial investment is paid off) Green roof system? Stops/slows water run off and helps insulate the homes interior.
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