EXISTING BUILDING ENVELOPE UPGRADES AND RETROFITS

Smart renovation

Upgrade your existing rooftop or facade into an energy-efficient, certified green sanctuary without structural reconstruction or teardowns.

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45 kg/m²
Ultralight dead load without reinforcing
40+ years
Protected waterproof membrane lifespan
70-90%
Stormwater runoff retention buffer
1-2 days
Rapid and clean installation process

Why retrofit your rooftop with vegetation?

Modern ultralight green roof layers integrate seamlessly over most standard existing roof substructures.

LIGHTWEIGHT

From 45 kg/m² fully saturated

Mineral wool growth layers replace heavy soil, allowing direct retrofit over residential flat roofs and industrial steel decks without reinforcement.

LONGEVITY

Doubling waterproofing lifespan

Sedum foliage protects bitumen or PVC membranes from harsh UV degradation and thermal expansion, extending life to 40+ years.

EFFICIENCY

Natural passive summer cooling

Natural plant transpiration limits rooftop surface heat to under 30°C on hot summer days, cutting upper-floor air conditioning load up to 50%.

SUBSIDIES

Energy efficiency renovation grants

Vegetative retrofits qualify under national and EU climate adaptation and renovation loan programs for HOAs and commercial portfolios.

How the retrofit process works

Four structured steps from initial roof inspection to fully installed mature living architecture.

PHASES 1 & 2

Audit, structural load calculation and waterproofing

Our structural team inspects roof membrane integrity, drainage scuppers, and parapet transitions. Permissible dead loads are verified, and root barrier membranes are laid.

Roof preparation
PHASES 3 & 4

Fast modular installation and full warranty

Drainage retention cups, substrate boards, and pre-grown sedum mats are lifted by crane and unrolled within 1-2 days. The roof immediately delivers 95% mature green coverage.

Completed green roof retrofit

Want to evaluate green roof retrofit options for your building?

Schedule a Green Haven structural specialist for an on-site feasibility inspection and preliminary load assessment.

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