The university found that the green roof would cost 464 000 to install versus 335 000 for a conventional roof in 2006 dollars.
													
																	Green roof on a budget. 
									
	
		
	
																	Two of the largest costs involved in building a home are the foundation and the roof. 
																	So in the interest of freedom we at liberty power have come up with a list of the top 10 ways to build a green home on a budget. 
																	Build vertical not horizontal. 
																	A professional roofing technician will be your first source of information. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Anything you do to green your roof even within a budget will provide important benefits. 
																	The first step to working on a budget for a roof replacement is to have the roof inspected. 
																	Over its lifetime though the green roof would save about 200 000. 
																	The engineer s assessment showed that the roof could hold 55 pounds per square foot enough strength to support a full rooftop farm the average green roof needs a minimum of 2 5 to. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Get a roof inspection.