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Four Steps to a Maintenance Free Roof
Most building owners think about their roof only when there's a problem—usually a leak. By that time, water has already caused damage to valuable merchandise, slowed production, and/or caused a slip-and-fall accident. Once the damage is done, all the building owner can do is call a roofing contractor and get the roof repaired.
Though no roof is maintenance free, taking these four steps can reduce life-cycle costs.
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SkyScape™ Vegetative Roof System
Firestone Building Products has taken the sciences of horticulture, waterproof roofing and design and combined them to develop the SkyScape™
Vegetative Roof System. Easy-to-install and featuring multiple planting options, SkyScape provides year-round energy savings, reduces ambient noise,
extends the life of the roof membrane and contributes to a LEED®-certified green building project. SkyScape is the only vegetative roof system covered
by the industry-leading 30-year Firestone Red Shield® Warranty.
For more information visit www.firestonebpco.com/roofing/greenroofing/skyscape.
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