Green roofs provide many advantages over traditional black or white reflective rooftops. Whether they are used for energy reduction, noise insulation, or stormwater management, for example, the appeal of green buildings is vast. Building owners and municipalities across the country are beginning to see the positive effects of green roofs in their communities.

A GreenGrid^® green roof can help a building owner achieve LEED^® certification in a number of different categories. Although any green roof may assist with certification in some areas, specific features of the GreenGrid^® system can further enhance the rating in several categories that would not apply to a traditional green roof. Set forth in the LEED^® Certification Fact Sheet are the major categories of the USGBC rating system and potential “points” achievable with a GreenGrid^® green roof.