The Many Benefits of Green Walls
by Justin Errington
Thursday, 17th April, 2014
Green Walls have been a feature of buildings for many centuries and while the traditional 'ivy-covered' façades of Victorian homes have now been replaced by modern, purpose-built systems, they deliver a wide range of benefits to buildings of all type, shape and size:
- Improved aesthetics
Well designed and maintained Green Walls significantly enhance a building's appearance - whether it's to add a new aesthetic dimension, disguise a car park, refresh a tired façade or add colour and texture to a wall.
- Temperature regulation
Green Walls used on appropriate elevations can reduce energy costs by providing an additional layer of insulation in the winter (keeping heat in) and acting as a screen to the sun in the summer (keeping the building cool).
- Wildlife habitats
With a strong base from the trellis and appropriate planting, green walls can provide an ideal habitat for new wildlife and for wildlife displaced during construction. If required, we can provide new habitats for birds, bugs and bees.
- Protecting façades
Green wall systems can help to protect the façade of a building, extending its life by acting as an effective shield to weather and helping to protect it from damaging UV light.
- Cleaner air
Green Walls in urban areas can help improve local air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen and trapping dust and other pollutants.
- Noise reduction
By adding a layer of insulation (thermal and acoustic) green walls absorb sound, making a positive impact for the building's occupants and the local environment.
- Deter graffiti
If graffiti is a potential problem, green walls can be an effective deterrent, making the application of graffiti to the building structure almost impossible.
To talk through the features of Green Walls in more detail and to see how they could deliver benefits to your project, please get in touch with our experienced support team. We're very happy to help.
Alternatively, please visit one of our Websites - www.green-walls.co.uk, www.jakob.co.uk or www.jakobstainlesssteel.co.uk
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