US Green (Vegetative) Roofing


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Green (Vegetative) Roofing

Demand for green (vegetative) roofing systems in the US is forecast to rise 5.8% per year to $209 million in 2025. Advances will be driven a post-pandemic rebound in construction spending on commercial buildings, such as government offices; educational facilities; and warehouses and manufacturing plants – as most green roofs are installed on these types of buildings. Additional factors supporting growth include rising awareness of both the public and private benefits of green roofs (e.g., reducing urban heat island effect and increasing building energy efficiency) as well as by the expanding number of cities with green roofing mandates and/or government incentive programs promoting green roof installations.

Demand is segmented by system type, market, component, and region and subregion.

System types:
Extensive systems
Semi-intensive systems
Intensive systems

Markets:
New construction
Retrofit

Components:
Waterproof membrane
Growing media
Vegetation
Geotextiles and drainage layer
Insulation
Other components, including built-in irrigation components (e.g., overhead sprays, drips, or hoses), membrane protection board, and edging that is not part of the drainage layer

Regions (subregions):
Northeast (Middle Atlantic, New England)
Midwest (East North Central, West North Central)
South (South Atlantic, East South Central, West South Central)
West (Mountain, Pacific)

Scope of the Report


This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US green (vegetative) roofing market, including key trends in product segmentation, new versus retrofit installations, and regional markets. Historical data are provided for 2010, 2015, and 2020 with forecasts for 2025 and 2030, with year by hear historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in both square feet and dollar value.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | Green (Vegetative) Roofing Market Outlook
  • About This Report
    • Report Details
      • Table Figure 2-1 | Green Roofing Market Overview
    • Study Scope & Product Description
      • Definitions & Features of Green Roofing
        • Table Figure 2-2 | Green Roofing System Design & Components
      • Built-Up vs. Modular Assemblies
        • Table Figure 2-3 | Built-Up Versus Modular Green Roofing Assemblies
      • Building Types that Commonly Use Green Roofing
        • Table Figure 2-4 | Building Types for Green Roofs that Commonly Use Green Roofs
    • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Green Roofs
      • Table Annual Green (Vegetative) Roofing Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022
      • Table Figure 2-5 | Annual Green Roofing Area Demand Growth by Market, 2018 - 2023
  • Overview
    • Historical Market Trends
      • Table Green Roofing Demand, 2010 - 2021
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Green Roofing Demand, 2000 - 2020
    • Market Drivers
      • Key Reasons to Install a Green Roof
      • Stormwater Management
      • Aesthetics & Green Space
      • Urban Heat Island Mitigation & Energy Efficiency
      • Air Quality & Biodiversity
      • Other Benefits
    • Demand Constraints
      • Costs & Maintenance Requirements
      • Structural Limitations
      • Blue Roofs & Other Lower Cost Alternatives
      • Lack of Incentives or Mandates
    • System Types
      • Demand by System Type
        • Table Green Roofing Demand by System, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 3-2 | Extensive Versus Intensive Green Roofing Systems
      • Extensive Systems
        • Table Extensive Green Roofing System Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 3-3 | Extensive Green Roofing System Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030
      • Semi-Intensive
        • Table Semi-Intensive Green Roofing System Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 3-4 | Semi-Intensive Green Roofing System Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030
      • Intensive
        • Table Intensive Green Roofing System Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 3-5 | Intensive Green Roofing System Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030
    • New Construction vs. Retrofit Market
      • Table Green Roofing Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030
      • Table Figure 3-6 | Green Roofing Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030
    • Green Roofing Prices & Cost Benefits
      • Table Green Roofing Pricing by Component, 2010 - 2030
      • Table Figure 3-7 | Average Green Roof Prices, 2010 - 2025
  • Factors Impacting Roofing Demand
    • Building Construction Activity
      • Table Building Construction Expenditures, 2010 - 2030
    • Regulatory Activity, Building Codes, &Incentives
      • Regulations & Building Codes Overview
      • Fire & Wind Resistance
      • Structural Integrity: Roof Load & Root Penetration
      • Impact of CALGreen Building Codes
      • Incentives
        • Table Selected Green Roof Incentives by US State
    • Sustainability Initiatives
      • Recycling & Recycled Content
      • Cool Roofing
      • Energy Efficiency (LEED & Energy Star)
  • Green Roofing System Components
    • Green Roofing Demand by Component
      • Table Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
      • Table Figure 5-1 | Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
    • Vegetation
      • Table Green Roofing Vegetation Demand by System & Region, 2010 - 2030
    • Growing Media
      • Table Green Roofing Growing Media Demand by System & Region, 2010 - 2030
    • Geotextiles & Drainage Layer
      • Table Green Roofing Geotextiles & Drainage Layer Demand by System & Region, 2010 - 2030
    • Insulation
      • Table Green Roofing Insulation Demand by System & Region, 2010 - 2030
    • Waterproof Membranes
      • Table Green Roofing Waterproof Membrane Demand by System & Region, 2010 - 2030
    • Other Components
      • Table Other Green Roofing Components Demand by System & Region, 2010 - 2030
  • Regional Trends
    • Demand by Region
      • Table Green Roofing Demand by US Region, 2010 - 2030
      • Table Figure 6-1 | Green Roofing Demand by US Region, 2010 - 2030
      • Table Figure 6-2 | Key US Metropolitan Markets for Green Roofing
    • Northeast
      • Key Demand Drivers & Outlook by Subregion
        • Table Northeast: Green Roofing Demand by Subregion & Market, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 6-3 | Northeast: Green Roofing Market Position
      • New England
        • Table New England: Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
        • Table New England: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
      • Middle Atlantic
        • Table Middle Atlantic: Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Middle Atlantic: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
    • Midwest
      • Key Demand Drivers & Outlook by Subregion
        • Table Midwest: Green Roofing Demand by Subregion & Market, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 6-4 | Midwest: Green Roofing Market Position
      • East North Central
        • Table East North Central: Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
        • Table East North Central: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
      • West North Central
        • Table West North Central: Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
        • Table West North Central: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
    • South
      • Key Drivers & Outlook by Subregion
        • Table South: Green Roofing Demand by Subregion & Market, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 6-5 | South: Green Roofing Market Position
      • South Atlantic
        • Table South Atlantic: Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
        • Table South Atlantic: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
      • East South Central
        • Table East South Central: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
        • Table East South Central: Selected Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
      • West South Central
        • Table West South Central: Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
        • Table West South Central: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
    • West
      • Key Demand Drivers & Outlook by Subregion
        • Table West: Green Roofing Demand by Subregion & Market, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 6-6 | West: Green Roofing Market Position
      • Mountain
        • Table Mountain: Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Mountain: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
      • Pacific
        • Table Pacific: Green Roofing Demand by Component, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Pacific: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
    • Canada Green Roofing Market
      • Table Canada: Green Roofing Demand, 2010 - 2030
      • Table Figure 6-7 | Comparison of Canada & US Green Roof Area Demand Growth, 2010 - 2030
      • Table Canada: Selected Green Roofing Installation Projects
  • Key Suppliers & Market Share
    • Industry Composition
      • Table Figure 7-1 | Green Roofing Supply Chain
    • Key Industry Participants
      • Table Figure 7-2 | Industry Participant Profile: American Hydrotech
      • Table Figure 7-3 | Industry Participant Profile: Firestone Building Products
      • Table Figure 7-4 | Industry Participant Profile: Garland
      • Table Figure 7-5 | Industry Participant Profile: Henry
      • Table Figure 7-6 | Industry Participant Profile: LiveRoof
      • Table Figure 7-7 | Industry Participant Profile: SOPREMA
      • Table Figure 7-8 | | Industry Participant Profile: XeroFlor North America
      • Table Figure 7-9 | Industry Participant Profile: ZinCo USA
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Table Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Cooperative Agreements
      • Table Selected Cooperative Agreements
    • Marketing Strategies
      • Table Key Marketing Strategies in the Green Roofing Industry
    • Distribution Channels
    • List of Industry Participants
      • Table Selected Industry Participants
  • Appendix
    • Scope
      • Table Study Scope: US Geographic Regions & Subregions
      • Table Relevant Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant HS Codes
    • Definitions
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2010 - 2030
      • Demographic Trends
        • Table Population & Households, 2010 - 2030
      • Consumer Spending
        • Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2010 - 2025
      • Residential Building Construction
        • Table Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2010 - 2030
      • Housing Starts
        • Table New Housing Indicators, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 8-1 | New Housing Square Footage by Housing Type, 2005 - 2020
      • Housing Stock
        • Table Housing Stock by Type, 2010 - 2030
        • Table Figure 8-2 | Housing Stock: Share by Year of Construction, 2020
      • Residential Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2010 - 2030
      • Commercial Building Construction
        • Table Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2010 - 2030
      • Commercial Building Stock
        • Table Commercial Building Stock, 2010 - 2030
      • Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2010 - 2030

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