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