Manage stormwater runoff without occupying surface-level space
Key Advantages of Blu Roofs
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Well-suited for sites at which roofs make up a large fraction of the total
impervious area, and for sites with ground-level space constraints
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Typically require no additional sewer connections besides the ones already
provided for the building
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Can cost less than other SMPs
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Readily coupled with other SMPs, such as Green Roofs
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Easy to install if structural and waterproofing requirements are met
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Require no excavation
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Can provide educational benefits, especially when used at public and/or highly
visible sites such as schools, recreation centers, libraries, etc.
