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Does anyone know if Bill Clinton was kidding when he suggested that we should be using sod roofs instead of tar and shingles? I don't even think Gore has one of these does he?

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Originally posted by lepomis
Does anyone know if Bill Clinton was kidding when he suggested that we should be using sod roofs instead of tar and shingles? I don't even think Gore has one of these does he?
Seems like a good idea, really.

http://www.ecoroofsystems.com/history_files/c_history.html

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ken kern, an author of homebuilding books, died when visiting an underground house with a rain-saturated sod roof that collapsed (as far as i can remember).

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Originally posted by lepomis
Does anyone know if Bill Clinton was kidding when he suggested that we should be using sod roofs instead of tar and shingles? I don't even think Gore has one of these does he?
I heard a long rave by the CEO of Ford Motor Company say that having an eco roof over the hectares of factory space they need to produce a vehicle, saves them millions a year in heating bills and roof maintenance.

Apparently in order to have a structure that can take the soil, although that might mean an added initial cost, once the 'field' is 'planted' it can serve as a natural filter that reduces their liability to pay certain taxes which are indexed to the amount of environmental waste they produce(they apparently can pump some of their noxious industrial emissions through this system) as well as the fact that they then have a roof that will not leak and they then avoid a lot of costly maintenance.

The major cost saving, though, seams to come from the fact that by having a sod roof they end up with a 'thermostat' that regulates the range of temperatures inside the building much closer to that which humans find comfortable to work in, therefore saving FoMoCo a fortune each year in heating and cooling costs for the work environment.

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Sod roofs, I want a tent.

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Originally posted by lepomis
Does anyone know if Bill Clinton was kidding when he suggested that we should be using sod roofs instead of tar and shingles? I don't even think Gore has one of these does he?
It's not going far enough to save the world from doom. Doom I say! Earthships are the only solution.

http://www.earthship.org/build/community.php

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Originally posted by lepomis
Does anyone know if Bill Clinton was kidding when he suggested that we should be using sod roofs instead of tar and shingles? I don't even think Gore has one of these does he?
At least Clinton was not a sodomite!

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Originally posted by chienlung
At least Clinton was not a sodomite!
Not really sure of that, no telling where all he stuck that cigar?

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Does anyone have one? They look pretty neat, but how tough is the upkeep?

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Originally posted by lepomis
Does anyone have one? They look pretty neat, but how tough is the upkeep?
Fairly minimal if you go for an extensive green roof.
You can find all the info you'll need here.
http://www.livingroofs.org/menumachine/lr1/navigation.html

I was looking into putting one on my house, but ultimately it didn't suit the plans. A lot of benefits, especially in urban areas.

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Originally posted by Ragnorak
Fairly minimal if you go for an extensive green roof.
You can find all the info you'll need here.
http://www.livingroofs.org/menumachine/lr1/navigation.html

I was looking into putting one on my house, but ultimately it didn't suit the plans. A lot of benefits, especially in urban areas.

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I am thinking of trying it on one of my garages first... then maybe the house. Thanks for the link.

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Originally posted by lepomis
I am thinking of trying it on one of my garages first... then maybe the house. Thanks for the link.
Let me know how you get the lawnmower up there.😉

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Originally posted by Merk
Let me know how you get the lawnmower up there.😉
Just need a ladder for the goat 🙂

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Originally posted by lepomis
Does anyone know if Bill Clinton was kidding when he suggested that we should be using sod roofs instead of tar and shingles? I don't even think Gore has one of these does he?
is clinton planning to use astroturf on his?

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Please excuse me, I need to go mow my roof. 😞