If you’ve visited any of the major US cities in recent years, there’s a good chance you may have spotted a new trend being adopted by many of its occupants; Green roofs. 

Whether commercial or residential, more and more buildings throughout our nation’s concrete jungles have begun embracing what many European countries have been doing for years. But why?

WHAT IS A GREEN ROOF?

A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof which involves (at a minimum) high quality water-proofing, root repellent system, drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium, and plants. 

WHY GET A GREEN ROOF?

Conceptually, vegetative roofs can turn unused roof space into a park-like garden setting with a keen sensitivity to environmental enhancement. Barrett green roofs are designed around inter-dependent components which function as a natural planting habitat, creating new types of public and private spaces while restoring nature’s footprint on the built environment.

With due respect and integration of Feng Shui design principles, a green roof can be endowed with an indefinable quality providing serenity, balance, and harmony in otherwise lost space, all the while making important environmental contributions.

To make the decision that much easier, we’ve broken down the many benefits into a list: 

Cleveland, Ohio—August 22, 2019 –Keene Family of Companies announces an addition to its portfolio. Barrett Company has been acquired and will join Keene Family of Companies: Keene Building Products, Dependable, LLC, Continental Products, Ltd and Keene Village Plastics.  

Barrett was founded in 1928 by Emmett R. Barrett, Sr. and his father Noah Barrett. The focus of their endeavor was on contracting residential and commercial roofs. In 1975, the Barrett Company concentrated on the development and marketing of polymer-modified asphalt systems. Then in 1982, Barrett Company launched its most well-known roofing line of products, Ram-Tough, nationwide. For over 10 decades the Barrett Company has had hands-on experience, professionally engineered products, and systems in the high-performance roofing and waterproofing markets.

Keene’s Division Manager, Eric Horstman, will be working closely with Tim Barrett and his team to make this partnership with Keene a success.

Please welcome a proud partnership with the owner of Barrett Company, Tim Barrett, and his team.