There are two types of green roof.
													
																	Shallow green roof. 
								
	
		
	
																	As a roof type that requires frequent maintenance intensive systems can be thought of as gardens on a roof in contrast with an extensive green roof there are almost unlimited possibilities. 
																	Intensive roofs which are thicker with a minimum depth of 12 8 cm 5 1 16 in and can support a wider variety of plants but are heavier and require more maintenance and extensive roofs which are shallow ranging in depth from 2 cm 13 16 in to 12 7 cm 5 in lighter than intensive green roofs and require minimal maintenance.