Sod Roof Shed

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Sod roof shed.

Step 1 check if it is load bearing. Until the late 19th century it was the most common roof on rural log houses in norway and large parts of the rest of scandinavia. Sod roofs are largely free for the labor the materials are easily found in most back yards sod is one of the most fireproof materials going and it makes excellent insulation for all but the most. I presently have ample space for storage and no squeak or bounce to the floor.

There are some things you need to check before building but the job is not very difficult. Preplanning was essential to the build. A sod roof or turf roof is a traditional scandinavian type of green roof covered with sod on top of several layers of birch bark on gently sloping wooden roof boards. Green roofs are increasing in popularity to the number of benefits they bring especially in city areas.

Just make sure that small structures possess roof trusses strong enough to handle the weight a sod roof will have. Its distribution roughly corresponds to the distribution of the log building technique in the. A sod roof can be used on any structure a house shed barn utility building on either a flat or sloped surface. The shed style allowed more windows near the high wall roofline which adds a lot of light.

Building a green roof on your shed is a way to add interest to the shed and produce a new area to cultivate.