Sod And Straw To Clay Roofs

Put water and the purest clay you have into a big bucket or drum.

Sod and straw to clay roofs.

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. Doing the edge was the trickiest part since i had the fold the epdm underneath itself and leave a little bit exposed to protect the edge logs. Its distribution roughly corresponds to the distribution of the log building technique in the. Make sure to check the roof periodically for watering and as funny as it sounds any need for weeding.

Light clay straw one way to prevent straw from burning so well is to coat it in a clay slip. Remember to water your sod as soon as you have an area large enough for your sprinkler to cover. Once the sand and clay retain its shape as you roll the tarp forming the classic burrito it s time to add straw. Prepare your clay soil for sod by tilling and adding organic material.

Once the perimeter of the roof was covered with sod we covered the rest of the roof. Now that your fertilizer is laid down you can start laying your sod. Don t leave sod overhanging the roof edge. 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.

Stir until the clay is suspended in. Since i already wrote about cutting sod for my roof i will describe how the sod was loaded. With the addition of compost or manure on top the straw roof will weigh a little less than the 5 to 6 inches of sod roof. Shading roof overhangs cross ventilation in each room earth coupled flooring and massive adobe internal walls help keep the homes comfortably cool in the summer.

If the pile slumps over instead you ve added too much water shake up and loosen fresh straw and sprinkle the top of the pile. The gentle slope of a hip roof with its trapezoidal sides and pyramid like elegance is a graceful traditional design that pleases the eyes and can be constructed in a combination of various unique styles. Soil preparation is the critical first step in getting your sod to take root. Moisture impregnated composted straw was tested to weigh approximately 30 pounds per cubic foot while moist earth ranges in the vicinity of 100 pounds per cubic foot.

Finish with a layer of topsoil and grade the surface smooth with a steel rake. Technically the clay straw walls themselves provide an r 24 insulation value. We have experienced them to perform at a much higher rate than a frame wall of the same r value would. Stomp it in and add more as necessary.

Get a soil test save some headache. A gable roof is shaped like an upside down v and is sometimes referred to as a dual pitched saddle saddleback or peaked roof. Check out our watering tips and care advice for your new sod to make sure your lawn stays healthy strong and weed free. Place sod pieces on top of the potting soil layer across the roof.