Traditional Grass Roofs of Norway

Grass roofs or Sod roofs are common on the Faroe Islands, west of Norway. These roofs have begun to reappear as an alternative to modern materials. For hundreds of years houses in Norway have been covered with turf. And they come in different varieties. Some are bright green and almost velvety, others are golden and look like they’re growing wheat or oats. A number of turf roofs have flowers mixed in with the grass, and a few have small trees. The advantages of turf roofs are many. They are very heavy, so they help to stabilize the house. They create grass roofs which are eco friendly and give a great insulation for cold climate, noise and are long lasting.