The traditional Scandinavian sod roof dates back at least 1,200 years but birch bark as a moisture protecting material has been successfully used for at least 5000 years in various types of shelter construction in the northern hemisphere.
The name “Sod Roof” simply refers to its visual material that consists of peat with grass growing on it (called sod or turf). However, the material that performs the most essential task (water proofing) has historically always consisted of birch bark.
This Norwegian instruction video takes you through the process from how to harvest, drying, storing and finally applying the birch bark sheets on a roof with sod (turf).
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Can someone add subtitles in english? Please?
Excellent video. I always wanted to see the process. Pretty straight forward. The amazing thing was the old roofs they were fixing the bark that was under another layer looked in really good shape just the exposed edge had rotted.
doesnt that kill the tree?
Thanks for sharing. Invaluable resource.