Sod Roof Detail

Sod roof edge termination details our photo of a modern sod roof above left shows the use of copper underlayment and edge flashing to hold the soil in place on this relatively low slope roof.

Sod roof detail.

This type of roof has been used for centuries and remains one of the simpler techniques to top a house in an energy efficient manner. A sod roof has become a popular choice as more people attempt to go green. Once the perimeter of the roof was covered with sod we covered the rest of the roof. 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.

However sod roof covering is also found on steeper slopes. While a sod roof offers a number of incredible benefits. This helps keep the soil surrounding your structure from becoming waterlogged in heavy rains. This roof lowers the structure s inside temperature.

Once that was done it was only a matter of lifting the material onto the roof. It is also aesthetically appealing. Thanks to the water retention of sod it actually helps to significantly lessen run off produced from rain.