Grass roofs in Norway

I've heard of this. I think it's a good idea. I'll have a look at the link this evening when I have more time.

the've been doing it for many years, we went to scandinavia over 20 years ago and many of the chalets high up had grass rooves ( good insulation) and have just come back from a visit to Guernsey where a 'new build' overlooking a beautiful cove has a grass roof installed

2 yrs ago just after I joined, a member posted a photo of a bus shelter in Ireland, which had a grass roof lol.

Yes, Pam...the new builds with environmental awareness has prompted developments with grass roofs in various parts of the world. I like the idea very much...although I must admit I was attracted to the houses of Norway as well because most seemed to be constructed from wood/logs. I like wooden houses or real stone but around here most all the houses are constructed in brick.

Good for Guernsey for the new build with a grass roof.

I think the Norwegians have life sussed in many ways! I'd love to go there some day!

Karensue...I said the same to hubby this afternoon...don't think he quite took the bait though...lol

We should have a GOY trip to Norway. They have the most northerly botanic garden in the world. You can go in summer and see the midnight sun!

Woopee.....never seen the midnight sun before. Can just see us all coming back home and "designing" our garden roofs! lol

i dont fancy the idea on my house with the weight and bugs to, but iv seen it done on sheds in gardens, it was on a garden program with sedum etc, thats nice, thanx Wlass for showing these ;o))

Yes, San I can understand concerns with weight and bugs! I think doing this on a shed (and with sedum) it would be quite attractive. Thanks for your comment, San. :)

Of course there is always thatch!

Love thatch, M...but the fire hazard would worry me. Not sure if the same hazard applies to garden roofs. Maybe I need to take a trip to Norway to investigate? lol

Tell him you need to speculate to accumulate!! lol

Gotta like your style, M. lol