Round Homes With Sod Roofs

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Round homes with sod roofs.

The weakest component of a home is the roof. On a hot day for instance say 80 degrees fahrenheit sod roofs heat up to only 85f where are traditional roofs can go as hot as 180f. Benefits of sod roofs well for one sod roofs are known to provide homes with excellent insulation keeping the cold out during the cold winter months and keeping the heat in at the same time. It is definitely not the cheapest option for a log cabin and you need to be careful with the weight that the soil may put on the roof especially when it is saturated with rain.

A round house has 15 less outside wall exposed to the elements than a box house per square foot. During the warmer months sod roofs can help to cool down your house compared to other roofing materials. Their curved roofs make them wind resistant less susceptible to high velocity gusts lifting up the roof and tilting up the house. Sod roofs are largely free for the labor the materials are easily found in most back yards sod is one of the most fireproof materials going and it makes excellent insulation for all but the most.

A green roof sod or turf roof this is by far the most environmentally friendly option and can be very aesthetically pleasing if done correctly. Round homes stand up to extreme weather.