Norwegian Wooden Houses built in traditional technique used in Viking and Medieval times with grass on the roofs in Sogn og Fjordane County in Norway

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The turf roofs have been used as a compressor for the wooden construction and making the walls of the house draught-proof. Also it is reasonably efficient insulator in a cold climate and the birch bark underneath ensures that the roof will be waterproof.

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Size: 3475px × 2317px
Location: Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Photo credit: © Michael Grubka / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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