Isle Of Skye Grass Roof

Small timbers called crow sticks or maide feannaig are fixed at the top of each hip.

Isle of skye grass roof.

What s more the turf roof is a natural insulator retaining heat as well as protecting from noise and cold. Held down by straw or heather ropes. That apart from straw. Directed by ned williams.

Wooden building grass roof not immediately obvious as a cafe the single track is a small wooden building with a few tables inside and a counter with bar stools where you can sit and enjoy the view while you enjoy one of the excellent coffees on offer and one of the equally excellent cakes. Instead of the normal white stone cottages of this area a couple build a wooden clad house with a grass roof and outbuildings that blend in with the landscape. Not only does this unique log cabin has a grass roof and secluded setting it also enjoys full central heating and a log fire coupled with panoramic views across open countryside towards the waters of staffin bay. Heather fern and marram grass were all used on skye.

Extra thick layers of glass wool and tape keep the house well sealed which was confirmed by an independent air tightness test required for new homes on skye.