Icelandic turf house
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icelandic-turf-house-252-15994022
title:
Icelandic turf house
text:
Icelandic turf houses are timber structures with turf walls and turf as a cover for the roof. Turf houses have been constructed since Iceland was settled in the 9th century. Turf houses were the product of a difficult climate, offering superior insulation compared to buildings solely made of wood or stone, and the relative difficulty in obtaining other construction materials in sufficient quantities. 30% of Iceland was forested when it was settled, mostly with birch. Oak was the preferred timber
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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House type
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_turf_house
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date modified:
2023-10-31T16:59:30Z
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13
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