straw roof
Dried grass topping
A straw roof is a roof thatched with dried stalks of grain—wheat, rye, or rice straw.
The term overlaps with thatched roof, though thatch may also use reeds or palm leaves.
Straw roofs appear on traditional cottages and rustic structures: The straw roof needed replacing after the storm.
They provide good insulation but require maintenance and pose fire risks.
- thatchDried plant roof covering
- thatched cottageDwelling with plant-fiber roof
- cottageSmall rural home
- hutSmall crude dwelling
- rural villageSmall countryside settlement
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