The story told by traditional Engadin houses
The traditional Engadin houses in Sils create the unique village scenery. But they also have fascinating stories to tell. Not only do they provide an insight into times gone by, but also into the traditional Sils crafts, which are still very much alive today.
Knowledge handed down
«A roof made of stone slabs from Val Fex lasts forever. A modern tiled roof has to be replaced every 20 years.» Few people know as much about the stone roofs of traditional Engadin houses in Sils and the Val Fex as Claudio Meuli. His grandfather worked in the Cheva Plattas da Fex quarry, where the much sought-after mica slate slabs come from. Today, Claudio Meuli is the third generation of his family to run a roofing business in Sils. «It’s a labour of love. As craftsmen, we not only conserve traditional building materials but also preserve time-honoured knowledge. We’re the guardians of traditions going back centuries.»