Roof Wood Shakes

Wood shingles are sawn lie flat on one another and are thinner and more uniform than wood shakes.

Roof wood shakes.

A wood or composite shake roof can last around 30 years except pine which lasts around 20. Tapersawn wood shakes are sawn on both sides for a semi textured look with a stronger shadowline than a wood shingle. Various types of shake roof styles. Generally one or both surfaces are split to obtain a textured effect.

These versatile shingles are great for both commercial and residential use. Wood shakes can be split or sawn in multiple ways each of which leads to a unique look and feel. Wood shakes are thicker than wood shingles. There are two main types.

Handsplit and resawn shakes have the split face exposed with a naturally rustic appearance and are sawn on the back. They are thicker at the butt end than shingles. In harsh weather where freeze thaw cycles are common or in wet weather climates they may not last as long. These 25 year medium cedar roof shake shingles are energy star qualified to offer year round energy and money savings.

Shakes are split from logs and reshaped by manufacturers for commercial use. Although asphalt shingles are the most commonly used roofing material in the united states another type of roofing material the home inspector may encounter is wood shingles or wood shakes. Wood shakes are thicker with an uneven surface and. Featuring a reddish brown color that complements a variety of home designs these cedar wood shingles offer durability and an appealing look.

Wood shakes and wood shingles are manufactured from western red cedar cypress pine and redwood trees. You can choose heavy split and resawn shakes this design is where the back is sawn but the front is split in a method to show the natural wood.