Roof Wood Shakes

Climate can affect its life expectancy.

Roof wood shakes.

Wood shakes are thicker with an uneven surface and. Various types of shake roof styles. Wood shakes and wood shingles are manufactured from western red cedar cypress pine and redwood trees. These 25 year medium cedar roof shake shingles are energy star qualified to offer year round energy and money savings.

Wood shakes are thicker than wood shingles. 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. Tapersawn wood shakes are sawn on both sides for a semi textured look with a stronger shadowline than a wood shingle. Featuring a reddish brown color that complements a variety of home designs these cedar wood shingles offer durability and an appealing look.

In harsh weather where freeze thaw cycles are common or in wet weather climates they may not last as long. A heavy split is perhaps the most rugged look you can find in shakes. Generally one or both surfaces are split to obtain a textured effect. Wood shakes can be split or sawn in multiple ways each of which leads to a unique look and feel.

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. Shakes are split from logs and reshaped by manufacturers for commercial use. These versatile shingles are great for both commercial and residential use.

1 handsplit and resawn and 2 tapersawn. They are thicker at the butt end than shingles.