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THE RUSTIC ELEGANCE OF WOOD SHAKES AND SHINGLES
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WOOD SHAKES AND SHINGLES
Add charm and character with a wooden roof!
A wooden roof is a great way to give your home a classic look while keeping all the protection of a traditional asphalt roof. MCG Roofing is ready to help you make an informed decision about adding wooden shakes and shingles to your home.
TRADITIONAL LOOK
What are wooden shakes and shingles?
Wooden shakes and shingles are typically made from cedar boards and then treated to resist rotting and bug damage. Cedar shingles are uniformly cut pieces of wood, and cedar shakes generally are more imprecise in their shape and cut. Of all the traditional roof coverings, cedar shake is warm, organic, and rustic in a very stylish fashion! Cedar was once very popular for roofing and siding, as resources for old-growth cedar trees were abundant. Over time, that has changed, and today cedar roofing is more of a high-end delicacy of property owners and architects.
CEDAR SHAKE
Cedar Shake Versus Cedar Shingles
Cedar shake shingles usually are tapered (taper sawn), rectangular, and about 16-24 inches long. Edges of the split shake usually are “irregular” by design, giving them a rough-hewn, naturally contoured appearance. More highly processed shake shingles have cleaner edges. These are called “rebutted and re-squared” (R&R) shingles. Different species of wood are used, and shake shingle lengths can vary.
Because wood shake is more susceptible to fires, today’s cedar roofing materials are treated with fire retardant chemicals, making them Class A Fire Rated in many cases.
CEDAR SHAKE
The Benefits of a Wooden Roof
Strength
Cedar is extremely durable and is known for being the world’s toughest wood.
Workability
Wooden roofs are generally easy to install and even easier to repair and maintain.
Beauty
Cedar roofing can be finished with oils, stains, or paints to add eye-catching character to any home.
Environmentally Friendly
Wooden roofing materials are 100% recyclable.
CEDAR SHAKE
The Benefits of a Wooden Roof
PROS
- Cedar roofing has strong insulating properties and promotes energy-efficiency
- Cedar shake and shingles are durable, providing 30 or more years of reliable performance
- Cedar roofing is rigid and less susceptible than asphalt shingles to bending and cracking due to strong winds
- Cedar is naturally resistant to insect infestation, especially when the cedar shake is treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA), which can also help prevent the growth of fungus, moss, and mildew.
- Cedar roofing has an special aesthetic appeal and distinctive style
- Cedar is a renewable resource
CONS
- Split shake is more expensive to buy, install, and maintain compared to other roofing materials
- In order to be fire retardant, cedar roofing must be treated with a product like Shingle Seal™ or Flame Stop™
Composite Shake with the Look of Real Wood
The great thing about asphalt shingles is that they can give the look of natural wood. In areas where wood shake is popular, Owens Corning offers Woodmoor® shingles with a thicker appearance than standard shingles and an installed shape of staggered wood shake. Woodmoor® Shingles are designed to transform your home with a rich texture reminiscent of wood shake but with added durability and less maintenance. Plus, these composite roofing products offer high, Class A fire-resistance standards. They also come in several distinctive colors inspired by nature—giving your roof the warm look of real wood.
Contact MCG Roofing today!
