Wood Shingles
 Most
wood
shingle roofs
are made from western red cedar
for its durability and resistance to
insect damage; some are made from
preservative-treated pine or similar
species. Wood shingles are smooth;
more rustic, rough-hewn shingles are
called shakes. Shingles and shakes
come in varying lengths, usually 16,
18, or 24 inches and in random
widths.
Shingles typically nailed to
1-by-6-inch boards spaced a few
inches apart, a form of construction
that allows air circulation under
the wood to prevent the shingles
from becoming soggy. Shakes, on the
other hand, are laid so that each
course alternates with strips of
roofing felt, a method that ensures
a weather-tight surface.
Shingles and shakes can be applied
directly over some existing roofing
materials, such as asphalt shingles
or a previous layer of wood shingles.
Wood Shingle Providers
 
If you are looking for a California
roofing company, please
call us today for our 17 Point Roof
Inspection at 800-639-7663 or
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