Wood roof materials are available in wood shakes and shingles with a few options for the wood species. Our Sarasota roofing company has decades of experience in the roofing industry installing all types of roofing materials, including wood shake and wood shingle roofs.
Wood roofing may become discolored over time, but wood shakes and shingles last about the same length of time as asphalt shingles and enhance the architectural style of many homes.
Types of Wood Roofing
Wood shakes offer a rustic look that is quite popular with many homeowners. Shakes are manufactured by hand, thicker than shingles, and the wood is split on one or both sides, which gives it the rustic appearance. Several types of trees are used to make shakes, including pine, cypress, redwood and cedar, but cedar is the most commonly used material.
Wood shingles are cut with a machine and have a fairly uniform and crisp appearance when installed on the roof. Shingles are less expensive than wood shake roofing materials. Both types of wood roof materials require regular maintenance and treatment with fungicides and preservatives to prevent cracking, warping, and the growth of mildew, and fungus.
What’s the Difference?
When most people think of wood shingles, they are actually visualizing wood shakes. Shakes are typically split on one or both sides, creating a grooved texture. Shakes are thicker than shingles, and most shakes are made from cedar, but can also be made of red wood, pine and pressure treated wood that can last up to 50 years. In contrast, shingles are sawn on both sides and are thinner at the butt than shakes. Most shingles are composed of two or more materials.
Wood Rot Repair
Wood rot often comes as an unpleasant surprise. Perhaps you’re having your roof shingles replaced and the roofer announces that the decking, rafters, and/or ridge board is rotted.
Or maybe you’re preparing to paint an exterior window sill or trim board and you notice the wood under the old paint is soft.
Left untreated, with the right conditions, wood rot can spread and eventually weaken the structure of your home. Of course, a home with significant rot will also lose its resale value, so it’s imperative to take action.
Looking for an effective solution to wood rot or wood roofing repair in Sarasota Florida? Send us an message or reach us by phone and the team at Avery Roof Services will be glad to help.
