Wood shakes

Wood shake siding creates a charming, fairy-tale look, but it’s not without drawbacks. Check inside to learn about the pros and cons of wood shake siding.

Why choose vinyl cedar shake siding over real cedar siding? Your local siding company explains how it differs from natural wood panels.

Weathered cedar shingle exterior siding by Jon Byers, via Dreamstime

How to buy the best wood shingle and shake roofing, including helpful wood shingle construction diagrams, and advantages and drawbacks of wood roofing. Most

Staggered Cedar Shingles on Undulating Seawave Roof © Custom Cedar Solutions | www.customshingles.com

Custom Shingles has been manufacturing Cedar and hardwood roofing products since 1982. Take a look at our roofing shingle and shake products. Contact us!

Synthetic Cedar Shake Roofing Shingles - Composite Faux Cedar Shakes

The main problem with wood shake siding is that this natural material is not quite as sturdy and long-lasting as some other construction options.

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Here’s a few tips if any of you ever find yourself repainting (or even considering repainting) old wood shake siding: Disclaimer: These are tips from my own recent experience – I am not…

Woods roofs have been around for centuries (click here to visit our article about the history of wood roofing materials) and compliment the appearance of your home. While wood roofs are environmentally friendly and have insulation benefits, they are highly flammable and susceptible to splitting, rotting, cracking, mold, mildew and animal and insect infestation. Wood roofs are environmentally friendly and can be fully recycled when replacing or tearing of a roof.

Want that varied shake look? Country Manor Shake metal shingles provide a varied side to side and top to bottom look, while still giving your home the benefits of metal roofing!

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a wood shake and a wood shingle is? There are two types of wood roofing materials – wood shake and wood shingles. Wood shingles are sawn on both sides and are thinner at the butt end when compared to a shake. Wood shakes are typically sawn on one side and hand split on the other side, making them thicker than wood shingles.

Purchase a Beach House Shake composite shake siding sample to experience our composite cedar shake styles for yourself.