Although the climate in the Ohio River Valley (wet and humid) is not as conducive to wood roofing as some other areas of the country, wood shingles and shakes are still sometimes used here and can be a very attractive steep roof option.
Wood shingles are smooth-sawn shingles of various widths while wood shakes are hand-split and have a rough surface. Most wood roofs used today are cedar though other species have been used in the past. Care must be taken that the wood shingles or shakes can breathe when such a roof is designed and installed or the life span can be greatly diminished.
Commonwealth Roofing as a great deal of experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing wood shingle and shakes. If you are interested in wood, call or email “The Roofers”at Commonwealth Roofing for the best solutions.
