Wood Shingles

Wooden shingle roofs were prevalent in the North American colonies (for example in the Cape-Cod-style house), while in central and southern Europe at the same time, thatch, slate and tile were the prevalent roofing materials. In rural Scandinavia, wood shingle roofs were a common roofing material until the 1950s.[disputed – discuss] Wood shingles are susceptible to fire and cost more than other types of shingle so they are not as common today as in the past. Here are some benefits of wood shingles.

1. What is Wood shingle?

Wood shingles are made by sawing a block of wood but due to the advancement in technology, wood shingles are now manufactured by machines. And because of this advancement, wood shingles are now more uniform in appearance and have a smoother and flat finish. Shingles are made from cedar which gives a natural look that most home owners are looking for. 

The process of wood shingles are from cutting it into thinner pieces, firing it in a kiln to remove the moisture, and undergoing a process of pressure treatment, wherein some elements like copper, arsenic, and aluminum are applied to increase the durability of the material and resistant to rot, fungus, insects, and molds. Wood shingles give a natural and unique look to your home.

These different shingles materials have different strong points in terms of material, durability, appearance, color and style, resistance to weather and other elements, and especially price. If you have considered using shingles in your home, contact your roofing contractor to have an in-depth talk about what suits your home and also consider your area. 

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2. Benefits of wood shingles

A wood shingle roof has a number of advantages as a roofing material, including:

Wood shingles are naturally resistant to water, ultraviolet rays, insects and moss. Treatments can make the shingles even more resistant to fire, fungus and bugs.

Cedar wood shingles keep their shape, flatness and straightness without much shrinking under variable weather conditions.

Wood shingles can be stained, oiled and painted, providing a multitude of finishing options.

Wood shingles, especially cedar ones, offer a strong roofing option, improving the overall roof strength when properly installed.

The low-density material provides good insulating capability to your home.

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Great looks. Wood shingles offer a wide range of aesthetics to a home, depending upon the look the home owner seeks, from rustic to refined and more.  

Wood is a natural material that releases no contaminants into the waste stream.

Conclusion

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