Shake shingle

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

Synthetic Cedar Shake Tiles are a multi-width, composite cedar shake roofing material reminiscent of natural cedar shake.

It’s time to put a roof on that backyard shed you just finished building and you’re looking for something that’s going to add a little more style and durability than your standard asphalt shingles. You’ve

Hi All, It's been a little while but I hope to get back into blogging again now. Over the last few months I have been reading up on shingle (shake) making and giving it ago to cover the woodshed roof. Shingles are wooden tiles, they are normally called shingles if they are sawn or sometimes shakes if they are split. I read up on the traditional technique in Ben Law's new woodland craft book and also found a couple of great educational videos on youtube, here are the best two I could find…

Asphalt shingles that look like cedar shakes can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional cedar shakes. Let’s take a look at asphalt shingles and compare them to natural cedar shakes and a synthetic alternative.

Use these modern methods and materials to create a timeless and durable wood roof.

Our bird house shingles are hand clefted from Sweet Chestnut and are great for smaller roofing applications. Each tile is 6" long by 1"-3" wide. These small shingles look fantastic on smaller roofs (like bird houses) however, please do bear in mind that they take longer to lay. It is also important to note that

Did you know that your roof can account for up to 40% of your home's visual exterior? Choosing a shingle is just as important of a choice as any other exterior design aspect. Read our article on the Content Hub for our tips on choosing a shingle color that will complement your home.

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

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.