Wood Shingle Roofing
Wood Shingle Samples & Profiles
Wood shingles are preferred for a tailored, architectural look with clean lines.
Certigrade® Number 1 (Blue Label)
The premium grade; 100% heartwood, 100% clear, and 100% edge grain.
Best For: High-end residential roofing and sidewall applications.
Key Benefit: Highest degree of stability; resists warping and twisting over time.
Certigrade® Number 2 (Red Label)
A quality grade that allows for some flat grain and limited knots.
Best For: Outbuildings, secondary structures, or as a starter course.
Key Benefit: Provides the natural beauty of cedar at a more accessible price point.
Wood Shake Samples & Profiles
Wood shakes are preferred for homeowners seeking a "heavy" shadow line and a handcrafted feel.
Heavy Hand-Split & Resawn Shakes
The heaviest wood roofing product available, typically 3/4" to 1"+ thick at the butt end.
Key Benefit: Dramatic "peaks and valleys" create bold shadows; provides maximum natural insulation.
Medium Hand-Split & Resawn Shakes
A slightly thinner version of the heavy shake, usually 1/2" thick.
Key Benefit: Offers the authentic hand-split face with a more manageable weight for standard roof structures.
Tapersawn Shakes
A hybrid product. It is sawn on both sides like a shingle but cut to the thickness of a shake.
Key Benefit: Provides a heavier shadow line than shingles while maintaining a flatter, more uniform installation.
Core Benefits of Natural Wood Roofing
Natural Insulation: Wood has a high R-value, helping to naturally regulate home temperatures and reduce energy costs.
Wind Resistance: Due to their weight and rigidity, cedar shingles and shakes are naturally capable of withstanding winds of 130+ MPH.
Sustainability: Cedar is a renewable, carbon-neutral resource. Most Certigrade® products are harvested from managed forests.
Acoustic Dampening: Wood is a natural sound insulator, significantly reducing the noise of rain and hail compared to other roofing materials.
Breathability: Wood fibers naturally allow for airflow, which helps prevent moisture buildup when combined with a proper roofing system.
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