cedar shakes
The rise of residential metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover how modern innovations have made metal roofing not only a functional choice, but an aesthetic one, too. Metal roofing has long been a popular roofing choice for industrial and other commercial applications for its durability and functionality. However, it initially faced challenges breaking ...
Build beauty with Brava
By Brava Roof Tile. Learn about the different types of roof materials on the market and why synthetic composite is such a good choice. A roof is the first line of defense between your home and the elements, whether that’s a frigid, snowy winter or the fierce rays from the ...
History of Roofing - Hand Splitting Shakes
Hand-Splitting shakes with a mallet and a froe is one way to make shakes but I bet it would take a long time to make enough shakes to do a roof. Today I was asked; I am replacing two rows of cedar shakes above a flat roof tie – in the ...
Q & A - Can I put on cedar shakes on my roof?
Understanding cedar shakes. Most cities and towns still allow them, some don’t. Some require a class A, B or C Fire Rating roof coverings. This means the roofing product has to be certified by an independent third party. Cedar shakes are split and bundled and then a fire retardant is injected ...
