Cedar Shake Roof Materials: Providing Many Benefits for Homeowners

Wooden shake or shingle roofs may be more expensive and difficult to install than other roofing materials. However, they have remained the top choice of homeowners who want durable roofs that can withstand harsh weather conditions. At the same time, wood roofs provide the aesthetic appeal not found in other types of roofing materials. In fact, in spite of their relatively higher costs, many architects and building contractors prefer wood roofs because of their beauty and natural appearance. They are usually made of western red cedar shake roof materials like those offered by WoodRoof.com and blend perfectly well with their environment. An article by S.S. Niemiec and T.D. Brown, both from the Oregon State University (OSU), posted at the Pacific Northwest Handbooks.org provides valuable information on the care and maintenance of these wood shingle and shake roofs.

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