Wood Shake & Shingles

Wood roofs will last 20 to 35 years depending upon the thickness, quality and exposure to weather. In some areas moisture combined with freeze thaw cycles can cause the wood to deteriorate within 10 to 15 years. Regular maintenance will greatly extend the life of a wood shake roof. A wood shake tune-up consists of replacing the weather damaged shakes, sealing around flashing and problem areas. Many insurance companies and some local municipalities now require a fire barrier be installed under wood shake.