Cedar Shake & Shingle

Wood roofing systems have been used throughout history, though their modern residential applications are generally found in the form of cedar shakes or shingles. The difference between wood shingles and shakes is that wood shingles are simply machine-generated shingles with a consistent geometry, whereas shakes are either machined or hand split, typically with a wedge-shape geometry and rougher surfaces.

Some of the key advantages of a wood roof include its insulation, light weight, aesthetics, strength, durability, and property appreciation. These roofs are aesthetically pleasing, which is why so many alternative products are designed to mimic wood. Another key advantage is the strength and durability that wood provides, as cedar tends to last a long time – many cedar roofs have reached 50 years if properly maintained. Cedar wood roofs are often installed on more expensive homes, thereby improving a property’s value by association alone.

Donan Engineering’s team of professional engineers has the knowledge and experience to successfully study cedar shake and shingle roofs for proper installation, material defect, wear and tear, storm damage, and other potential causes of roof system failure.