Wood Shakes and Shingles

Garlock-French Roofing Corporation installs all types and styles of wood shakes and shingles, and we install all of our wood roofing systems with stainless steel nails. Wood shakes and shingles are produced primarily from red cedar, which is known for its resistance to decay due to the naturally occurring oils in the wood. Cedar roofing is produced in a wide variety of grades, styles, lengths, and thickness. The most commonly installed materials are #1 Blue Label 16-inch smooth sawn shingles, and 24-inch hand split shakes. Cedar shakes are commonly used in two thickness ranges: medium shakes, between ? and ? inch in thickness, and heavies, between ? and 1? inch; cedar shingles are approximately 3/8 inch thick. Shakes and shingles are available with various treatments to increase their decay and fire resistance.

Materials

Garlock-French Roofing Corporation installs all types and styles of wood shakes and shingles, and we install all of our wood roofing systems with stainless steel nails. Wood shakes and shingles are produced primarily from red cedar, which is known for its resistance to decay due to the naturally occurring oils in the wood. Cedar roofing is produced in a wide variety of grades, styles, lengths, and thickness. The most commonly installed materials are #1 Blue Label 16-inch smooth sawn shingles, and 24-inch hand split shakes.

Cedar shakes are commonly used in two thickness ranges:

• Medium shakes, (between ? and ? inch in thickness)
• Heavies, (between ? and 1? inch)