Wood Shake Roof

Add a natural and rustic look to your home with wood shake roofing. Offering a variety of widths, thickness, and colors, wood roofs are always unique and will set your home apart from others in the neighborhood.

A shake is a basic wooden shingle that is made from split logs. Shakes have traditionally been used for roofing and siding applications around the world. Higher grade shakes are typically used for roofing purposes, while the lower grades are used for siding purposes. In either situation, properly installed shakes provide long lasting weather protection and a rustic aesthetic, though they require more maintenance than some other more modern weatherproofing systems.

While wood shake roofing materials provide many benefits including helping to insulate the attic, they also require proper maintenance and repair. While installation of wooden shake roofs are more complicated than other materials, such as composite shingles,the final outcome often depends on the experience of the installers.

 

Metal Synthetic Roofing

If you’re looking for a durable roofing type that is fire retardant and requires the least amount of maintenance, then a metal roof may be the perfect fit for your home.

Metal roofing options consist of steel, aluminum, tin and copper. They are often perfect for bungalows, ranch-styled homes, cottages, and historic homes. Metal roofs have become a popular material in newly built modern-style homes.

Many customers select a metal roof because of its energy-efficiency. The metal materials reflect heat and block the transfer of it into the attic of your home. Some studies have revealed that metal roofs have the potential to absorb 34 percent less heat than other materials such as composite shingles.