They take as much as three to four times longer to install and need to be maintained to maximize its life potential. They should be treated with an oil decking stain (clear or tinted), every 2-5 years depending on geographic and sunlight exposure.
Wood roofs are usually used as a signature trademark for a special subdivision or country club. One example of a development with all wood roofs is the Ipswich Country Club in Ipswich, MA. This trademark was started early on from the construction of the development.
Ipswich Country Club
View the classic Wood Cedar Shake roofing system by clicking the image below:
Installation
Installation of wood roofs is done by our roofers, working together with our carpenters. It is similar to the installation of siding, in which it is good to have carpenters present during the installation.
