Wood Shake Roof Construction CT - Connecticut Roofing Companies Specializing in Wood Shake Roof Installation and Repair

Wood shake roofs and cedar shingle roofs are perennial favorites because of their natural and rustic appearance. Cedar shingles tend to be thinner than wood shake and have smooth, sawn surfaces. Wood shakes are either sawn or hand-split for a more rugged appearance. Cedar shingles are expected to last 15 to 40 years and wood shake 30 to 50 years. The longevity depends on several factors including climate and roof slope. With age, cedar shingles will develop a rustic look and add a more traditional look to any home. Call New Roof Connecticut at 1-888-766-3020 or complete a Free Wood Shake Roofing Quote for immediate roofing service on your home from our Licensed and Insured roofing contractors. We can repair, re-roof or install a new Wood Shake Roof for you. Our skilled roofing contractors have years of residential roof construction experience servicing Fairfield, Hartford, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham and Litchfield County with all types of roofing materials on all roof types.

Typically a steep roof will allow less damage because the slope prevents rain and snow from gathering and causing damage to the wood. A flat, less sloping roof may allow elements to build up and cause added weight to the roofing structure. Excessive weight is detrimental for the structure and may cause a lot of problems, including the need to do an entire roof replacement. Wood shake roofs also offer some energy benefits as it helps insulate the attic and allows the house to breathe naturally by circulating air through the small openings under the felt rows on which wooden shingles are laid. If you’re interested in Wood shake roof repair service from roofing professionals you can trust for quality service, then call New Roof Connecticut 1-888-766-3020 or submit a Free Residential Roof Quote.

Wood shake roofing require proper maintenance and repair or will not last as long as other roofing product types. Mold, rot, and insects are problems to consider with wood shake roofing. The lifecycle cost of a wood shake roof may be high and old shakes can not be recycled. Wood shingles require open sheathing to allow air to circulate around the shingles to prevent moisture buildup underneath the wood. Wood shakes, with deeply grooved textures that allow for air circulation, may be applied over solid sheathing with interlays of 30-pound roofing felt. Some shakes may be applied over open sheathing. Humid climates where fungus and mildew can be a problem, wood roofs should be treated with a fungicide after the first year or you should consider wood shakes pretreated with preservatives. You can call our roofing specialists at 1-888-766-3020 for more information or request a Free Wood Shake Roofing Quote.

In fire-prone areas, wood shingles and shakes may require pressure treatment with fire retardant or may be forbidden entirely. Most wood shakes are unrated by fire safety codes. Many use wipe or spray-on fire retardants which offer less protection and are only effective for a few years. Pressure treated shakes are also available, that are embedded with fire retardant and meet national fire safety standards. These pressure treated shakes extend the life of wood shingles and provide better fire safety performance. Installing wood shake roofing is more complicated than composite shingle roofing and the quality of the finished roof depends on the experience of the contractor as well as the caliber of the shakes you use. The best shakes come from the heartwood of large old cedar trees. Care should be taken when selecting shakes as the quality varies greatly from different shake mills. Call New Roof Connecticut 1-888-766-3020 today for more information about Wood Shake Roof Installation and Repair services in Connecticut.

If you are looking for a reputable and professional Residential Roofing Company to repair your roof or install a new roof for your home, New Roof Connecticut is your answer. New Roof Connecticut's expert roofing contractors have years of experience working with all types of roofing materials from manufacturers like GAF-ELK, IKO, CertainTeed, Tamko, Owens Corning, Carlisle SynTec, Classic Metal Roofing, Fabral, Johns Manville, Pabco, Soprema, and Firestone. We service all of Connecticut including Hartford, Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield, New London, Tolland, Windham, and Middlesex County. Call 1-888-766-3020 today if you have any questions or request a Free Roof Quote and we will schedule an appointment that works for you. We are qualified Residential Roofing Installers and are Certified, Licensed, and Insured. We also provide Emergency Service Support and our roofing specialists can assist you with your Residential Insurance Claims.

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