For centuries, homes in many parts of the world have relied on wooden shingles. These shingles, called “shakes,” are usually made from cedar but any wood, including oak, can be used. Wooden shingles create a distinctive look which is very complimentary to a host of home styles. Wooden roofing in Park City is installed in rows which overlap one another; the overlapping system provides excellent insulation and protection from Mother Nature. Smooth-cut shingles and rough-cut shakes are not only attractive; they have a number of positive advantages when environmental factors are considered.
Wooden roofing in Park City is quite light when compared to other roofing materials. Both clay tiles and slate weigh considerably more, to the point where the roof structure has to be reinforced. With wooden shingles, there is no reason to have anything other than a conventional roof structure. Wooden shingles weigh approximately the same as asphalt composition shingles, provide equal protection against moisture, give excellent thermal properties and are attractive and give the house additional curb appeal.
The light weight of wooden shakes makes them easy to install. This is not the case with some roofs where the material is heavy and difficult to cut to shape and size. Wooden roofing Park City is easy to maintain, if a shingle gets damaged, unlike interlocking roof tiles, the shingle can be cut out and replaced one at a time without disturbing any of the neighboring shingles.
With all the benefits of wooden shingles and shakes, the predominant roofing material in the United States is still asphalt shingles. Although they are popular; and reasonably inexpensive, they pose environmental problems during installation and eventual disposal. This is not the case with wooden shingles; they do not give off a gas during installation nor are they harmful to the environment when they are ready for disposal. Being a natural material, they contain no chemicals or other pollutant that could eventually pollute the air, soil and water table. Wooden shingles are very easy to dispose of by recycling; they can become the raw material for particle board and end up back in a home as a floor board.
Wooden shingles can easily last 50 years with proper maintenance. Asphalt shingles have a life expectancy of perhaps 25 years. The wooden shingles need periodic washing to remove any mold or mildew from the surface, the shingles should also be sealed every couple of years to enhance their ability to shed moisture. One of the most important elements to ease maintenance is the fasteners that are used during installation. The nails must be corrosion resistant, not standard steel roofing nails.
As good as wooden roofing Park City is for practical reasons; it is usually selected due to its beauty. The shakes start as a mellow natural color, red or brown, and over time that take on a beautiful patina which favors grey, silver and green.
For 65 years, Wesley Green Roofing, Inc. has been providing roof repairs and roofing in Park City. Over the years they have serves thousands of homeowners with integrity, craftsmanship and quality.
