Pacific Blue Roofing repairs wood shingle and wood shake roofs. Our team is well equipped with the required knowledge of wood shingles to repair projects effectively. We provide quality repairs with an amazing eye for detail that comes with experience in both the roofing and the construction industry. When well maintained, wood roofs traditionally last up to 30 years before they require serious repairs.

Wood Shingles or Wood Shakes... What's the difference?

The difference is the way in which each one is manufactured. 50 plus years ago wood shingles were sawn from a block of wood, while wood shakes were split off using a sharp blade or mallet. With advancements in technology wood shingles are now machine made and wood shakes are made by hand with the aid of power equipment. Shingles are tapered by sawing, whereas shake is not, so the end result of a wood shake roof is highly textured by comparison. Being sawn, shingles exhibit some cross grain due to cutting, whereas shakes, being split, follow the grain more closely. In terms of appearance, wood shake provides a thick textured appearance and gives a roof beautiful depth and dimension. This is due to the varying grain patterns, ridges, and grooves that occur during the splitting process. Wood shakes have a rugged appearance, with each piece looking a bit different than the rest. Wood shingles are much more uniform in appearance, they have a smooth, flat appearance.