Cedar Shake Shingles

If you're replacing your roof, cedar shakes or cedar shingles are an excellent way to increase the curb appeal of your home while also increasing your home's value. It's easy to see why someone would want to add cedar shakes or cedar shingles to their home. Cedar's beauty is unsurpassed by any other roofing material. But how do you choose which type of cedar roof you want to put on your house? The following paragraphs will help you understand cedar roofing material terminology.

Elite RoofingBoth types of solar energy collectors work on the same principle. Sunlight hits the photovoltaic semiconductor material in the panel or in the shingle; this is then converted to direct current via diodes. This direct power is wired to a converter that converts it to alternating current that all of our homes are wired for. Then this power enters our house and is either used directly, stored in batteries, or sold to the power company.Blue Label: This grade features 100% heartwood, 100% edge grain and no defects. They are the "perfect" shingle or shake. This cedar is also the most expensive of the four.Also Roof-mounted solar panels are much more attractive today than in the past. They offer more versatility for optimal performance since they can be adjusted for the best sunlight reception over the course of the year. Photovoltaic shingles resemble regular asphalt shingles and you can blend them in with the most traditional homes roofs. However, depending upon the latitude (north and south position) your rooflines may be in direct opposition of your wishes and shingles cannot be adjusted.Wood shingles are beautiful. This is a classic roofing material that ages and weathers to a beautiful gray or silver. If installed properly wood shingles can last 30 to 50 years. This roofing material, however, has some drawbacks. First, it�s not fireproof. Second, it�s expensive to install and often requires maintenance, such as washing to remove mildew and application of new oil. If this is your roofing material of choice, make sure your contractor is knowledgeable about shingle selection and installation.Metal roofs are cheap, rugged, and long lasting. They vary from the low end of galvanized metal, like you would see on a barn, to high end copper. Metal roofs can be a great residential roofing option, as it is generally maintenance free and can protect from fire damage in high fire areas. Metal is another roofing material that requires proper installation as even small mistakes can cause leaks.Roofing Material #5: MetalRed Label: Red label cedar is not as "perfect" as blue label, but they are still a very good shingle. About 66% of the shingle is heartwood. It has limited amounts of sapwood and flat grain. It also has a limited number of knots and defects above the clear portion of the shingle.Cedar shakes and cedar shingles are beautiful, and they're also a great investment. Knowledge of terms such as CCA, premium grade, Number 1, blue label and black label will help you select the right cedar roof for your home.

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