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Types of Cedar Shakes - Page Two Heavy Split & Resawn Shake  A Split and Resawn Shake is sawn on the back face and split with the natural grain of the wood giving the shake a highly textured surface on the exposed face. Also known as a Heavy Resaw, it is thicker and heavier than any other shake, giving the roof a very rugged or rustic appearance. It is cut from clear heartwood and is 100% edgegrain, with no defects. This shake is 3/4" thick at the butt and is cut in two lengths - 18" and 24". On a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof, it is applied at 7 1/2" for a 18" shake and 10" for a 24" shake. Medium Split & Resawn Shake  Cut in the same manner as the Heavy Resaw, the Medium Split and Resawn Shake is not cut as thick or as heavy as the Heavy Split and Resawn Shake. Also known as a Medium Resaw, it gives the roof a very textured appearance. The Medium Split & Resawn Shake is cut from clear heartwood and is 100% edgegrain, with no defects. This shake is 1/2" thick at the butt and is cut in two lengths - 18" and 24". On a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof, it is applied at 7 1/2" for a 18" shake and 10" for a 24" shake. Tapersplit Shake  The Tapersplit Shake is produced by reversing the block, end for end, with each split. The best part of the tree is required for this naturally split shake, which is largely produced by hand with a mallet and froe.A Tapersplit roof will give a less rustic, rippled shadow line. It is cut from clear heartwood, 100% edgegrain, and with no defects. The Tapersplit Shake is cut 1/2" thick and 24" in length and is applied at 10" exposure on a 4/12 or steeper pitched roof. 
This basic information is provided to give the homeowner a fundamental understanding of what type of shingle or shake to order when a wood roofing product is desired. To receive specific information on shingles and shakes, or technical roofing application, please contact Stoney Cedar Ltd., by telephone or e-mail at the listings below: |
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