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2. Wood shingle - Wikipedia

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   There are various types of shakes, the main differentiating feature between shakes and other types of shingles is that shakes are split while most shingles are sawn on all sides. The sizes also vary from country to country; in North America shakes are usually made in 24-inch (610 mm) lengths - the most common, 18-inch (460 mm) barn shake , or ...

3. What to Consider Before You Choose a Roofing Material - AOL

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   When choosing between a metal roof vs. shingles, consider the pros and cons of their cost and lifespan. ... Not only do they cost less than other roofing materials such as wood shakes, tiles, and ...

4. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   A wood shake is often more textured, as it is split following the natural grain of the wood rather than sawn against it like the shingle. Untreated wood shingles and shakes have long been known as a fire hazard and have been banned in various places, particularly in urban areas where exterior, combustible building materials contribute to ...

5. Lumber - Wikipedia

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   Rupture of tissue includes cracks or splits in the wood called "shakes". "Ring shake", "wind shake", or "ring failure" is when the wood grain separates around the growth rings either while standing or during felling. Shakes may reduce the strength of a timber and the appearance thus reduce lumber grade and may capture moisture, promoting decay.

6. Shakes (timber) - Wikipedia

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   A Thunder Shake, also known as an Upset, is a natural defect in wood that is across the grain and hard to detect until the boards are being planed. It is caused by shock to the wood, such as thunder or concussion during felling. This fault seriously weakens the timber.

7. Maui homeowner reveals property upgrades that left her house ...

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   But rather than restoring the 100-year-old home to some of its original features, like changing the roof to either a wooden shake or a thinner tin material, they chose a tough steel roofing.