Asphalt ShinglesA lot of roofing wood shakes and roof shingles have been replaced by 3 tab or asphalt shingles. Despite wood shakes and shingles are still widely used on commercial projects and residential houses. Shingles are sawn from wood blocks; they are tapered and have a comparatively smooth surface. Shakes are split from wood blocks; they are not as uniform in thickness as shingles, and often have little taper. Shakes may be split and then sawn to provide taper as well as a comparatively flat side, which is turned away from the weather during installation. Shake roof have a rustic external sight.
Shingles and shakes can be used on walls as well as roofs. In this case, the term shingle includes shingle and shake.
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