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	Shakes are a type of timber roofing and cladding material, similar to shingle but whereby each shake is made by hand using a using a mallet and froe, splitting the timber along the grain, rather than sawn, as with shingles. This method is a more traditional approach creating a thicker individual shake formed naturally as the timber splits giving what might be considered as a more rustic and textured appearance.		Shakes are a type of timber roofing and cladding material, similar to shingle but whereby each shake is made by hand using a using a mallet and froe, splitting the timber along the grain, rather than sawn, as with shingles. This method is a more traditional approach creating a thicker individual shake formed naturally as the timber splits giving what might be considered as a more rustic and textured appearance.

−	~~Traditionally~~, shingles ~~were sawn from a wooden block~~, ~~while shakes were hand-split using a mallet and froe~~. ~~Shingles~~, ~~being sawn on both sides, are thinner than~~ shakes, ~~with~~ a ~~less obvious taper~~ and a more ~~even appearance~~. ~~Nowadays, shingle sare~~ more ~~precisely milled than shakes,~~ and ~~provide a~~ more ~~refined classic aesthetic which is suited~~ to ~~a wide range of styles~~.	+	Shakes are laid with the split (rougher) side facing up, meaning that they lie less flat than shingles, making the gaps between them more susceptible to penetration by the elements. To accommodate this, a breathable layer of felt paper is often laid between courses of shakes. Due to their additional thickness, shakes have a heavier shadow line than shingles, and have a more rustic aesthetic with varied sizes and rougher faces. Shakes are more common in conservation projects and listed buildings, whereas wooden shingles are more likely to be used for general purposes.

−	~~Shakes, due to~~ the additional thickness, have a heavier shadow line than shingles, and have a more rustic aesthetic with varied sizes and rougher faces. Shakes are more common in conservation projects and listed buildings, whereas wooden ~~shingles are more likely to be used for general purposes.~~	+	Some of the advantages of wooden shakes:

−	~~Shingles are installed in three overlapping layers without felt interleaving. They can also be laid flat. Shingles provide a highly-weatherproof roofing system with good thermal insulation properties.~~	+	* Interesting and diverse appearances.
−		+	* Organic and eco-friendly.
−	Shakes are laid with the split (rougher) side facing up. This tends to mean that they lie less flat than shingles, making the gaps between them more susceptible to penetration by the elements. To accommodate this, a breathable layer of felt paperis laid between courses of shakes.	+	* Can be very energy efficient if installed correctly.
−		+	* Very durable with excellent weather-resistance.
−	~~Some of the advantages of wooden shingles and shakes are as follows:~~	+
−		+
−	Interesting and diverse appearances.	+
−		+
−	Organic and eco-friendly.	+
−		+
−	Can be very energy efficient if installed correctly.	+
−		+
−	Very durable with excellent weather-resistance.	+

	Some of the disadvantages of wooden shingles and shakes are as follows:		Some of the disadvantages of wooden shingles and shakes are as follows:

−	Can be more expensive in material and installation costs.	+	* Can be more expensive in material and installation costs.
−		+	* More susceptible to fire.
−	More susceptible to fire.	+	* Can be more difficult to install.
		+	* Require careful maintenance to ensure durability.
		+	* Susceptible to infestation, rotting and mould.

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Shakes are a type of timber roofing and cladding material, similar to shingle but whereby each shake is made by hand using a using a mallet and froe, splitting the timber along the grain, rather than sawn, as with shingles. This method is a more traditional approach creating a thicker individual shake formed naturally as the timber splits giving what might be considered as a more rustic and textured appearance.

Traditionally, shingles were sawn from a wooden block, while shakes were hand-split using a mallet and froe. Shingles, being sawn on both sides, are thinner than shakes, with a less obvious taper and a more even appearance. Nowadays, shingle sare more precisely milled than shakes, and provide a more refined classic aesthetic which is suited to a wide range of styles.

Shakes, due to the additional thickness, have a heavier shadow line than shingles, and have a more rustic aesthetic with varied sizes and rougher faces. Shakes are more common in conservation projects and listed buildings, whereas wooden shingles are more likely to be used for general purposes.

Shingles are installed in three overlapping layers without felt interleaving. They can also be laid flat. Shingles provide a highly-weatherproof roofing system with good thermal insulation properties.

Shakes are laid with the split (rougher) side facing up. This tends to mean that they lie less flat than shingles, making the gaps between them more susceptible to penetration by the elements. To accommodate this, a breathable layer of felt paperis laid between courses of shakes.

Some of the advantages of wooden shingles and shakes are as follows:

Interesting and diverse appearances.

Organic and eco-friendly.

Can be very energy efficient if installed correctly.

Very durable with excellent weather-resistance.

Some of the disadvantages of wooden shingles and shakes are as follows:

Can be more expensive in material and installation costs.

More susceptible to fire.

Can be more difficult to install.

Require careful maintenance to ensure durability.

Susceptible to infestation, rotting and mold.

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