Wood preservation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

A beautiful well-maintained cedar shake roof should last for years if maintained
Roof assemblies - renovation

Cleaning and preserving cedar shake roofs, (and what not to do!)

...wood is a sign of UV degradation, where the sun's rays have broken down the top layer of wood fibers, making them brittle, and is a surefire sign that the cedar roof you are looking at is not being optimally maintained. Insect and Pest Damage The soft wood of cedar can be attractive to pests also. Look for perfectly ro...