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Thereof, what wood is used for shingles?

White oak, black locust, honey locust, redwood, cedar, rock elm, yellow poplar and osage orange all are good shingle or shake wood. There is a shingle oil for treating them, or just plain will work. On wood shingles or shakes, most of the time a third of the wood is exposed, so it takes lots of wood to cover a roof.

Additionally, can you walk on cedar shingles? The short answer is: yes, you can! But with caution. Wood shake roofs are excessively slippery by default.

Beside above, do cedar shingles need to be treated?

No, the natural preservatives of cedar protect our shingles from ravages of fungi, humidity, and insects. They are often left natural and turn silver gray with time. However, they can be treated with preservatives or stains to achieve a different visual effect.

What is better red or white cedar shingles?

Durability and resistance However, due to their fibrous nature, white shingles are more likely to split or crack (possibly during installation), and this makes them a less durable option than red shingles. In comparison, red shingles require less maintenance and, when installed properly, can last multiple lifetimes.