Sweet Chestnut
Thanks to the high quality log selected, our finger jointed options will easily meet BS11-86-3 class, creating less waste.
Shingles & Shakes
Oak shakes are often chosen for prestigious buildings or for the conservation of historic buildings – they make an ideal choice for church spires or bell towers. Cedar Shingles are used for roofing and side walls on structures including stables, summer houses and gazebos. They are an eco-friendly, durable, and lightweight solution.
Western Red Cedar Shingles
Western Red Cedar Shingles are primarily used for domestic and commercial roofing. They also create a brilliant aesthetic and durable solution for cladding on side walls or roofing on stables, summer houses, gazebos etc. They offer an environmentally friendly, durable and lightweight finish.
Many Victorian Church Spires in the UK are clad with Western Red Cedar Shingles. Their weather resistance in exposed situations makes them perfect to withstand the elements.
Shingles can also be fixed at a roof pitch as low as 14 degrees, offering a reliable form of roof covering other than felt or lead. Pre-formed Hip + Ridge cappings are also available to compliment your roof designs.
Shingles used for vertical cladding and roofing offer superb long-term, maintenance-free performance. When properly installed and maintained Western red cedar shingles can last for 30 to 50+ years.
Western Red Cedar is classified as ‘durable’ and offers excellent natural insulation with a value of K= 0.1067 W/M degrees C.
Being supplied from managed, responsible sources, shingles tend to be the by-product of logs sawn into usable lengths. They are generally produced from material remaining after the logs have been processed at the mill.
Oak and Chestnut Shakes
Oak shakes are often chosen for prestigious buildings or for the conservation of historic buildings due to their attractive and distinctive warm cream colour and a softly grained texture. They make an ideal choice for church spires or bell towers.
Vincent Timber’s Oak shakes are made from the heartwood of English Oak trees, with the sapwood removed. The remaining heartwood yields a very stable and durable product which is not prone to cup shrinkage.
Oak shakes are a hardwood alternative to Western Red Cedar shingles/shakes. They require no treatment as Oak has naturally high durability. Oak shakes can have up to three times the life span of sawn cedar.
Each shake is split from an oak round using a froe. If necessary, they are then dressed to ensure they lie reasonably flat and taper slightly along the length. The exposed surface is left undressed to leave the grain intact.
Species
For more detailed information on the species, check out the pages, below.
European Oak
Vincent Timber's Oak cladding is made from English Oak. It is extremely durable and has a long lifespan.
Canadian Western Red Cedar
When freshly felled, the heartwood often displays a variation in colour. The centre of the log may start as a dark chocolate-brown, changing to salmon pink.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between shakes and shingles?
Shingles are sawn on both sides creating a thinner butt end, whereas shakes are sawn on one side, hand split on the other, making them thicker than shingles.
Can you paint shingles and shakes?
Yes, using a specially formulated water-based paint. Or Vincent Timber can factory paint them for you before delivery.
What are shingles and shakes used for?
They’re often chosen for prestigious buildings or for the conservation of historic buildings – they make an ideal choice for church spires or bell towers. More domestically, they’re used for the roofs of stables, summer houses, gazebos etc.
What are the advantages of wood shingles and shakes?
One advantage is that wood is one of the best materials for insulation, perfect for adding a little warmth to seating or storage areas within your garden.
