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What is the most common type of wood used for wood shingles and shakes?

April 26, 2017common shakes Shingles type Used wood

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What is the most common type of wood used for wood shingles and shakes?

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A. The most common type of wood used is Western Red Cedar. Treated Southern Yellow Pine taper-sawn shingles are also available. Other woods can also be used, if the shingles are properly treated. Using preservative-treated or naturally durable wood for shingles should result in a roof free of decay for 25 to 30 years.