In light of the recent California fires, homeowners are becoming more concerned about the combustibility of roofs that are composed entirely of wood cedar shingles. These types of roofs are often times mandated to be installed and maintained by homeowners who live in certain neighborhoods in order to protect the architectural integrity of the houses in the area.

A wood shingle is a relatively thin, narrow and short length of tapered wood that, being cut from the heart of a log, is highly resistant to weathering. Traditionally the use of wood shingles dates back to the early days of colonization in America. Being so abundant, wood was used in all aspects of a buildings construction.

One of the most important investments for your home is your roof. Without a roof, we literally would not have our homes. The roof protects us from the elements and closes off our homes for us. Roof sheathing is a very important key element to your roof and to your home’s protection.

The roof sheathing protects your home from water and other environment elements seeping into your home through the ceilings. Here are some tips to help you with nailing roof sheathing to your home.

Sheathing Material

One of the biggest concerns in the winter time is the weight of the snow as it remains on roof tops and buildings for days and even weeks. The weight of the snow and ice that has formed can weaken the structure of your roof.

As a result you could end up with leaks in your home or even the roof area over part of the structure collapsing. One of the benefits of snow roof systems is that they offer protection against this.

How do Snow Roof Systems Work

Roofing is an extremely important aspect of your home. After all without a roof, you really would not have a home. There are many types of roofing available to put on a new home, replace an existing roof or to repair a current roof. The types of roofing on homes often give the properties a distinguishable look and feel. Let’s look at some of the different types of roofing available.

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