Shakes are more common in conservation projects and listed buildings, whereas wooden shingles are more likely to be used for general purposes. Shakes, due to the additional thickness, have a heavier shadow line than shingles, and have a more rustic aesthetic with varied sizes and rougher faces. Nowadays, shingles are more precisely milled than shakes, and provide a more refined classic aesthetic which is suited to a wide range of styles. Shingles, being sawn on both sides, are thinner than shakes, with a less obvious taper and a more even appearance. Traditionally, shingles were sawn from a wooden block, while shakes were hand-split using a mallet and froe. In the 20th century, wooden shingles were often used in the Arts and Craft Movement, Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival styles.įor more information see: Shingle style architecture.
This coincided with the emergence of architectural styles such as Carpenter Gothic, Queen Anne, and Shingle style architecture although traditional hand-split shingles continued to be favoured over machine-sawn shingles in many places.
The introduction of steam-powered saw mills in the early-19th century, made it possible to manufacture large numbers of uniform shingles. Special characteristics such as combed ridges, decorative butt ends, patterning, and swept valleys can also be seen. The regions that use shingles tend to feature distinctive patterns determined by the size, shape and application method. While traditional roofs across Europe tended to be constructed using thatch, slate and tile wooden shingle roofs were more common in the North American colonies and rural Scandinavia. Shakes, which are a variation of shingles, are always made of some kind of wood, such as pine, cedar or redwood. However, the term is often used more specifically to refer to thin, tapered pieces of material, traditionally wood, used as a roof and wall covering. In its broadest sense, ‘ shingle’ is a catch-all term used for any roof covering consisting of discrete overlapping elements. 9 Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
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