Watkins Sawmills Ltd: Shakes & Shingles

"As architects, we like to have as many design options as possible when designing a residential or commercial project. Cedar shakes & shingles provide a unique solution that embodies the rich characteristics of wood, that only wood provides. Today we specify type C and B in Colorado for all applications due to their fire retardant properties and UBC code compliance."

Steven M. Lane Architect
AIA Kephart Architects

Comparison of Fire Resistant Roofing Assemblies

	Cedar Shakes & Shingles	Lightweight Fiber Cement	Standard Weight Tile
Average Cost	$11K-$15K	$13K-$15K	$12K-$14K
Wind Performance	Excellent	Poor	Poor
Adds Stability to House During Earthquakes	Yes	No	No
Risk of House Resettling	No	No	Yes
Mandatory Engineering Requirements	No	No	Yes
Weight	300lbs/Sq.	400lbs/Sq.	700lbs/Sq. +


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