What Are Fishscale Shingles?

Fishscale shingles, or scalloped wood shingles, feature a style of cut wood pieces that belong to our Fancy-Cutt™ collection. Putting many fishscale shingles together on a section of roof or siding gives the appearance of a fish's skin, which is where this product got its name.

The result of this design is an eye-catching, exclusive property look with an enhanced curb appeal that will ensure you feel satisfied in your investment.Fishscale wood shingles are very similar to half-round cut options, but they don't have the same drastically round shape. Instead of curving straight into the elongated portion, the curved part rounds to a corner at the ends.Many homeowners choose fishscale wood shingles if they like the style but don't want something quite as dramatic as rounded wood shingles.

Common Uses for Fishscale Shingles

Using custom scalloped roof shingles or siding materials can serve countless purposes on your property, depending on your design and function needs. Here are some of the common uses for fishscale wood shingles:

• Accents or Decorations for Roofing or Siding: Fish scale wood shingles can be installed for decoration or as an accent for your roof or siding. Use fish scale shingles on the entire roof or all of the siding for a uniform, intriguing visual. Or add them to a small section to create an eye-catching contrast. This attention to detail will impress anyone who visits or drives by. Adding fish scale shingles in numerous small sections is a popular way to draw attention and create texture.

• Historic homes: Though scalloped wood shingles can complement any aesthetic, they are also commonly used to decorate traditional, historic homes. If you own an antique structure, you may face the challenge of maintaining and updating it with modern materials that also accommodate the house's original architecture. Properties with Victorian and Queen Anne styles often feature fishscale wooden shingles. Selecting custom scalloped shingles for your home allows you to preserve the building's original aesthetic and integrity.

The Fancy-Cutt™ Shingles collection offers unlimited options for customizing the look of your home's exterior. When you decide to invest in fishscale shingles, you can personalize them with whatever color or wood species you prefer to make them unique. We can even create a wooden shingle that matches your exact design requirements based on a description, photo or template. Our products include various types of wood options — including cedar, teak, Wallaba and shingles made from recycled materials — at a wide range of price points to accommodate your budget.

Along with the wood species, we also offer a vast selection of stain options that can lighten or darken the natural color of your shingles. To change the shingles' color in the future, you can also re-stain them to achieve a brand-new appearance instead of completely replacing them. You can even finish your shingles with fire-treated products to improve your business or home's safety.

Benefits of Wooden Fishscale Or Scalloped Shingles

Products from the Fancy-Cutt™ Shingles collection can add value to your home by offering the following benefits:

• Unique aesthetics: The most significant advantage of installing fishscale wood shingles on your home and business is that they make the property look more impressive and eye-catching. If you have a historic home, the shingles will preserve the original architecture's design characteristics. For buildings that are not historical, fishscale shingles offer texture and intrigue that's unparalleled by other materials. Whether you use them for siding, roofing or accents, installing fishscale shingles has the potential to add charm and uniqueness to any home design.

• Extended life span: Besides their visual benefits, another advantage is that wood shingles tend to last much longer than other common roofing materials. You most likely won't have to replace your cedar fishscale shingles for up to 50 years with proper care and regular maintenance, which is several decades longer than asphalt roofing might last. Most wooden roofing or siding types tend to be durable against water, moss, ultraviolet (UV) rays and pests.

• Reduced energy costs: Rounded wood shingles can also help lower your monthly energy bills throughout the year. Wood can act as a natural insulator, keeping your home or building warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. When your indoor living space can maintain a comfortable temperature more efficiently, your HVAC system doesn't need to use as much energy to heat and cool the house. As a result, you may save money in the long run.

• Increased curb appeal: Custom touches like fishscale shingles add to your home's curb appeal and value. This addition of new detail is sure to catch the eye of visitors and passersby. Wooden shingles can also increase your home's resale value by attracting potential homebuyers to your home. You might want to include aesthetically pleasing shingles on the exterior of your home to provide a pleasant first impression for both guests and prospective buyers.

Why Choose Custom Shingles?

At Custom Shingles, we have worked with homeowners to give the perfect solution to roofing and siding needs since 1982. We're leagues beyond others who offer similar services because of our unparalleled craftsmanship and dedication to turning houses into dream homes. We treat every project with the utmost care and attention to detail to ensure our customers get precisely the look and feel they desire.

If you want to turn your house into a home that is a work of art, we can make it happen. To get a free estimate on your scalloped cedar shingles project or find out more information about our products, contact us today.