Hand Split Cedar Shakes
Hand-Split shakes can add a rustic appearance to any home or building. They have a more uneven and textured appearance than regular cedar shingles or even machined cedar shakes. They can often be found on historic buildings and beach houses where added dimension and texture meets the desired aesthetic.
At Custom Shingles, hand-split shakes are one of our specialties, and we have provided them for numerous happy clients throughout the years. We provide only top quality shakes, ensuring a long-lasting roof.
What are Hand-Split Cedar Shakes?
Hand Split Cedar Shakes are just that, cedar shakes which are split by hand versus split by a machine. While more time-consuming to produce, this manual process makes for a more raw, unrefined appearance. Hand split is the traditional way to produce cedar shakes, and were a common roofing material in early America. They continue to be used today for numerous roofing applications.
Common Styles using Handsplit Shakes
Common styles using hand split cedar shakes include both historic and new builds. Since hand-splitting cedar is the traditional way of producing cedar shakes, many historic buildings require them to adhere to historic standards, such as the hand split Oak Shakes used on the Historic Morgan Log House. Beach homes are another style which commonly feature hand-split shakes. Their rustic appearance helps contribute to the coastal-causal vibe of a beach house, such as this new-build off the coast of Florida which features our hand-split cedar shakes. Our third example uses our Hand Split Wallaba Shingles.
Benefits of Hand-Split Cedar Shakes
Benefits of hand split shakes include their longevity and insulating properties:
Hand Split Cedar Shakes can last anywhere from 30-50+ years, depending on their location and how well they are maintained
They are an excellent insulator, helping better protect against high heats and low temperatures
Wood is a natural material and thus less harsh on the environment than common roofing materials like asphalt
Because of their uniqueness, hand-split shakes can increase your home or building’s curb appeal
Why Choose Custom Shingles
Custom Shingles has been providing premium shingles and shakes for over 40 years now, sourcing only the best quality Cedar there is to offer. We have provided shingles for historic projects, like the MacNider Art Museum in Iowa, reclaimed Teak shingles for a private residence in Hawaii, and cedar shakes & shingles for homes all across the U.S. Reach out to us for a quote or explore our portfolio here.