Shake siding is an exterior cladding option that utilizes wooden shingles, known as shakes, which are typically split from logs. These shakes have a more rustic and textured appearance compared to regular shingles, which are usually sawn. Shake siding adds a natural, timeless charm to a building's facade and is often associated with traditional or coastal architecture.
While genuine wood shakes require maintenance to prevent weather damage, modern materials like vinyl and fiber cement offer shake-style siding that replicates the traditional look with less maintenance. This siding style is valued for its aesthetic versatility and its insulative properties.
Shake Siding is available in a variety of sizes with common overall heights of 16”, 18”, 24” (40.6, 45.7, 61 cm), exposed heights of 7.5”, 9.5”, 11.5” (19.1, 24.1, 29.2 cm), and widths of 5.25”, 7.25”, 9.25” (13.3, 18.4, 23.5 cm). Shingle type siding has typical thicknesses between .5”-1” (1.3-2.5 cm) and overlaps of 7.5”-12” (19.1-30.5 cm).
Shake siding is an exterior cladding option that utilizes wooden shingles, known as shakes, which are typically split from logs. These shakes have a more rustic and textured appearance compared to regular shingles, which are usually sawn. Shake siding adds a natural, timeless charm to a building's facade and is often associated with traditional or coastal architecture.
While genuine wood shakes require maintenance to prevent weather damage, modern materials like vinyl and fiber cement offer shake-style siding that replicates the traditional look with less maintenance. This siding style is valued for its aesthetic versatility and its insulative properties.
Shake Siding is available in a variety of sizes with common overall heights of 16”, 18”, 24” (40.6, 45.7, 61 cm), exposed heights of 7.5”, 9.5”, 11.5” (19.1, 24.1, 29.2 cm), and widths of 5.25”, 7.25”, 9.25” (13.3, 18.4, 23.5 cm). Shingle type siding has typical thicknesses between .5”-1” (1.3-2.5 cm) and overlaps of 7.5”-12” (19.1-30.5 cm).
