subject: Choosing A Supplier For Wooden Shingle Roofs [print this page] When you make the decision to purchase wooden shingles, you want to choose someone who is highly reputable and is willing to stand behind what he sells. The same is true of the installer of the roof-you do not want to choose someone without checking their reputation first. Although this is important with all roofs, it is especially important with wood because of its need for additional maintenance compared to other roofing materials. In addition, most people who are installing roofs of wood are doing so because they are either preserving an old home or adding a wooden deck to their homes. You want someone who is going to work with you and will help you preserve the beauty of the wood.
When you are building a wooden deck it is essential to make sure the supplier and installer use wood that is easy to care for and will not damage easily. They also need to seal the wood properly and instruct you in its proper care. Remember, wood is not as maintenance free as other types of roofing materials and as such you need to know how to care for it in order to make it last longer and keep looking nice. Any damaged shingles need to be replaced as soon as possible in order to avoid damage to any of the other wood. Your supplier should be able to provide guidance in how to properly take care of your new roof, and if the supplier you choose doesn't have the right expertise, you want to choose one who does. The more experience a supplier and installer has the better the chances are that you will be able to keep your roof looking new for many years.
