subject: Wooden Shingles For A Wooden Deck [print this page] When most people think of wooden shingles they think of a wooden deck. Though this is not always the case it is the most popular use of wooden roofs today. It can be a problem if the homeowner is attempting to do the work himself and isn't familiar with how to install, treat and preserve the wood on his roof and other parts of the deck. For this reason alone it is a good idea to choose a supplier who has a great deal of expertise or purchase a book on building a wooden deck and taking care of the wood. While it may seem simple, there is more involved that just buying the wood and putting up the deck.
While many people think of sealing and protecting the main areas of their wood decks, they do not always think of their wooden shingles. In reality this is probably one of the most important parts of the job because if your shingles do not prevent leads you will damage everything that is on your deck. Since many people tend to put furniture, grills and other types of outdoor equipment on their decks, you need to make sure they are protected from wind, rain and other elements. If you aren't sure how to protect the roof of your deck, ask someone who knows or hire someone to build it and make sure you choose someone who can give you direction concerning maintenance of the roof and rest of the deck. It's better to put out the extra money and not have to replace the roof before it should be necessary because you lacked the knowledge necessary to take care of it properly.
