A. Hand split and re-sawn shakes have a split face, which allows the natural grain to be exposed to the elements. They are thicker than shingles.
Shingles are sawn on both faces and have a smooth face.
Taper sawn shakes are sawn as well but are thicker than shingles and are applied like shakes. A. All Silver Creek's products meet the highest industry standards. Silver Creek meets the standards developed by the international conference of building officials, and has proven to the ICBO evaluation service Inc. our consistent commitment to quality. Cedar roofs can last 100 years. Silver Creek's products are warranted to last a minimum of 20 years and Silver Select Heavy's are warranted to last 50 years.