March 15th, 2008
Wood Shake Roofing - Is It Worth The Fire Danger?
Most of us take for granted that we will always have a roof over our heads. But if that roof is made from wood shake that roof may not be safe. This is especially true if you live in an area designated as a high fire risk. In those areas, found across the United States, wood shake roofs are banned even if they have been treated with a fire retardant. Over a period of time the fire retarding material will wear away, rendering the roof unprotected during the intense heat generated by a fire.