Benefits of a Wood Roof

Wood roofs are usually made of cedar or redwood. They are preferred by some homeowners due to their natural looks and character. A wood roof also helps insulating the attic, allowing the house to “breathe”.
However, wood roofs generally have shorter life expectancy than other kinds of roofs due to mold, rot and insects, unless treated each 4-6 years (each treatment may cost few thousand dollars). Wood roofs come in thinner sawn shingles or thicker split shakes.