WOOD ROOFS
The beauty of a wood roof
is unquestionable, but many homeowners sacrifice the look of cedar shingles
for the longevity of asphalt. However, when treated with a penetrating
finish, wood roofs can exist, in spite of exposure, for 2-3 times longer
than an untreated roof.
Total Deck Care treats wood
roofs with a product that preserves the beauty of a natural-looking wood
roof and protects its wood shingles. For new roofs, we simply apply the
preservation product to the shingles. For roofs that have taken several
years of weather, we first restore them and then apply the preservative.
Untreated, the elements wreak
havoc on a wood roof. Constant exposure to the sun’s ultra-violet rays
breaks down the fibers in the wood. Exposure to wet weather, whether it
be rain or snow, keep the wood constantly wet, a perfect environment for
mold, mildew and fungi. Untreated wood roofs will rot because of oils lost
when the wood was
first cut down and milled.
As the wood dries, it deteriorates.
But if you treat the roof,
you can have the beauty of wood and the longevity of asphalt. For example,
Total Deck Care handles the wooden roofs exposed to the harsh weather conditions
at Killington Ski Resorts in Vermont. |
