Shingles are sawn. Shakes are split. Shingles have a relatively smooth surface while shakes have at least one highly textured natural grain split surface. Shingles and shakes make of Western Red Cedar are generally used for roof and sidewall applications in the natural or unfinished state.
Alaska yellow cedar shingle siding photo by Rich Hawksworth of Indiana.
Natural Alaska Yellow Cedar makes a terrific siding product. Pictured here are two types: Pattern 105 drop siding and sidewall shingles. Photo by Tim Coulter.
