TACTICAL BRIEFING: WOOD SHAKE ROOFS

A wood shake roof presents a unique challenge on the battlefield. While beautiful when new, time and the elements turn it into a fragile and treacherous surface. This dispatch provides critical intel on the dangers of foot traffic and how to properly identify hail damage.

Warning: Think Twice Before Walking on This Roof

As wood shakes age, they dry out, curl, and become incredibly brittle. Stepping on one of these curled shakes will almost certainly cause it to splinter and break. The interlocking nature of the shakes means that attempting to fix one broken piece often results in breaking several more. This video explains the danger.

Identifying Hail Damage: "Hits and Splits"

This video explains how to identify "Hits and Splits" on a wood shake roof. I then go into how many you need for a repair vs a full replacement, what to expect from your insurance company when you file a claim, and things to check in your policy before filing a claim.