Shake Siding

When shake siding first arrived in the U.S. in the 1880s, it was made from shakes, which are pieces of wood split from a log. However, due to advances in building materials, companies now also make shakes from other materials such as fiber cement and vinyl.

Shake siding can be found throughout the country and on a wide variety of home styles, from Cape Cods to Craftsman houses. It's also a popular choice for coastal dwellings due to its rustic charm. It looks lovely covering the entire home or when used in conjunction with other siding materials.

Shake siding has a more rough, rustic appearance, while shingle siding is smoother and clean-cut. Shakes can have natural variations in shape and size, but shingles are uniform. Shakes are often referred to as rough shingles because of their rugged appearance.