Q. My older house has wood siding and an asphalt shingle roof which need replacing. I like the natural look of cedar for the siding and the roofing. What exactly is the difference between shakes and ...

One of the most “classically New England” architectural styles is the coastal colonial with cedar shake shingle siding. This iconic siding and roofing material gained popularity because of its ...

CARLSBAD — When the story is destructive wildfire, the villainoften is the shake shingle. The city of Carlsbad learned a tough lesson about the commonwooden roofing material in the 1996 Harmony fire, ...

Dear Angie: What's involved in maintaining the cedar shakes that cover my home's exterior? I've been told they should be treated every five years. What's the process and cost? — Lynn R., Long Beach ...

If you want your home’s cedar siding to live up to its reputation for longevity and decay resistance, make sure it’s treated or stained properly and checked periodically. Left untreated, cedar shakes ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

As one of the most pivotal architectural elements of a home, exterior siding can dramatically influence curb appeal and, perhaps more significantly, shape the character of your dwelling. With a ...