In our beautiful city of Calgary, known for its vibrant culture and landscapes, homeowners face…
Wood shake roof conversions can require extra effort
![wood shake tear off reveals gaps in roof deck](https://idealinsulation.com//www/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wood-shake-tear-off.jpg)
You never know what you’re going to find when you take off an existing roof. In this instance the asphalt shingles had been installed over a wood shake roof. It became apparent as to why when we removed the cedar shingles. This heritage home had 1″ x 10″ slats for a roof deck substrate that were spaced up to 4″ apart. The solution was to inlay 1″ x 4″ pieces into the gaps to create a continuous surface. Just another example of some of the unknowns that must be addressed when you renovate.
![fills gaps in roof deck](https://idealinsulation.com//www/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/fill-gaps.jpg)