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3rd October 07, 03:23 PM
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Cedar shingles can last a hundred years in climates such as Canada and the US, with snow, rain shine and winds. The only thing that last longer is slate but unfortunately is very rare and I believe must be imported.
Growing up in England I remember my house having a wood shingle roof. It was in the New Town of Crawley so was built sometime after the war.
Now what the peoples over this side of the pond haven't had a chance to behold is a thatched roof.
This is a shingle roof:
Last edited by ccga3359; 3rd October 07 at 03:23 PM.
Reason: edited the img for the lazy, such as myself.
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