Organisations and corporates are under obligation to seek greener, more socially responsible approaches to the design and procurement of buildings. Architects and designers are beginning to embrace integrated building design approaches to optimise sites and buildings for environmental sustainability. Key environmental factors in any build are on going energy consumption, material manufacture costs, durability and sustainability, installation/build costs including transport costs, and maintenance overheads. The building envelope is an important …
Category Archives: Shingles & Shakes
Can Timber Shingles and Shakes Reduce Energy Bills?
Christian Brash explains how timber cedar shingles and shakes can help reduce energy bills due to its high insulation performance.
What is the difference between shingles and shakes?
Christian Brash, Chairman of John Brash, explains the difference between cedar shingles and shakes which is a common question amongst many within the industry.
Should I Use Timber Shingles or Shakes as a Roofing Material?
Christian Brash, Chairman of John Brash, explains when to use cedar shingles and when to use shakes as a roofing material option.
What is the difference between blue label cedar shakes that have been bureau certified?
Blue Label is the top grade of Cedar Shingle or Shake. The other grades are Red and Black label; these are not recommended for roofing in the UK. Blue Label Shingles are 100% clear, 100% edge grain and 100% heartwood. The Western Red Cedar Shingle and Shake Bureau is a member organisation that is recognised as having some of the highest quality standards. It owns the trademarks of CertiGrade and …