Personally, we prefer a metal roof because on the average they are stronger, they last longer, they are less expensive than cedar shakes, and they are easier and faster to apply.
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Q: What kind of roof is best for a log home?
A: To a large extent, this is a matter of personal taste. In the past, most log home builders preferred to use shake or shingle roofs. However, metal roofs are the standard these days.
Personally, we prefer a metal roof because on the average they are stronger, they last longer, they are less expensive than cedar shakes, and they are easier and faster to apply.
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