Timber shingles/shakes – splits in the timber

Cause

Thermal and moisture movement in the timber

Repair

  • replace split shingles
  • carefully lift adjacent shingles and remove damaged shingle
  • insert the replacement shingle and replace adjacent shingles

Cause

Roof at the end of its serviceable life

Repair

  • reroof with new shingles or alternative roofing – where a different roof cladding is used a consent is likely to be required