Handcrafted Timber Roof Shingles – Made in Devon, UK
Transform your property with high-quality timber roof shingles from Little Silver Wood. Our shingles are handcrafted at our Devon sawmill using locally sourced FSC timber.
We supply a range of woods including Cedar, Douglas Fir and Sweet Chestnut. If you are planning a roof project, we can advise on the best option and help calculate the quantity required.
Shingle Sizes and Styles
Our standard roof shingles are 400mm long and come in widths of 75mm, 100mm, 150mm and 200mm. These sizes give a natural looking roof with a good variation in the finished surface.
We can also produce longer shingles (450mm or 500mm) depending on the level of cover required for the roof.
Shingle Styles
We generally supply shingles in two basic styles – tapered or flat.
Tapered shingles are the traditional style used for roofing. The thickness tapers slightly along the length of the shingle which helps them sit neatly when laid.
Flat shingles are more uniform in thickness and can suit certain projects depending on the look required.
Because we cut our shingles directly from timber at our Devon sawmill, we are able to produce different sizes and advise on what will work best for your project.
Roof Coverage
Shingles are normally installed with an overlap. The amount of overlap affects both the appearance of the roof and how weatherproof it will be.
Half Cover
With half cover, each row of shingles overlaps roughly half of the shingle below it. This leaves more of the shingle visible.
Half cover is generally used for open sided structures, such as:
gazebos
garden shelters
decorative roofs
It gives a nice appearance but is not intended to be fully watertight in all conditions.
Third Cover
With third cover, each row overlaps around two thirds of the shingle beneath it. This means less of the shingle is exposed and the roof is much more weather resistant.
This is the method normally used for houses, sheds and garden rooms, and when installed correctly it provides a very reliable, watertight roof.
A Middle Option
We also offer something between the two.
For example, using 450mm shingles with around 200mm showing can provide a good balance between appearance and weather protection. This can work well on certain projects.
If you are unsure what would work best for your roof, feel free to get in touch with us. If you can send the roof size or drawings, we can help calculate the quantity of shingles required and advise on the most suitable option.
If you’d like to learn more about timber roof shingles, including lifespan, costs and installation, read our guide here.
FLAT SHINGLES
Lawson Cypress – £12 per m2*
Western Red Cedar – £14 per m2*
Sequoia £14 per m2*
Sweet Chestnut £16 per m2*
(* per actual m2. eg.
Cedar = £28 for 1/2 cover or £42 for 1/3 cover)
TAPERED SHINGLES
currently available in 450 length for 1/3 cover in Sequoia as its the least knotty of the woods we cut - £55 per m2 covered
WALL SHINGLES
Lawson Cypress - £18 per m2 covered *
Western Red Cedar – £21 per m2 covered *
Sequoia - £21 per m2 covered *
Sweet Chestnut - £24 per m2 covered *
( * based on 200 showing of a 300 shingle)
FANCY SHINGLES
£55 per m2 covered in any of our softwood timbers