It is caused by shock to the wood, such as thunder or concussion during felling. This fault seriously weakens the timber. Various causes are suggested, such as felling across obstructions, and failure inside the growing tree caused by high winds, growth stresses, etc.

2024年11月20日 · Wood shakes often feature a rough, natural texture on one side, giving them a more rustic and organic appearance. This textured surface adds depth and character to a home’s exterior. On the other hand, wood shingles are smooth on both sides, resulting in a more refined and consistent look when installed.

Shakes are a defined lengthwise separation of the wood along the grain, usually occurring between or through the rings of annual growth. A surface shake occurs on only one surface, while a through shake extends from one side to the opposite or adjoining side of the piece.

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Wood shingles are thin, tapered pieces of wood primarily used to cover roofs and walls of buildings to protect them from the weather. Historically shingles, also known as shakes, were split from straight grained, knot free bolts of wood.

2016年4月1日 · A check is separation in wood fibers across the annual rings of a piece of wood and a split is a separation of wood fibers across the annual rings but through a piece wood. A third type of fiber separation, known as a shake, occurs along annual rings and is generally a naturally occurring phenomenon in standing tress, not the result of seasoning.

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Wood shakes are thicker than wood shingles. There are two main types: (1) handsplit and resawn and (2) tapersawn. Handsplit and resawn shakes have the split face exposed with a naturally rustic appearance, and are sawn on the back. Tapersawn wood shakes are sawn on both sides for a semi-textured look with a stronger shadowline than a wood shingle.