Unlike traditional cedar shakes interlock shake will never split warp mold or rot.
Shake roof lifetime.
Deterioration prevention maintenance needs to be performed every 2 to 4 years for the longest cedar shake roof life possible.
The average lifespan of a properly cared for cedar shake roof is approximately 7 15 years.
And you will not require routine maintenance or replacement.
Similarly a good quality properly installed wood shake roof has a life expectancy of 20 40 years.
Interlock shake panel is a two way interlocking aluminum roofing system.
This may sound like a lot until you understand that manufacturers like gaf offer non prorated warranties covering both labor and materials up to 50 years on metal and asphalt roofs.
The typical life of a wood shingle roof is 30 40 years.