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shake is a basic wooden shingle that is made from split logs.
Shakes have traditionally been used for roofing and siding
applications around the world. Higher grade shakes are typically
used for roofing purposes, while the lower grades are used for
siding purposes. In either situation, properly installed shakes
provide long lasting weather protection and a rustic aesthetic,
though they require more maintenance than some other more modern
weatherproofing systems. The term shake is sometimes used as a
colloquialism for all wood shingles, though shingles are sawn
rather than split. Wood selection  In North America shakes are
typically made from Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata), while in
Scandinavia and Central Europe they are more commonly made from
pine (Pinus sylvestris). There are various types of shakes, the
main different