Identification

• Steel shake shingles are molded with the look of a wood shake shingle, right down to the lined crevices. Depending on the manufacturer, the steel is galvanized and painted in an array of colors, providing the consumer with a myriad of choices.
  
  

Function

• Steel shake roofs require a few variations from a typical roof installation. Most steel shingles are designed with an interlocking feature, allowing the individual pieces to lock into one another to form a continuous roof surface. Also, most installations require screws to hold down each shingle, as opposed to adhesive or nails.
  
  

Considerations

• Cutting the steel, if needed, may require a cutting machine or metal sheers. Also, edging and details, such as termination caps, need to be matched with the steel shake shingles purchased for a uniform and functional finish.