Locally harvested and manufactured within 200 miles of Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee
Supports local industries and economies
Minimal transportation costs (environmental as well as monetary)
Utilization of urban and residential resources
Utilization of small diameter lumber
Sustainable harvest/management
Biodegradable when disposed of, reducing landfill waste
Unique natural make up allows product to be highly resistant to the penetration of moisture, rendering the wood resistant to decay (no need for chemical treatment and the process necessary to achieve treatment)
Classified by USDA as a highly durable wood species
High durability in all climates
Strong resistance to wind, impact and thermal shock
Minimal heat absorption, allowing building mechanicals to work at more efficient rate
Insulating qualities
Beauty and longevity... naturally
Weathers quickly to a distinctive dark, slate-like silver color
Heavy butt shingles offer distinct shadow lines
Edge grain reveals a very distinctive ray pattern only present in wood species
"Why, even George Washington, apparently impressed with the long life of white oak shingles, specified them for use on Mount Vernon buildings," -- The Old-House Journal
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