This roof was originally a wood shake roof, due to it being hazardous material and crazy insurance premium prices, The homeowner decided to have it replaced with a premium asphalt designer roof.
What a difference !
The disadvantages of wood roofs are:
- Firerisk
- Maintenance
- Discoloration
- More prone to leaks
- Mold
- Pests
The good news is there are many materials without those issues (some are wood shake like if desired).