BUILDERS / ROOFERS
Can I purchase LifePine direct from Coxwood?
Answer: Contact us to find the best possible distribution point that fits your requirements.
What is the difference between a shake and a shingle?
Answer: Shakes are typically thicker with shingles being normally 3/4” or less
on the butt end, while shingles are 1/2" or less
What are the benefits of treated pine shakes versus Cedar?
Answer: Treated Southern Pine readily accepts preservative and is treated throughout the entire piece, where Cedar is surface treated only due to the wood fiber properties.
How does the price compare to other wood roofing materials
Answer: LifePine brings much value to the homeowner and is typically priced less than cedar and other wood alternatives and is much lower than other hard line roofing alternatives.
Where can I purchase LifePine treated shakes?
Answer: LifePine is available from a variety of sources. Some roofing distributors and retail lumber suppliers carry it in stock while others can special order for you. Just contact us to find a location one of our certified dealers to serve you.
Who can install LifePine treated shakes?
Answer: Installation can be accomplished by any licensed and insured roofer. We have detailed installation instructions and it should be installed in accordance with NRCA guidelines. Our service and support team is ready to help your installer of choice. If you do not have a roofing contractor we can help you locate a qualified installer in your area from our network of certified LifePine installers.
What kind of maintenance is required for treated pine shakes?
Answer: Unlike cedar, no re-treatment is required during the lifetime of your LifePine roof. Just be sure to keep your roof free of debris to prevent any buildup of material on top of your LifePine roof.
How long will my LifePine roof last?
Answer: LifePine carries a limited 50 year warranty against rot, decay, and termite infestation.
What is considered a square of LifePine treated shakes?
Answer: A square of LifePine covers 100 square feet, at recommended exposure - the same as a square for other roofing materials.
What is the difference between LifePine roofing and siding?
Answer: Both our roofing and siding materials are subject to a strict quality control process that includes internal measures as well as an independent third party inspection by Timber Products Inspection. The grading criteria for our roofing products are the most stringent and this ensures proper product performance in the intended application. Please contact us if you have any question about which product is right for your need.
Why should I buy a treated roof?
Answer: Unlike other species, the cell structure of Southern Yellow Pine enables the wood to be fully pressure treated, thereby, offering many years of service with a 50 year limited warranty against rot, decay, and termite infestation.
During the service of my LifePine roof, what color will my roof become?
Answer: Initially the color turns to a golden tan with a gradual change to a beautiful rich shade of driftwood gray. The elements and exposure will determine the transition time which is normally over a period of 1 to 3 years.
Are pine shakes better for the environment versus other roofing materials?
Answer: LifePine is a truly sustainable building produced by using a renewable resource. This is a vast difference. Unlike many other roofing products that require old growth wood or begin with petroleum product as a base, LifePine comes from a raw material source that is actually more abundant today than it was 50 years ago. For more information on our environmental efforts please visit this section of our website or contact us for more information.