Wood shakes and shingles are commonly found on older architectural type homes but are still a popular choice on newer homes as well. Shake siding and wood shingles can give a home a charming look that can last for many years. Although these wood surfaces can be very appealing, they are prone to water and sun damage when they are left unprotected. Protecting these surfaces with a quality wood stain can prolong the life of the wood and enhance its natural beauty. This not only increases your home’s curb appeal, but protects against wood rot and decay caused by years of weather exposure.

The best TWP Stain for shakes and shingles is the 200 Series Wood Stain. TWP 200 Series Stain is a deep penetrating oil stain that contains more than 94% solids extending the life of exterior wood surfaces like wood shakes and wood shingles. The non-drying paraffin oil enhances the wood cells structural stability to greatly improve the wood’s appearance and longevity.

TWP 200 Series Wood Stain repels and sheds harmful water and moisture, which can otherwise penetrate and damage shakes and shingles. These surfaces are also prone to sun damage, especially shakes and shingles on a horizontal surface like a roof. TWP 200 Series prolongs UV fading and discoloring caused by overexposure to harmful UV rays.

The 200 series product is compliant in all 50 states and is available in many different colors to meet your wood staining needs. Protect your home’s exterior shakes and shingles with the dependability of TWP’s 200 Series Wood Preservative. To purchase the best stain for shakes and shingles buy from an official TWP online dealer. Experience the quality and dependability of TWP 200 Series Wood Stains and extend the life and beauty of your wood shakes and shingles.

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    Bruce Crombie · 05/07/2023
    Are u in Canada or only USA
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      TWP Stains · 05/07/2023
      We ship to Canada from our website.
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    Carol · 04/12/2023
    Understood. In general, would you say that stain can be removed from the cedar shake? 
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      TWP Stains · 04/12/2023
      No. You cannot remove a solid stain from the shake. 
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    Carol · 04/12/2023
    We are purchasing a home that has a sage green stain on the exterior cedar shake.
    Can we restain the shake to a lighter color such as gray?
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      TWP Stains · 04/12/2023
      Not with TWP stains. You would have to fully remove the green stain to use any of our products.
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    DJ Ahearn · 03/12/2023
    I am (wall) shingling a house. Red Cedar is impossible to get at the moment.
    is there a stain that will mimic the red cedar look on white cedar shingles?
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    Steve · 08/13/2022
    I just had red cedar shingles put on the facade of my house.  Does the 4 to 12 month waiting time apply to the shingles or just decking material?
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      TWP Stains · 08/13/2022
      That depends if the shingles are smooth or rough sawn cut. 
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        steve · 08/13/2022
        They are smooth.
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          TWP Stains · 08/13/2022
          Then you weather and prep after. 
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    PL · 01/06/2022
    What temperature should I stain my shake roof? I live in Maryland and at times it's below 30 degrees during these winter months.
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      TWP Stains · 01/07/2022
      55-90 degrees.
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    Diane · 10/26/2021
    We just installed primed red cedar shakes on our home that have a gray tone to them. I like the way they look now. What do we do to preserve them and keep them looking as natural as they do now? From what I read, the TWP 200 Series Wood Stains (semi-transparent?) are the best choice as long as I pick a color closest to the gray tone we have now, am I correct?
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      TWP Stains · 10/27/2021
      Correct. 
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    N MEYJES · 09/10/2021
    CAN THE STAIN BE DILUTED? IF SO WITH WHAT - I AM TRYING TO MATCH A FADED AREA
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      TWP Stains · 09/10/2021
      It cannot.
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    Linda · 06/01/2021
    Does the solid stain come in color
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    Karen · 05/05/2021
    What is the best TWP product for a cedar shingle house. Restraining it. 
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      TWP Stains · 05/05/2021
      Use the TWP 1500 or the 200 Series.
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    James · 03/24/2021
    I live in North Georgia and have cedar shingle siding now 6 years old and originally stained with a semi transparent finish. Which product would you recommend for longevity, TWP 100, 200, or 1500.
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      TWP Stains · 03/24/2021
      For cedar shingles, use the TWP 200 Series.
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    Louis S · 03/11/2021
    Pacific NW home here and would like to try and get the shake back to the original color. Recommendations for doing that and keeping it maintained? The shake is 5 years old.
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      TWP Stains · 03/11/2021
      Strip and brighten for prep and then use the TWP 200 series.
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        Louis S · 03/19/2021
        Which color in the 200 series is most similar to the 115 Honeytone? The previous owner left unused 115 Honeytone and I can't tell if they used it for the shakes or just the deck.
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    Kathy · 11/02/2020
    I have shakes on my home that are painted. I would like to stain or paint them a brown to make them look like wood. Do you have a product for that?
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      TWP Stains · 11/02/2020
      Sorry but you cannot use any of the TWP products over a paint.
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    MC · 10/11/2020
    What do you suggest to clean and to stain these? Will the original color come back or are these too weathered? Ideally I'd like an even color.
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    A.Mingus · 08/13/2020
    We have a new pressure treated pine deck and new red cedar shake up the gable walls. Says 200 series was best for the shake can I use this for both or go 1500 . Want best protection we live in northern Ohio. Thanks
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    Frank Sexton · 09/07/2019
    I live just north of Seattle and Have a significant amount of cedar shake siding on the north side. I believe the shake was pre-stained before installation but I don’t know if it was oil or water based. I have used cleaner, brushed and (low pressure) pressure washed the shingles and I want to use the longest lasting stain I can as this is a bear of a job (the siding is on the second and third floors). I understand your 200 series is recommended for siding. I also understand oil based stains cannot be used over water based stains. How would I know if Your 200 series stain will work for on these pre-stained shingles?
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      TWP Stains · 09/07/2019
      Strip and brighten and then you can use the TWP 200 Series. The old coating has to come off no matter what.
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        Frank Sexton · 09/13/2019
        Thank you. Do I apply 1 coat? A 2nd coat soon after the first? Or 2nd coat next summer? The siding has been on for 10 years. And what is the process to re-coat it in the future? Can I clean and re-apply the 200 series? Or, will it need to be stripped and re-applied?
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          TWP Stains · 09/14/2019
          2 coats applied wet on wet. Clean and recoat as needed down the road.
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    Lisa Sotherlund · 08/22/2019
    I have cedar shingle siding. I have stained them using Olympic stain in the past. I have found that the stain bleeds as the shingles get wet and over time there are drip marks at the bottom of the shingles and even discolors my white woodwork. Does TWP bleed?
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      TWP Stains · 08/22/2019
      No, TWP is a full curing stain.
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    Darren · 05/22/2018
    Does the 200 series have mildewcide? What’s best to use on cedar shakes to also prevent mold and mildew?
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      TWP Stains · 05/22/2018
      Yes. Best is the 200 Series for cedar shakes.
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    Diane · 04/16/2018
    What is best to use on 10 year old cedar shakes that were installed and stained/sealed at that time?
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    Matt Hubbard · 01/28/2018
    What is the best way to apply your product to a cedar shake roof? Can it be sprayed with a pump sprayer or should it be rolled with a thick nap roller? Or a combination of both?
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      TWP Stains · 01/28/2018
      Best to spray and then back wipe to catch any drips or runs.