Wood shingles harbor host of problems

Q: I live in a brown-shingle townhouse complex in which the state of the shingles is a frequent point of discussion. The buildings are now close to 30 years old, and the cedar shingles are untreated. Single shakes are cupping and drying out, particularly on the weather side, but most seem to be in decent shape.

A serious leak that was caused by this winter's heavy rainstorms seems to be related to a faulty glass sliding door and the shingles around it. It will require major balcony and indoor repairs.

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