Field Method for Characterization of Deciduous Wooden Shingles

In the Nordic countries, a major part of built heritage is constructed wood and on churches it still common for roofing to consist shingles. 20th century, there was paradigm shift when authorities made new standards where, example, variety species used throughout history replaced by pine with sapwood. Today, evident that broken traditions have resulted in roofings shorter life spans (Göllas & Lindblad, 2021). Further, changes forestry during last century old mature pines, appropriate shingles, scarcity. Until year, shingles imported from Russia northern Finland, which questionable more than one perspective. project Craft Laboratory, aim reclaim traditional know-how through craft research. Old built-in shingle roofs are examined, building literature inventoried tradition bearers interviewed. Several these sources put forward oak aspen as well suited long-lasting roofing. The focus exhibition development field method we present features define weathered surfaces using sight touch characterization. A roof both Tönnersjö church Halland will serve an example.