Much like the name suggest this type of shingle roof has a similar appearance to fish scales and today it can be seen as a traditional style of roof.

Fish scale shingles can work for a wide range of buildings, and they’re actually available in a range of colours, but the majority of these roofs have a gunmetal grey colour to them. Fish scale shingles are similar to tiles and they each overlap the same way clay tiles do, but then tend to look less bulky.

They style you get with a traditional fish scale shingle roof tends to be very intricate and detailed. These can suit a wide range of traditional buildings and many white American country houses benefit from this style of roof.

F you want a traditional roof with a sophisticated style then consider a fish scale shingle roof, it may just give your house the finishing touch that it needs.