Driftwood Vs Weatherwood . By staggering the size and position of the shingle’s “dragon’s teeth”, we’re able to create a random, varied pattern that emulates the rich textured appearance of genuine wood shakes. Final pictures of our work with different color shingles to help future customers to imagine how. Elk weatherwood roof photo from photonshouse.com This series ensures triple layer protection of the roof and algae resistance protection. The more tannins the wood has, the darker your color will be. Your choice between driftwood and weathered wood ultimately comes.