Cedar
Cedar shingle and shake, cut and laid to match
Cedar roofs tell the age of a house by their cut, their exposure and the way they have weathered. We match all three, and say plainly when a roof is past saving.
Shingle and shake in the width, cut and exposure you have
Breathable underlayment where the roof is meant to dry
Valleys, ridges and eaves hand fitted
Replacement of the deck boards that rot under cedar
What cedar needs
Five things that decide how long a cedar roof lasts
- 01
Air under the shingles
Cedar lasts when it can dry on both faces. We say whether your deck and underlayment let it.
- 02
Shade and moisture
A north slope under trees stays wet and ages faster. We tell you which slopes to watch.
- 03
The cut
Straight, tapered and fish-scale shingles are different roofs. We match the one you have.
- 04
Treatment
Fire-retardant treatment is a separate decision with its own upkeep, and your insurer may ask about it.
- 05
Cleaning
Moss and debris hold water against the wood. We clean gently, never with a pressure washer.
- 06
Edges and flashings
Where cedar meets a chimney or wall, copper keeps water out. We fit it with the shingles.
Cedar, up close
Wood that is weathering well, and wood that isn't
Sample photos.
Is your cedar worth repairing?
We will tell you which courses are worth saving and which are not, and why.