Why should I spend the extra money on cedar rather than a traditional asphalt shingle roof? Cedar is a beautiful and durable roofing product produced by nature and used as a building material for centuries. When properly installed, a cedar roof is an investment that offers superior insulation, protection and appeal. Yes it’s true an […]
Five Reasons Cedar Wood is Worth the Cost
How to Choose the Right Cedar Shake/Shingles
There are so many choices of shakes, shingles and exposure, how do I choose? What factors are most important in my decision? If the home has an existing cedar roof it is probably installed on lathing strips. The spacing of these strips narrows the field of choices. Once the spacing is determined, the selection […]
Why Cedar Roofs Fail
I’ve had a bad experience with my current cedar roof, why should I replace it with the same product rather than switching? A new cedar roof will always look great. As I often say, “The product speaks for itself,” but the customer doesn’t always get what they pay for; sometimes they receive a product […]
Knowing when to Replace a Cedar Roof
How do I know if it’s time to replace my roof? Many times, even a roof which has lost its visual appeal is still functional. Instead, most cedar roofs are replaced because they have lost their aesthetic value and not because of their functionality. Cupping and curling are two major issues in older, primarily […]
Why It’s Worth Paying More for a Good Cedar Company
Why are the three estimates I received for my new roof so drastically different, why is your proposal more? This is very common concern among homeowners I speak with. Most roofing contractors are not proficient with the nuances of cedar shakes and shingles. Unlike these jacks-of-all-trades, there is one thing each of our jobs has […]
How to Choose the Right Cedar Roofer
How do I know if a contractor is qualified, knowledgeable and experienced with cedar roofing so that I will be assured a quality job? To be sure the contractor is qualified, ask if they are certified with the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau and have them provide the certificate they have been issued for […]
Top Three Ways to Get Good Cedar Shakes/Shingles
How do I know if the wood they are using carries the Certi-Label designation and if the mill is reputable? Each bundle of shakes/shingles used on your home will have a label attached. At the very top in blue ink it will read: Certi-Split, Certi-Sawn or Certi-Grade. The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau name and […]
Cedar Roof Estimates From the Ground Up
How do you estimate a roof without going on it? We use Eagleview Technologies to generate our estimates. This technology produces reports on the dimensions of your homes’ roof. These reports are certified accurate and are used by insurance companies in cases of recoverable loss. They are a comprehensive description of every roof facet. This […]
