What is Cedar Shakes?
Often chosen for
- Homes where a natural wood look is wanted
- Roofs with good sun and ventilation
Types and installation methods
| Cedar shakes | Split from logs; thicker, rougher texture. |
| Cedar shingles | Sawn; thinner, uniform and smoother. |
| Fire-treated wood | Pressure-treated products with fire ratings, where code requires them. |
Pros and cons
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How long does Cedar Shakes last?
Estimated life expectancy: about 25 years (wood), from InterNACHI's Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart. InterNACHI says these figures assume regular maintenance and normal wear and are guidelines, not guarantees. Real service life depends on installation quality, drainage, exposure and upkeep.
Signs your Cedar Shakes roof needs repair
- Split, cupped or missing shakes
- Moss, algae or rot
- Loose or rusted fasteners
- Leaks at valleys and flashing
Repair or replace?
Damaged shakes can be replaced individually and flashing renewed. When rot, splitting and moss are widespread, replacement, either with new cedar or a synthetic shake, is usually the better choice.
What affects the cost
We price every job after inspecting and measuring the roof. These are the main factors:
- Shakes vs shingles, grade and treatment
- Roof size, pitch and complexity
- Tear-off and deck/skip-sheathing work
- Ventilation and underlayment
- Flashing
[Owner: optional typical price range from your own jobs. Leave out if you prefer quoting per job]
Cedar Shakes in Brooklyn & NYC
Fire-code requirements in NYC can restrict untreated wood roofing; we confirm what is allowed for your building before quoting. [Owner to confirm whether you install new cedar roofs or mainly repair them]
Our process
- Inspection & photos
We inspect the roof, drains and flashing and document what we find. - Written estimate
Scope, materials and options in writing before work starts. - Installation or repair
Cedar Shakes work done to the manufacturer's instructions. [Owner: manufacturers/brands you install] - Clean-up & final photos
Debris removed, final walkthrough and photos.
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