Duluth Cedar Shake Roofing

A cedar shake roof gives a home a warm, textured look that no manufactured product quite matches, and it weathers to a soft silver gray over time. Wood is a living material, though, and it asks more of the installer than shingles do. Shakes need small gaps between them so they can swell in wet weather without buckling, interlayment or breathable underlayment that lets moisture escape, and good airflow underneath so they can dry out between rains. When those details are skipped, cedar cups, splits and grows moss long before it should. We inspect cedar roofs carefully, noting split or missing shakes, moss and soft spots, worn flashing and areas where the wood stays damp in the shade of nearby trees. Then we explain whether a section can be repaired or whether replacement makes more sense. When we install, every shake is spaced and fastened properly, the flashing is renewed, and the ridge is vented. Working on wood roofs calls for steady footing, so the crew sets up with care, keeps the area below clear and cleans up every split and nail when the work is done.