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A cedar shake roof is one of the most beautiful features a home can have, and one of the most rewarding to take care of. Cedar is naturally resistant to decay and insects, but it

If you love the look of a cedar shake roof, you have probably come across synthetic alternatives during your research. Brands like Brava and DaVinci market composite shakes as “the look of cedar without the

Few roofing materials have the character of cedar. The texture, the warm color when it is new and the silver-gray patina it develops over time make a cedar roof one of the most recognizable features

Cedar is the only common residential roofing material where maintenance changes the outcome substantially. An asphalt shingle roof degrades on a schedule largely set at the factory; there is very little a homeowner can do

Most homeowners who ask this question have already had at least one repair done. A few shakes were replaced, a valley was reflashed, the leak stopped — and eighteen months later water is coming through

Every cedar roof in the Chicago area changes color. A roof that was warm reddish-amber the year it was installed is silver-gray by its third or fourth summer, and homeowners who call us about it

Why This Comparison Matters More Than Ever Homeowners looking at roof replacement today are no longer limited to just asphalt shingles or natural wood. The market has evolved, and synthetic shake roofing materials are now

Roofing Is One of the Highest-Impact Resale Decisions When homeowners think about increasing resale value, they usually focus on kitchens, bathrooms, or landscaping. But the roof quietly plays one of the most influential roles in

When homeowners ask us, “How long will a cedar roof last?” the honest answer is: it depends – but with the right installation and maintenance, a cedar roof can protect your home for decades. As