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Not All Cedar Roofs are Created Equally!
The 3 biggest factors that set cedar roofs up for success or failure! This article will explore why you don’t want to be stingy with the roofing contractor you hire. Cedar shakes and shingles have the potential to make your home look more beautiful or more butchered than any other component. Homeowners and property managers of cedar roofs in the…
Cedar Shingles are a Green Product
Are Cedar Shingles and Shakes Really “Green”?
Are you skeptical about cedar shingles and shakes being a “green” roofing product? Let’s clear the air here and shed some light on the environmental impact of cedar vs. other roofing materials. Since wood is one of our most valuable renewable resources on the planet and is degradable in landfills it stands to reason that it is the most “green”…
Cedar Roof Accessories
Which Cedar Roof Accessories Look Best?
We talked to several designers to come up with some clever ways to work with your cedar roof. Whether you already own a cedar roof, just upgraded to cedar roofing, or just purchased a new home with cedar on it, this article will provide great insights. You can apply these ideas to your home whether you live in northern Illinois…
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Know the Facts about Cedar Roofing, It Is the Best Choice
Cedar is the best choice for design Northern Illinois has a reputation of stunning landscapes and exquisite homes. The regal beauty of each home stands apart from the rest, with the rooftop being its crowning glory. These are homes that deserve the best, and adorning the home with cedar roofing is the right choice for unmatched appearance and quality. Cedar…
Steam Bent Cedar
A Look at Steam Bent Cedar Shingle Roofing
When using standard shingles made from wood, ceramic or metal, you end up with a uniform look that matches the surrounding homes in your neighborhood. If you want a truly unique look that makes your home stand out from the crowd in the Chicago area, consider selecting steam bent cedar shingles. Instead of abrupt, sharp edges along the roof-line, steam…
Switch to Cedar Roofing
Highly Legitimate Reasons for a Switch to Cedar Roofing
Let’s Start with a History of Wood as a Building Material There is a New England home located in the town of Dedham, Massachusetts. This house is fairly large for the time period that it was built. The scientific evidence collected by analyzing a small piece of material that was carefully removed from a part of its well preserved oak timber frame dates the…
Demystifying Cedar Shakes and Shingles
Demystifying the facts can help you choose the best roof possible, cedar shakes or shingles! Before moving on let’s clarify the difference between cedar shakes and shingles. Then we’ll shed a light on which is best for your project! Cedar Shingles are typically thinner than wood shakes because they are sawn smooth on both. They are used for sidewalls as…
The Differnce
Homeowner Testimonial – The Shake Guys Differnce
The following is the transcript from the video: They’re very classy; they’re very educated and they’re not at all sales-y, sleazy, or a kind of fly by night roofing company. When the hail storm happened it was like an invasion of roofers came to town. I mean really, we had roofing companies popping up all over, people coming to our…
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Environmental Benefits of Cedar Roofs
The Environmental Benefits of Cedar Roofs Nowadays, people place more of an emphasis on being environmentally friendly. There are many ways of incorporating sustainability into your life, and the type of roof you choose is no exception. Cedar - Easy on the Eye, and on Mother Nature Cedar roofs are, surprisingly, one of the most eco-friendly roof types. Although the…
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Cedar Roof Elements: Ridge Caps
Ridge Caps: The First Line of Defense for Cedar Roofing Systems The ridge caps of a roof often receive positive attention for their good looks, but there is much more to them than their charming good looks; ridge caps serve a very functional purpose, too. Form and Function A cedar shingle roof features all types of aesthetically-pleasing grooves and patterns.…
Impact of Sunny Weather on Cedar Roofs
The Impact of Sunny Weather on Cedar Roofs
The Impact of Sunny Weather on Cedar Roofs One of the great advantages of using cedar shakes as a roofing material is that the wood contains high amounts of natural preservatives. While this suggests that cedar roofs require almost no maintenance, the truth is quite different. The different elements that hit Chicago every year have an impact on cedar roofs,…
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Power Washing – Friend or Foe to your Cedar Roof?
For those looking to restore the appearance of cedar shakes, power washing can be a great option. However, misuse of a power washer can result in disaster for your cedar roof, so following certain guidelines or using a contractor to perform a power wash is strongly advised. The Reasons to Use a Power Washer Cedar shakes naturally decay slightly over…
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Save Money By Preserving Your Cedar Roof
The natural aging of cedar is one of the many qualities homeowners love about a cedar roof. But that aging can also be problematic if it occurs prematurely. That’s why it’s so important to have basic cedar roof maintenance and cedar wood preservation done on a regular basis. It ensures you’ll enjoy a trouble-free cedar wood roof for 50 years…
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Pros and Cons of Cedar Roofing
All roofing materials have pros and cons associated with them, and cedar is no exception. But with cedar roofing, most homeowners find the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. However, choosing a cedar roof is an individual decision where the pros and cons of cedar shingles can vary depending on your individual needs. Some of these needs may be your climate,…
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When to Replace Cedar Shingles and Shakes
Perhaps the best feature of cedar roofing is its cost-effective replacement of individual cedar shingles and shakes with new ones as needed. This saves on purchasing a completely new roof. Another great benefit of cedar roofs is the visible signs that let you know it’s time to replace certain cedar shakes or shingles. Doing so in a timely fashion ensures…
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How to Extend the Life of Your New Cedar Roof
One of the great things about western red cedar wood is that it contains a large amount of natural chemicals that will preserve your cedar roof for many years to come. But rain slowly extracts these natural preservatives from the wood and, as a result, natural weathering begins. But you can delay and minimize this weathering. We recommend these additional…
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3 Do-It-Yourself Tips for Maintaining Your Cedar Wood Roof
Cedar roofing is the only type of roofing material where regular maintenance can prolong its longevity. Better still, much of this maintenance can be easily done yourself, if you so choose. With these three do-it-yourself maintenance tips, you’re well on your way to keeping your cedar wood roof looking great and performing perfectly for many years to come. Inspect, Clean,…
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Selecting a Color for Your Cedar Roof
We admit it, we're purists at heart. We believe that if you're choosing a cedar roof for your roofing system, then you should keep the natural look of the cedar shingles or shakes and not apply a stain or color to change their coloring. But we can understand why some homeowners might want the cedar to age in a different…
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Cedar Wood Shingles and Shakes
With a cedar roof, there’s no settling for one size fits all roofing materials. After all, your home deserves better than the ordinary. With the various types of cedar wood shingles and shakes, homeowners have numerous options for selecting a roof that meets their preferences for appearance, style and cost. These five characteristics define the types of cedar shingles and…
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Comparing Cedar Shingles to Cedar Shakes
When you decide to adorn the top of your house with a cedar wood roof, you have the option of cedar shingles or cedar shakes. Wondering what the differences are between the two? This comparison chart provides a quick glimpse of cedar shingles vs. cedar shakes. Cedar Shingles vs Cedar Shakes Comparison Features Cedar Shingles Cedar Shakes Appearance Even taper,…