Cedar Shake Options
Undeniable quality. Its the one thing homeowners love and appreciated about cedar. Its also why we at the Shake Guys treat the wood with such special care and have set stringent quality control guidelines. Shake Guys specializes in premium cedar shake options that bring timeless beauty and durability to any home. Their offerings include hand-split shakes for a rustic, textured look and resawn shakes, which provide a classic yet rugged appearance. For a more refined aesthetic, they also offer taper sawn shakes, combining clean lines with the natural charm of cedar. Additionally, traditional cedar shingles are available, delivering a versatile and enduring solution that enhances both modern and historic home designs. Each option is crafted to deliver exceptional quality and long-lasting performance.
Authentic Cedar Shake Options
Experience the beauty of different types of cedar. When you choose the elegance of a cedar roof for your home, you are afforded a superb selection that showcases the various types of cedar. Each has its own distinct qualities and each is destined to reveal the beauty of your home while offering the utmost in protection.
Handsplit Shakes
Projects Using Handsplit Shakes
Projects Using Handsplit Shakes
Projects Using Handsplit Shakes
Projects Using Handsplit Shakes
Projects Using Handsplit Shakes
Tapersawn Shakes
Projects Using Tapersawn Shakes
Projects Using Tapersawn Shakes
Projects Using Tapersawn Shakes
Perfection Cedar Shingles
Tapersplit Shakes
Textured Rustic
Handsplit Shakes
Length (18” & 24”) Thickness (1/2” – 3/4″)
These shakes are split and then resawn on the backside, providing a textured rustic appearance. Handsplit shakes are the most commonly used cedar product in the Midwest.
Traditional Rustic
Tapersplit Shakes
Length (24”) Thickness (1/2”)
Produced largely by hand, using a sharp-bladed steel froe and mallet. Tapersplits are only available in Premium Grade cedar, resulting in a traditional rustic look.
Clean & Smooth
Tapersawn Shakes
Length (18” & 24”) Thickness (5/8” – 3/4”)
Similar to cedar shingles, the cedar is sawn on both sides of the shake. This product provides a smooth finish with the option of varying the exposures to give more depth to your roof.
Elegant & Slim
Perfection Cedar Shingles
Length (18”) Thickness (1/4”)
Sawn on both sides of the shingle, offering a smooth, elegant thinner look. This architecturally uniform, slim profile is widely used on traditional and modern style homes.
Featured Projects
Cedar Roof Installations
Take a look at several of our cedar roofing installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between hand-split shakes and tapersawn shakes?
These shakes are split and then resawn on the backside, providing a textured rustic appearance. Handsplit shakes are the most commonly used cedar roofing product in the Midwest. Tapersawn Shakes are similar to cedar shingles, sawn on both sides of the shake, providing a smooth finish with the option of varying the exposures to give more depth to your roof. Learn more here.
Where do you source your cedar shakes from?
We use the highest quality Premium cedar and #1 Grade shakes available in the market – Sourced from some of the best mills in the U.S. and British Columbia, Canada. Learn more here.
Why should I choose a cedar shake roof?
A cedar shake roof is a viable option for homeowners looking for a durable, natural, and visually appealing roofing material. Here are some key reasons why you might choose cedar shakes:
1. Natural Beauty
2. Durability
3. Energy Efficiency
4. Environmentally Friendly
5. Strong Against the Elements
6. Increases Property Value
7. Customization Options
What is the best way to maintain a cedar shake roof?
Cedar shake roofs require regular maintenance every 5 to 7 years, to help prevent wood rot and premature cupping of cedar shakes. Our team ensures we use high grade cedar shakes and #1 rated preservation treatments that help protect your roof against the ultraviolet rays of the sun and harsh midwest winters.
