 For
homeowners who prefer the look of cedar, we offer options which look
like high-end cedar shingles or shakes without the maintenance, hassles,
and short lifespan of real wood. These modern, lightweight composite
materials have consistent color and aging and last 50 years or more!
Still thinking of a real wood roof? Consider this . . .
- A century ago, cedar roofs would easily last 40 years.
Now the
old-growth trees are gone; only the quick-growing, less-dense
trees remain. Today’s cedar roofs often require replacement
in only 12-18 years.
- Cedar roofs lose their "new" look after two to three years. Their aesthetic properties decline rapidly after that.
- Cedar roofs have the highest cost per year of all roofing materials.
- An average-sized cedar reroof sends 80 yards of refuse to landfills.
That equals 536 thirty-gallon garbage cans!
- Cedar retains moisture and promotes growth of mold, algae,
and moss.
- Cedar not only has the lowest fire resistance of all roofing
materials, but also breaks easily in hailstorms and high winds.
- Cedar affords a very limited choice of styles and colors.
- Cedar roofing kills many trees unnecessarily.
- Cedar roofs are high maintenance. To preserve color, they must
be stained every three years, on average. Galvanized flashing
needs to be painted every five years or so to prevent rusting.
- Insects love cedar. Many of them make nests from the soft
wood. Some, especially hornets, nest under the shingles, occasionally
even breaking through into attics.
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