Cedar roofing
Step into a world where timeless elegance meets rustic charm – welcome to the enchanting allure of a cedar shake/shingle roof, adorned with exquisite copper accents. Picture a home nestled amidst nature, where every glance upward reveals a symphony of natural beauty and unparalleled craftsmanship.
The first thing you'll notice is the rich, warm hue of cedar, a wood renowned for its durability and natural resistance to the elements. Each shake and shingle is a testament to the organic beauty of nature, adding character and depth to your home's exterior. But it's not just about durability; it's about infusing your space with a sense of history and tradition.
Now, let's talk about those copper accents. Imagine intricate valleys and flashing catching the light, casting a radiant glow that dances across the surface of your roof. Copper ages gracefully, developing a mesmerizing patina over time that only adds to its charm. It's a material that speaks of luxury and refinement, elevating the aesthetic of any home it graces.
But beyond its visual appeal, a cedar shake/shingle roof with copper accents offers practical benefits too. The natural insulating properties of cedar help regulate temperature and reduce energy costs, while copper is virtually maintenance-free, ensuring your roof retains its beauty for decades to come.
In a world filled with cookie-cutter designs, a cedar shake/shingle roof with copper accents stands out as a timeless masterpiece, an homage to craftsmanship and natural beauty. It's not just a roof – it's a statement, a reflection of your commitment to quality and style. So why settle for the ordinary when you can elevate your home to extraordinary with the unmatched beauty and elegance of cedar and copper?
The first thing you'll notice is the rich, warm hue of cedar, a wood renowned for its durability and natural resistance to the elements. Each shake and shingle is a testament to the organic beauty of nature, adding character and depth to your home's exterior. But it's not just about durability; it's about infusing your space with a sense of history and tradition.
Now, let's talk about those copper accents. Imagine intricate valleys and flashing catching the light, casting a radiant glow that dances across the surface of your roof. Copper ages gracefully, developing a mesmerizing patina over time that only adds to its charm. It's a material that speaks of luxury and refinement, elevating the aesthetic of any home it graces.
But beyond its visual appeal, a cedar shake/shingle roof with copper accents offers practical benefits too. The natural insulating properties of cedar help regulate temperature and reduce energy costs, while copper is virtually maintenance-free, ensuring your roof retains its beauty for decades to come.
In a world filled with cookie-cutter designs, a cedar shake/shingle roof with copper accents stands out as a timeless masterpiece, an homage to craftsmanship and natural beauty. It's not just a roof – it's a statement, a reflection of your commitment to quality and style. So why settle for the ordinary when you can elevate your home to extraordinary with the unmatched beauty and elegance of cedar and copper?
CEDAR SHINGLE
Wood shingles are thinner than wood shakes. They are sawn smooth on both sides and cut tapered. They have a tailored appearance and are used for both roofing and sidewalls. Recommended for use on pitches of 3:12 and steeper.
There are 3 shingle thicknesses and lengths:
The Fivex (1/4″ thick by 16″ long); the Perfection (3/8″ thick by18″ long) and the Royal (1/2″ thick by 24″ long).
There are 4 shingle grades:
#1 The best grade, taken from the tree’s heartwood, 100% edgegrain with no defects. Used for roofing and sidewalls.
#2 Flatgrain with limited sapwood allowed. Limited knots and defects allowed above the clear portion (the part that will show once it’s installed). Often used for re-roofing, walls and as a starter course.
#3 Can include sapwood and flatgrain. Limited knots and defects allowed above the clear portion. Used for the undercourse in a two course application, garden sheds, walls of outbuildings, gazebos, etc.
Undercoursing A utility grade for undercoursing of double coursed sidewalls only. Not a roofing material and not to be used as a starter course for roofs.
CEDAR SHAKE
Wood shakes are thicker than wood shingles.
There are two main types: (1) handsplit and resawn and (2) tapersawn. Handsplit and resawn shakes have the split face exposed with a naturally rustic appearance, and are sawn on the back. Tapersawn wood shakes are sawn on both sides for a semi-textured look with a stronger shadowline than a wood shingle. Used for both roofing and sidewalls. Recommended for use on pitches of 4:12 and steeper. All Wood Shakes are cut from clear heartwood with no defects.
Wood shake types
Heavy split and resawn: sawn on the backside, while the face is split with the natural grain of the wood. Has a highly textured surface on the exposed face. This is the heaviest type of wood shake, with a very rugged or rustic appearance. Available thicknesses for these shingles is 3/4″, 7/8″, 1″ and 1 1/4″+.Medium split and resawn: similar to the heavy split and resawn shake, but not as thick or heavy. It produces a roof with a very textured appearance. Available thicknesses are 1/2″ and 5/8″.Tapersawn sawn: on both sides like a wood shingle, only thicker. This shake gives a naturally tailored look of a shingle accented by the sharper shadow-line of a shake due to the thickness of the butt. It’s the most popular type of wood roof. Available thicknesses: 5/8″, 7/8″ and 1″.
There are two main types: (1) handsplit and resawn and (2) tapersawn. Handsplit and resawn shakes have the split face exposed with a naturally rustic appearance, and are sawn on the back. Tapersawn wood shakes are sawn on both sides for a semi-textured look with a stronger shadowline than a wood shingle. Used for both roofing and sidewalls. Recommended for use on pitches of 4:12 and steeper. All Wood Shakes are cut from clear heartwood with no defects.
Wood shake types
Heavy split and resawn: sawn on the backside, while the face is split with the natural grain of the wood. Has a highly textured surface on the exposed face. This is the heaviest type of wood shake, with a very rugged or rustic appearance. Available thicknesses for these shingles is 3/4″, 7/8″, 1″ and 1 1/4″+.Medium split and resawn: similar to the heavy split and resawn shake, but not as thick or heavy. It produces a roof with a very textured appearance. Available thicknesses are 1/2″ and 5/8″.Tapersawn sawn: on both sides like a wood shingle, only thicker. This shake gives a naturally tailored look of a shingle accented by the sharper shadow-line of a shake due to the thickness of the butt. It’s the most popular type of wood roof. Available thicknesses: 5/8″, 7/8″ and 1″.