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Storybook-Style Synthetic Cedar Wood-shake Roofing 

While traditional Storybook roofs require Steam-bent Cedar Wood-shingles, Roofing Artisans can create a Storybook-style Roof for your home, adding personality and whimsical character, using Synthetic Cedar-shakes. While traditional roofing contractors are limited, Roofing Artisans can install Synthetic Cedar-shakes using Storybook-style techniques, such as Mild and Heavy Wave-coursing to create your Fairytale or Storybook Roof dream come true. At Roofing Artisans, we understand that your Artistic vision for your home might be a European Cottage, or a Storybook home from the Cotswolds, or straight out of a Children’s Fairytale book. Whatever your vision, Roofing Artisans can make it happen!

What is a Synthetic Cedar Wood-shake?

Synthetic Cedar shakes are a type of roofing material designed to mimic the aesthetic and texture of natural Cedar Wood-shakes. Made from various composites, including plastics, rubber, or asphalt, and often designed with UV inhibitors with impact-resistant features, Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes offer the classic look of Cedar Wood-shakes but don’t require the maintenance of traditional Cedar Wood-shakes. Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes can be an excellent choice for homeowners who desire the rustic charm of traditional cedar shakes, but cannot use Cedar Wood-shakes due to local building codes. They not only replicate the grain and color variations of Cedar Wood-shakes but also provide fire resistance and excellent resistance to severe weather conditions.

What Are The Benefits & Features of Synthetic Cedar Shakes?

Synthetic Wood-shingles are becoming more and more popular as they are a great alternative to Cedar Wood-shingles, while offering rustic charm and a timeless appeal of old-style roofs. Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes can provide a low-maintenance, highly durable alternative to Cedar Wood-shakes. For areas prone to Fires, Synthetic Wood-shakes can be an excellent alternative to Cedar Wood-shakes. Many colors, textures and styles of Synthetic Wood-shakes make them a viable alternative to Cedar Wood-shakes.


Synthetic Wood-shakes are often treated with UV inhibitors, that helps prevent fading and degradation that can result from prolonged exposure to sunlight. Synthetic Wood-shakes can also offer an insulative quality that can help with increased energy savings. Synthetic Wood-shakes are lightweight which can reduce structural load. The variety of colors and styles available with Synthetic Wood-shakes, combined with Roofing Artisans’ artistry and Storybook-styling, can provide you with an excellent alternative to Cedar Wood-shakes!

The Installation Process of Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes

Installation of Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes depends on each Manufacturer, but Roofing Artisans will meet or exceed all installation requirements. Roofing Artisans owner and designer, Brian Calamita, will work with you to design your Storybook Style Synthetic Wood-shake roof. Often with Synthetic Wood-shakes, there are specific ventilation requirements that will have to be adhered to.  

Design Options

With a variety of colors, you have many Design options to create your Storybook-style Synthetic Wood-shake roof. Roofing Artisans’ owner and designer, Brian Calamita will work with you from concept to completion.

  • Synthetic Cedar Shake Colors:  There are many types of Cedar Synthetic Wood-shake available in a broad spectrum of colors, ranging from natural cedar tones to grays, browns, and other hues, allowing homeowners to choose the perfect match for their home's exterior palette. 

  • Texture Variations: High-quality molds capture the texture of wood grain patterns, creating a realistic and tactile surface that is typical to traditional roofs. They are designed to have the grain, ridges, and grooves characteristic of real wood shakes. As a homeowner, you can choose the proper textures that fit the style of your home. 

  • Customization Options: We offer a selection of widths and lengths to create a staggered, natural-looking roofline. synthetic shake roofing also comes with varying degrees of thickness and profiles, which can be selected to match historical styles, especially the old English styles of classic storybook homes.

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Proposed Storybook design concept for San Diego project, November 2024.

Maintenance Tips

Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes are a low-maintenance option. As with any roof, periodic inspections are recommended, particularly after severe weather events. It's important to keep your roof free from debris, such as leaves and hanging branches. Always make sure that your gutters are free of any debris and are draining appropriately. Roofing Artisans will a maintenance protocol to ensure that your roofing creation lasts. 

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Choosing Roofing Artisans to design your Storybook-style Synthetic Cedar Wood-shake roof

Roofing Artisans is the Premier Storybook Roofing Contractor in the country. Roofing Artisans owner and designer, Brian Calamita can utilize his artistry and Storybook techniques even with Synthetic Cedar Wood-shake roofs.  Roofing Artisans will work with you to create a design that emulates the classic roofs of your favorite Storybook home.

FAQs

What are synthetic wood shingles?

Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes are made of  polymers and can be used as an alternative to classic Cedar Wood-shakes. They are highly customizable with many options to create a very unique design for your Storybook-style roofing project.

What are the benefits of using synthetic wood shingles over real wood shakes?

Synthetic Wood-shakes are extremely durable, impact-resistant, and resistant to the formation of Algae and mold formation. They are also lighter weight, making them a versatile option, particularly for newer-constructed homes. Synthetic Wood-shakes are an excellent alternative for for areas prone to wildfire threats. 

How long do Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes last?

Synthetic Wood-shakes typically have a material warranty of 50 years. As with any roof, ventilation is a key component to roof longevity. When looking at alternatives to Cedar Wood-shakes, consult with Roofing Artisans to help you weigh the benefits of each.

Do Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes fade over time?

Are Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes fire-resistant?

Yes! They are designed to be fire-resistant, making them a great choice for areas where Cedar Wood-shake roofs are not allowed.

Synthetic Cedar Wood-shakes are treated with UV inhibitors and color stabilization technologies that significantly reduce the fading process, preserving their appearance for many years.

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