Wood Shake Roofing: A Natural Look That Lasts

Wood-shingle thatch roof with 
a beautifully crafted valley
Wood shake roofing is a naturally beautiful roof option. Both shakes (thicker) and shingles (thinner) offer long-lasting protection and classic elegance to any structure.

Why Choose CRS to Install Your Wood Shake Roofing?

It takes specific knowledge and skill to install cedar shakes roofing. From selecting materials to laying out and fastening the shakes or shingles, we’re experts. And our experience has made us one of the top wood shake roofing contractors in the country.

  • We choose the highest quality product for your roofing project. It’s important to use only high-quality materials for any wood shake roofing project. We use Grade A, Blue label, certified 100 percent vertical grain and 100 percent edge grain. It’s the only way we know to get your project done to our standards.
  • We weigh the product options carefully. Treated or untreated and old-growth vs. new growth are questions that should be answered based on the individual job. We’ll discuss the options with you to reach the right decision.
  • We install your cedar shakes roofing correctly and cost effectively. Proper installation of cedar shakes roofing or shingle roofing requires specific measurements of head-lap and side-lap—both types of overlap. Calculating this correctly saves you money on materials and ensures your roof is installed the right way.
  • We use the right fasteners. Stainless steel staples or nails are the fasteners of choice for wood shingle or wood shake roofing projects. They won’t rust, so they’ll last as long as the wood itself.
  • Our skilled installation validates your manufacturer’s warranty. Choosing the wrong contractor may put you at risk of a voided warranty.
  • We offer a 10-year labor warranty on our cedar shingle and cedar shake roofing projects.

The Benefits of Cedar Roofing

Whether you choose cedar shakes roofing or cedar shingles, you’ll get many benefits from this material:
  • It’s green. Wood shake roofing comes from nature, and it’s 100 percent biodegradable. That makes it a great choice for your roof and for the environment.
  • It’s long-lasting. Depending on the grade of the material, cedar shingle roofing can last 50 to 80 years. Wood shake roofing typically lasts 20 to 40 years.
  • It can be fire resistant. Treated wood shingles and shakes have this added benefit.
  • It provides excellent insulation. Buildings with cedar shake roofing or shingles tend to have lower heating and cooling costs.
  • It’s weather resistant. Wood shingle and shake roofing stands up well to hail and strong winds.
  • It’s naturally attractive. Homeowners nationwide choose cedar shake or shingle roofing for a rustic, classic, clean look.

Rave Reviews from Our Clients

"These people made an impossible work to an extraordinary finish.  I can say that CRS people are very honest and finished the work in the given time. The brick work was done in a very professional manner and the roof looks real art of work. "
 - Kamal M.
                   
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Originated in Cotswold, England, the "Cotswold Cottage" uses cedar wood-shingles for their roofs. Often times, these wood-shingles are "steam bent" or "wave-coursed." Learn more about our English cottage restoration project in Louisville, KY in the video below.