Cedar Roofing in Chicagoland and Beyond

Cedar shakes and shingles have a special warmth and elegance, an architectural look that states classic quality, taste and timelessness.  Aside from their aesthetic value, products are lightweight, as well as wind and impact resistant.  Western Red Cedar withstands serious freeze/thaw cycles and its natural oils resist decay.  Cedar is one of the only renewable roofing products on the market today.  A truly green product that has a high R value to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  All of our cedar products are approved by the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau. All of our cedar products can be treated to retard either moss or fire.

When deciding on which type of cedar would be great for your roof, you can choose between a few different cuts of wood and two different colors.  The cedar can be hand split, tapersawn, cut into perfections, or perfect shake and comes in either Western Red Cedar or Alaskan Yellow Cedar.  The main difference between the two, other than color, is that the Alaskan Yellow is heavier and more dense than the Western Red. Explore the different types below!