Cedar Shingle Roofing

What This Service Involves

Cedar shingles carry the same natural warmth as shakes but with a cleaner, more uniform surface that many Northwest homeowners prefer on Victorian, cottage, and coastal-style homes. Each shingle is sawn to a consistent taper, so we can lay tight, even courses that shed our persistent drizzle cleanly. We build on a ventilated assembly that keeps air moving beneath the wood, which is the single biggest factor in how a cedar roof performs in our damp, tree-shaded climate. Stainless steel fasteners and carefully cut valley metal keep the water paths tight where our winter storms push hardest. Finished properly, a cedar shingle roof offers timeless curb appeal while holding up to the moisture load that defines life west of the Cascades.

Benefits

Crisp, uniform lines that suit heritage and coastal-style Puget Sound homes; taper-sawn shingles lay tight for reliable water shedding in steady rain; ventilated assembly promotes fast drying and discourages rot; naturally insulating wood helps moderate indoor temperatures; refined appearance that ages into a soft silver-gray patina

Our Process

1) Assess decking, slope, and existing ventilation to confirm the roof can support a wood assembly; 2) Lay a breathable underlayment with reinforced protection at eaves and valleys; 3) Install cedar shingles in straight, evenly exposed courses with stainless fasteners; 4) Finish ridges and flashings, then inspect coursing and keyways for clean drainage.

What Affects the Cost

Shingle grade and whether a factory finish or treatment is specified; steepness and cut-up of the roof, including dormers and hips; ventilation or spaced-sheathing work required for proper airflow; site access and protection needed for landscaping below; metal flashing, valley, and ridge detailing across the roof

Best Time of Year

Plan installation for the drier summer months so shingles can settle and acclimate ahead of the autumn rains.