Metal Shake Roofing

What This Service Involves

Metal shake roofing captures the rich, textured look of cedar shakes that Puget Sound homeowners love, without the constant battle against rot, moss, and moisture that real cedar loses here. Formed from coated steel or aluminum, these panels carry a deep shadow line that reads as authentic wood shake from the street. Unlike cedar, they never absorb water, host moss, or require regular treatment under our damp canopy of firs and cedars. The result is a warm, traditional Northwest aesthetic backed by metal's multi-decade lifespan and fire resistance.

Benefits

Authentic cedar-shake appearance without wood's rot and moss problems; never needs the periodic treatment real cedar demands here; Class A fire rating unlike natural wood shakes; sheds rain and evergreen debris without absorbing moisture; long lifespan ideal for shaded, damp Northwest lots

Our Process

1) Evaluate the roof and confirm shake profile, color, and finish; 2) Install synthetic underlayment with eave and valley membrane; 3) Fasten shake panels with concealed nailing for a staggered wood look; 4) Detail ridges, hips, and penetrations then inspect coverage

What Affects the Cost

Shake panel material and premium finish; roof size and pitch complexity; underlayment and decking preparation; hip and ridge detailing for the shake profile; HOA or design-review requirements

Best Time of Year

The dry summer months are ideal for metal shake installation in Western Washington, though our staged process supports responsible shoulder-season work.