Cedar Shake Services For Your Roof
Cedar shakes are a type of roofing material made from the wood of cedar trees. Oftentimes, these shakes are hand-cut, highlighting the natural texture of the wood for a rustic feel. It offers a more raw and organic aesthetic compared to machine-cut shingles, which is appealing to many homeowners. Additionally, cedar shakes are known for their exceptional resistance to pests, moisture, and decay. Our team at Home Roofing solutions installs and repairs cedar shake roofing throughout Maine. Contact us today by phone or online with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
Why Should I Choose Cedar Shake Roofing Installation?
From design to durability, there are many benefits to cedar shake roofing. We’ve laid out some of the main reasons homeowners opt for cedar shake roofing installation below.
Rustic Beauty
There’s a certain natural charm provided by a cedar shake roof. Over time, the shakes turn a silvery color, which adds a warm and timeless touch.
Good Insulation
Cedar is known to be natural insulation. This will allow your home to maintain its temperature better, staying cool when it’s hot outside and warm when it’s cold outside. As an added bonus, your energy bills may also decrease.
Durable & Long-lasting
If you take care of your cedar shake roofing properly, they can last up to 50 years or even more, withstanding harsh elements like wind, rain, and snow like we commonly encounter in Maine.
Sustainability
Since cedar shakes are made of wood, they’re considered both biodegradable and renewable. You can find cedar shakes that are confirmed to be harvested from forests that are responsibly managed to mitigate environmental impact.
Increased Home Value
Due to its sought-after aesthetic appeal and the way it holds up to inclement weather in the area, buyers may be likely to pay more for your home if they see cedar shakes on your roof.
Common Cedar Shake Roofing Repairs
Despite the durability and resiliency of a cedar shake roof, there are situations where repairs will be necessary. Our team can perform cedar shake roofing repair throughout Maine, including fixing the following common issues:
- Cracking or Splitting: This can be due to something hard hitting your shakes like a falling tree branch or simply due to old age. In order to maintain resistance to the weather, you should reach out to us to repair your roof as soon as possible.
- Algae, Moss, or Lichen: Growth of this kind can lead to trapped moisture and wood decay.
- Warping or Curling: If you experience this, your roof has likely been exposed to extreme weather for a long time or has been poorly ventilated.
- Mold or Rot: Our team can take a look at mold- or rot-ridden roofing and replace the cedar shakes with newer shakes of the highest quality.
- Corrosion: We’ll take a look for any nails that have become rusted or loose and replace them with stainless steel for better performance.
Schedule Cedar Shake Roofing Services
When you need cedar shake roofing in Maine, get in touch with us at Home Roofing Solutions. Our team of expert roofers are adept at installation and repair of this high quality roofing material. Give us a call directly or fill out our online contact form to start the conversation.
