Cedar Shake Shingle Installation

People have used wood shingles and shakes for centuries.  Shakes come from splitting logs, giving them an effortlessly natural look. When you replace your roofing material with natural shake shingles, you get to benefit from:

• Longevity: When treated with preservatives and flame retardant, wooden shakes can last up to 30 years.
• Attractiveness: While artificial roofing material can get permanently stained, a professional cleaning can make wood shakes look brand new. Plus, you can’t beat the appearance of shakes if you want a traditional home appearance.
• Sturdiness: Cedar shakes can withstand wind speeds of hundreds of miles per hour without blowing off your roof.
• Curb appeal: Installing natural shake shingles will make your home more marketable and raise its property value, especially if you have a historic home.

Customers who don’t mind putting in extra money and effort for a high-grade home appearance can enjoy cedar shakes for years.

Repairs for Shake-Style Roofing Shingles

While shake roofing stays durable in many weather conditions, impacts from fallen branches or hail can still damage wood shake roofs. When a shake splits or detaches, more splitting can happen, and leaks can occur. We can work to repair your shake roof and replace damaged shakes to ensure that the underlying layer doesn’t get exposed to water and other elements. During installation, we can work to find shakes that match your original roofing so that nobody will even notice it went through repairs.

At Millard Roofing & Gutter, we consider ourselves not just roofers, but also insurance specialists. When your cedar shake roofing gets damaged by storms and other weather incidents, you count on your insurance company to cover the costs. However, insurance agents don’t always consider the entire amount that goes into getting the job done right. That’s why we work with insurance companies to ensure you get the proper amount to cover repairs and replacements. Contact us today for a free inspection to get started!