Cedar Shake Roofing in Hapeville

Cedar swells when it gets wet. It shrinks when it dries. Every rain, the whole roof moves a little. Install it tight and it buckles. Block the airflow and it never dries, then it warps, cracks and decays early. So the job is all about working with the wood. Each shake gets a small gap on both sides. Each row covers the gaps of the row beneath it. Between rows goes an interlayment that sheds water but lets moisture out. Under the roof, spaced boards or a vented mat let air reach the back of the shakes so they dry out. Stainless nails keep rust and stains away. It takes longer than shingles. Worth it if you want the look. Cedar starts out warm and golden and weathers to silver gray over the years. It suits cottages and craftsman homes, and some of the older houses around Hapeville are a natural fit. We do full cedar roofs, replacements and repairs on existing shake roofs. If yours is too far gone to save, we will tell you. Plainly.