Cedar Shake Roofing

Natural warmth and timeless character, installed for North Jersey's climate.

Few materials give a home the warmth and character of cedar. On Bergen County's Tudors, Colonials, Cape Cods, and custom estates, a cedar shake roof reads as craftsmanship — natural, dimensional, and quietly expensive in the best sense.

Cedar rewards being done properly and maintained well; it punishes shortcuts. The key to a cedar roof that lasts is the combination of the right product — Class A fire-treated, preservative-treated cedar — with correct installation that lets the wood breathe, and a sensible maintenance rhythm suited to our wooded, freeze-thaw environment.

Why cedar for the right home

• Unmatched natural character. Cedar's grain, color variation, and the way it weathers give a home a warmth no manufactured product replicates.
• Architectural fit. The traditional choice for Tudors, Colonials, Cape Cods, and shingle-style estates.
• Insulating value. Wood provides modest natural insulation compared with many other roofing materials.
• Long life when cared for. 30–50 years with quality cedar, proper ventilation, and maintenance.

Hand-split vs. taper-sawn shakes

• Hand-split shakes. A rugged, textured, dimensional face — the most rustic and dramatic look.
• Taper-sawn shakes. Sawn on both faces for a cleaner, more uniform and refined appearance.

We help you select the profile, grade, and exposure that suit your home's architecture and the look you want.

Fire-treated for peace of mind

We install Class A fire-treated cedar — the highest fire-resistance rating — so a luxury home gets cedar's beauty without the fire vulnerability of untreated wood. Treatment, combined with good detailing, is what separates a cedar roof that protects a home from one that puts it at risk.

Caring for a cedar roof in Bergen County

Cedar lives longest when it can dry out and stay clear of debris. Under Bergen County's mature tree canopy, that means periodic cleaning, moss control, treatment, and prompt repair of any damaged shakes. We offer maintenance programs to protect the investment over its full service life.