Cedar Shake Roofing in East Point

Cedar shake is not the right choice for every house, but on the right one it is hard to beat. Craftsman homes, older cottages and houses with wooded settings often look their best under natural wood, which starts out a warm honey color and gradually weathers to a soft silver gray. When we compare materials, we are honest about what cedar asks of a homeowner: a higher installed cost than shingles, more attention to keeping debris off the roof and a material that behaves like wood because it is wood. Cedar swells when wet and shrinks when dry, so a proper installation is planned around that movement. Each shake is set with a small gap on either side, rows are offset at a set exposure so every seam sits under the piece above, a breathable interlayment goes between courses and air is allowed to move beneath the roof, through gapped boards or a vented mat, so moisture can escape after rain. Stainless fasteners prevent rust and staining. With those details in place, a cedar roof can serve a home beautifully for a long time. New cedar installs, full replacements and section repairs are all part of our work, and for homes around East Point we will tell you plainly whether cedar is a good match or whether shingle or metal would serve you better.