Are
your shakes starting to look like this? 
CEDAR:
Natural and Durable
The
world’s most enduring roofing material was made by nature.
Cedar. For years manufacturers have tried to duplicate the
natural beauty and durability of cedar shake and shingles.
While imitation is flattering, it does not approach the integrity
of the original. Cedar is prized for its natural beauty and
durability in tough climate conditions.
TYPES
OF CEDAR:
Heavy
Handsplit and Resawn Shakes: For a rustic appearance on
roofs.
Medium Handsplit and Resawn Shakes: For a natural appearance
on roofs and walls.
Taper-sawn Shakes: The thick dimension of shakes and
the sawn surface of shingles.
Cedar Shingles: For a traditional tailored appearance
on roofs and walls.
ADVANTAGES
OF CEDAR SHAKES AND SHINGLES
•
Withstands winds up to 130 mph.
• Stands up tough against hailstorms.
• Unique cellular structure makes Cedar an excellent
insulator, keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer
in the winter.
• Withstands extreme temperatures and freeze-thaw conditions.
• Lightweight and earthquake safe. 2 ½ pounds
per square foot.
SHAKES
(click on any photo
to see a larger version)
Medium Shakes Premium
Shakes Royal Tapersawn
Shakes
EXPOSURES
(click on any photo to
see a larger version)
Standard 10"Ultimate
8"Double
Ridge Caps
HOME
PHOTOS (click
on any photo to see a larger version)
Premium Heavy Shakes with 10" exposure:
Premium Heavy Shakes with copper flashing:
Premium Heavy Shakes with 8" exposure:
Premium Medium Shakes with 10" exposure:
CEDAR WEATHERING
Weathering
In its natural, untreated state, Cedar is a very light colored
wood, ranging from a pale pinkish tan to a light golden hue.
A new cedar roof will "weather," gradually changing
color and ultimately turning a beautiful silvery grey.
There are several steps (as shown above) between "clear"
or unweathered wood, and the weathered grey wood. First, the
yellow tones of the wood will deepen, and in the initial stage
of weathering the new roof will be a golden color. As time passes,
depending on the climate and weather conditions, the roof will
begin to show grey areas, and for a period may appear uneven
and blotchy in color. This mottled appearance can be mistaken
for mold or mildew, but don't worry, it is the actual cellulose
enrichment of the wood surface caused by wind blown abrasion,
rain and sunlight which removes the colored extratives and lignin.
The color of the wood will, in time, even out to a consistent
and attractive silvery-grey.
Because wood is a natural material, and not a mass-produced
artificial substance, there will be slight variations amongst
the different pieces of wood that make up the new roof. As such,
some pieces may turn grey before others. This is normal, and
will resolve with time. In a standard four-season climate, the
new cedar roof will typically take about a year's time to fully
weather.
Roof Care Maintenance
While we enjoy the natural weathering process of cedar shakes
and shingles, over time we know that many of our customers wish
to preserve their cedar roofs. North Star
suggests using a lightweight oil to seal the new roof which
will allow a certain amount of moisture to
penetrate
the cedar so the wood is not "waxed" and robbed of
all moisture. North Star strongly discourages the use of a "water
sealer," which will cause unpredictable cracking, mildew
or other conditions that may be very unpleasant and unattractive.
North Star recommends an oil application within the roof's first
year and every 4-6 years afterward. By following this maintenance
program, the customer can expect the longest life expectancy
for the new roof.
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