Cedar Roofing
Cedar roofing offers timeless value and curb appeal for your home or business.
Quality That Comes Straight from Nature.
The beauty of cedar shake roofs is undeniable. From their stunning natural color to their gorgeous texture, cedar shake and cedar shingles add timeless aesthetic appeal, as well as a high level of value for your property. You may be wondering, “What is the difference between a cedar shake roof and cedar roof shingles?” The difference has to do with thickness. Cedar shingles are typically 1/2" thick, whereas cedar shake will be anything thicker. Cedar shingles can be either hand split or sawn. Sawn shingles are cut on both sides, which gives them a relatively smooth surface. Hand-split cedar is split on the surface side, which gives them one highly-textured natural grain surface. When it comes to roofing, Western Red Cedar is typically used to create both shingles and shakes.Responsibly Sourced. Right Here in Canada.
Skyline Contracting sources its Western Red Cedar from leading Canadian cedar suppliers that we’ve carefully vetted. We use only Number 1 Grade, Blue Label ® cedar products — the grade of products best suited for residential and commercial use.
Our teams install many beautiful cedar roofs each year throughout Burlington, Hamilton, Ancaster, Grimsby, and Stoney Creek. We also offer cedar roof repair. If you’re looking for an all-natural roof with excellent performance, consider a cedar roof.
A cedar roof delivers:
Ease of installation.
Because cedar is naturally lightweight, there’s no need to make any structural enhancements to the roof underlayment to account for excessive roof weight as happens with some roofing materials.
An environmentally-friendly, all-natural option.
If going green is important to you, cedar is the ideal roofing material.
Easier repairs with less time and cost.
If repairs are ever needed, the inherent simplicity of a cedar roof system makes the job easy and keeps down costs.
A superior moisture barrier.
Natural cedar provides a superior natural barrier against moisture, insect damage, humidity, and UV rays.
Great durability and strength.
Cedar wood is one of nature’s strongest woods.
Natural resistance to damaging elements.
Cedar wood resists moss growth and swelling in wet climates, so it’s typically low maintenance and retains its good looks for years to come.