Natural cedar shakes and shingles for cottages, craftsman homes and cabins, installed with ventilation and flashing for long life.
Cedar shake and shingle roofs have a warm, natural look that weathers to a soft silver. They suit cottages, craftsman homes, cabins and rustic styles. Wood roofs also need careful installation, good ventilation and periodic maintenance. Owners in Nashville choose cedar for its beauty and for the character it brings to a home.
We begin with a Free Estimate and talk honestly about cedar, including maintenance, fire considerations and local rules. We inspect the framing and ventilation, install breathable underlayment or spaced sheathing where needed, set shakes or shingles with the correct exposure and spacing and detail valleys and walls with metal flashing. We also discuss treatments and cleaning to help the roof age gracefully. A wood roof is a relationship, and we want you to know what you are signing up for. Plan on periodic inspections, removing debris and moss, and occasionally treating the surface. If you decide wood is not right for you, we are glad to show composite and metal alternatives that capture some of the same look with less upkeep.
Cedar weathers to a silvery brown that blends with wooded lots and older homes.
Wood roofs need air flow beneath them to dry properly, which affects life and performance.
Each shake or shingle is spaced and exposed carefully so water sheds and wood can expand.
We explain cleaning, treatments and inspection so you know what a wood roof asks for.
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BeforeAfterFraming and airflow assessed.
Grade and style chosen.
Breathable layers installed.
Exposure and spacing set.
Metal details installed.
Provided at completion.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us what you see or what you want to change, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We inspect the roof and attic, measure, photograph details and talk through your goals and budget.
You review materials and colors with real samples and receive a plain written scope before anything is ordered.
We protect landscaping, set up debris control and schedule permits, deliveries and crews.
We remove the old roof, repair the decking, install underlayment, flashing and roofing and finish ventilation.
We sweep the yard with a magnet, haul away debris, walk through the finished work with you and share photos.
It depends on the grade, ventilation, climate and maintenance. We explain what to expect.
Untreated wood is combustible. Treated and fire-rated options exist, and local rules may apply.
Treatments can help with moss, mildew and weathering. We explain options.
Some communities restrict wood roofs. We help you check.
Yes. Composite and synthetic products can imitate cedar. We show samples.
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