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Cedar shake roofing

Hand-split or sawn cedar shakes. Once dominant in the Pacific Northwest; now restricted in many fire-prone regions.

Cost tier

PREMIUM

Cost / sqft

$9–$16

Install

specialty

Durability

high

Maintenance

high

Moisture

good

Cost notes

Service life 25-40 years. Annual inspection + cleaning recommended. May require Class B+ fire treatment in WUI zones.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: natural rough
  • Color range: natural cedar, weathered silver
  • Visual weight: medium

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Code notes

IRC R905.7. Many jurisdictions in fire-prone regions ban or restrict; verify locally.

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: cedar, shake, wood, natural