roofing
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 Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: cedar, shake, wood, natural