Cedar shakes and shingles withstand wind tests exceeding 120 mph and
130 mph, respectively.
Cedar's unique cellular structure makes it an excellent insulator, keeping your house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Cedar withstands the extreme temperatures and freeze-thaw conditions that cause imitations to break down and delaminate.
Cedar is prized for its beautiful natural color in its fresh cedar tone or stately weathered gray. There are no paint coatings to chip or effloresce like imitation shakes.
Cedar is earthquake safe. At around 2 1/2 pounds per square foot, cedar shakes and shingles are about the lightest and toughest roofing materials available.