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Cedar shake gives Calgary character homes the look nothing else can match. We install, repair, and replace Western Red Cedar shake — hand-split or tapersawn, Certi-grade, with proper underlayment and ventilation for our climate.
Estimates by phone: (587) 804-9266 · Good Roofing · Calgary-owned since 2014 · 10-year workmanship warranty.
Cedar shake is the highest-craft asphalt-alternative roof in Calgary. It's also the least forgiving of bad installation — and the most expensive to replace if it's done wrong. We've been installing cedar shake in Calgary's character neighbourhoods (Mount Royal, Elbow Park, Britannia, Hounsfield Heights) for over a decade.
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What proper Calgary cedar shake installation requires
Cedar shake lives or dies on the underlayment and ventilation. Skip either and you'll have rot in 7 years.
- 01Cedar Breather mesh underlayment (allows shake to dry from underneath)
- 02Class A fire-retardant treated shakes (most Calgary homes require this)
- 03Stainless steel fasteners — never galvanized
- 04Heavy-duty step flashing and counter-flashing
- 05Increased intake and exhaust ventilation
- 06Proper exposure based on grade and pitch
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Cedar shake vs. synthetic shake alternatives in Calgary
Synthetic shake (DaVinci, Brava) gives 90% of the look at 60% of the cost, comes with Class 4 hail rating, and has zero rot or maintenance. We install both — we'll show you samples side-by-side.