Benefits of Cedar Shingles
Few features make a stronger first impression on visitors and passers-by than roofing.
Roofing not only adds to the physical appearance of your home, but also provides safety and security for you, your family, and your belongings. But of the wide variety of kinds, which makes the most sense, you might ask.
It turns out that in terms of aesthetic appeal, safety, and longevity, cedar shingles rank among the best roofing materials currently on the market.
The advantages and disadvantages of any roofing material vary, and cedar is no exception. However, most homeowners feel that the benefits of cedar roofing far exceed the drawbacks.
For homeowners in all regions and with varying house types, cedar shingles provide a number of advantages. Let’s look at some.
Beautiful and Versatile Appearance
One of the most beautiful materials for roofing shingles is cedar wood, which automatically raises the value of your property and its curb appeal. Coming in a variety of shapes and colors, cedar shingles are versatile. Based on your preferences - square, diagonal, diamond-shaped, or rounded ends are all available in a wide array of colors to complement your home or your business.
Unfinished shingles or those with a translucent finish will age naturally and over time will develop a gray or silvery tone. You can also choose to add a deeper finish which can change the color of the wood and help keep the wood more protected. Typically, this will give the wood a more red or crimson appearance.
Energy Efficient Insulation
Using cedar also allows you to drastically reduce your energy expenditures and save money on home heating and cooling.
Cedar shingles act as a barrier to stop winds and scorching sun rays from penetrating and affecting your home. Because of this, during the winter you won't have to turn up the heat as frequently, or in the summer, use your air conditioning as much - both which translate to big savings on your energy bills.
Damage Resistant and Long Lasting
Especially with a climate like New England's, roofs need to be able to handle some extreme weather, including snow, rain, and strong winds. Cedar shingles are both sturdy and resilient and can handle harsh conditions.
Even within forests where cedar trees grow, it’s obvious how well they resist severe wind, rain, and snow and still stand strong and sturdy.
In a place like New England, provided there’s good upkeep, these roofs often last 30-50 years, and following storms, there’s often fewer repairs than with other roof types.
Does Not Harm the Environment
Over time, it’s appeared increasingly important to be aware of how various choices impact the environment, including that of roofing materials.
Cedar shingles are a great choice for the safety of your home, but they’re also ecologically friendly. They’re completely organic with no chemicals used in their manufacturing, and even after they’re removed from a roof, the wood can be recycled for other purposes, making for very little waste in the whole process.
Contrast this to other roofing materials that are simply discarded and added to already overrun landfills.
Conclusion
As you’ve just read, there are many amazing benefits to using cedar as your roofing material. If you’re looking for a visually appealing, money saving, and durable roof that’s good for the environment and leaves you with countless design choices, look no further and seriously consider cedar shingles.
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