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									Wood Shake &amp; Cedar Shingles - Roofing Discussions Forum				            </title>
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                        <title>After storm damage, are cedar shakes worth the harder repairs?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[- I’m comparing cedar shakes with cedar shingles for a storm-damaged roof and would appreciate practical repair experience.
- The roof has wind-lifted and split areas, plus some suspected ha...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- I’m comparing cedar shakes with cedar shingles for a storm-damaged roof and would appreciate practical repair experience.
- The roof has wind-lifted and split areas, plus some suspected hail impact. Damage is uneven rather than a total replacement.
- Thicker shakes seem better able to resist impact, but matching courses, replacing damaged fasteners, and blending repairs may be more complicated. Cedar shingles appear more uniform and potentially easier to repair in sections.
- The decision may also depend on:
  - Roof slope and exposure to wind-driven rain
  - Local climate, including hail, humidity, and moss growth
  - Whether the existing decking and underlayment can remain
  - The extent of concealed damage beneath lifted shakes or shingles
  - Local fire-rating requirements, especially if untreated cedar is restricted
- For those who have handled storm repairs, did thicker shakes actually reduce repeat impact damage, or did their repair complexity outweigh that benefit?
- In a partial repair, which option is easier to match and maintain over time? I’m especially interested in cases where the roof structure is sound but the covering and underlayment have localized damage.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.roofingdiscussions.com/community/wood-shake-cedar-shingles/">Wood Shake &amp; Cedar Shingles</category>                        <dc:creator>adventure_charlie</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Struggling to find sustainable wood roofing that&#039;s actually affordable</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Been looking into replacing my roof lately, and I really wanted to go with something wood-based because I love the natural look. But man, it&#039;s been way harder than I thought to find somethin...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Been looking into replacing my roof lately, and I really wanted to go with something wood-based because I love the natural look. But man, it's been way harder than I thought to find something that's both sustainable and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I mean, cedar shakes look amazing, but then I read about how some of them aren't harvested sustainably, and the ones that are certified sustainable seem to cost like twice as much. 

Then I stumbled onto reclaimed wood shingles, which sounded awesome at first - like, recycling old barns or buildings into roofing material? Sign me up. But turns out they're even pricier because of the labor involved in reclaiming and processing them. Ugh.

I also saw something about thermally modified wood shingles, which are supposed to be more durable and eco-friendly because they don't use chemicals. But again, the price tag is pretty steep, and I'm not even sure how widely available they are around here.

Honestly, I'm starting to wonder if sustainable wood roofing is just one of those things that's only realistic if you've got extra cash lying around. Or maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places? Curious if anyone else has run into this issue or found a decent compromise between sustainability and affordability.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>is cedar shake roofing really worth the price?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We just had cedar shakes installed on our house last summer, and um, gotta say, it looks amazing. Like, neighbors-stop-and-stare amazing. But man, the price tag was a bit of a shocker. I kne...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[We just had cedar shakes installed on our house last summer, and um, gotta say, it looks amazing. Like, neighbors-stop-and-stare amazing. But man, the price tag was a bit of a shocker. I knew it'd be pricier than asphalt shingles, but didn't expect it to be quite that steep. Curious if anyone else here has gone with cedar shakes - do you feel like it was worth the extra cash in the long run?]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.roofingdiscussions.com/community/wood-shake-cedar-shingles/">Wood Shake &amp; Cedar Shingles</category>                        <dc:creator>carolmiller205</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Fixing up wood shake shingles without losing your sanity</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Had a few shingles on my wood shake roof damaged after the last storm. I managed to patch them up by carefully removing the broken shakes, sliding in new ones, and securing with galvanized n...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Had a few shingles on my wood shake roof damaged after the last storm. I managed to patch them up by carefully removing the broken shakes, sliding in new ones, and securing with galvanized nails. Um, anyone got simpler tricks or better tips?]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.roofingdiscussions.com/community/wood-shake-cedar-shingles/">Wood Shake &amp; Cedar Shingles</category>                        <dc:creator>matthewsurfer</dc:creator>
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