Providing Peace of Mind Since 1932Cedar shake and shingle roofing gives a home a look no other material replicates. Rich texture and natural variation add depth and warmth to a roofline, which is why homeowners request cedar roofing in Minneapolis, MN. At Garlock-French, we treat cedar as a craft. Our crews bring the training this material demands to every job.
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Cedar looks distinctive and performs well as a roofing material when installed correctly. Correct installation accounts for plank width and exposure. It also calls for a fastening pattern suited to Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles. Our crews have installed cedar shake roofing across the Twin Cities for decades, and we understand the techniques that keep this material standing up through Minnesota winters and humid summers. Every plank gets our attention, and we check each course before moving to the next. Most cedar roofing installed here uses Western Red Cedar, a species prized for its natural oils, which resist rot and insects without chemical treatment.
Homeowners across Minneapolis choose cedar roofing services for reasons that go beyond curb appeal:
If you’re comparing cedar roofing contractors in Minneapolis or St. Paul, MN, look for a crew with direct cedar shake shingle roofing experience rather than general roofing experience alone. Garlock-French has served the Twin Cities since 1932, and our in-house crews regularly install cedar. We don’t subcontract this work out. We guide you through species selection and exposure spacing. We also walk you through treatment options so your finished roof matches your home’s style and your budget. Our estimators thoroughly check your property. They note the ventilation and slope conditions specific to your roof and recommend a cedar system designed for how your home sheds snow and handles spring melt.
Cracked, cupped, or curling shakes usually show up before a cedar roof fails completely. Cedar roof replacement in Minneapolis and across the Twin Cities typically starts with an inspection of the decking beneath the shakes, since that wood often wears out before the shakes themselves do. We check the decking for soft spots and moisture damage. We also confirm the attic ventilation is doing its job, since poor airflow shortens the life of even a well-installed cedar roof. From there, we scope your cedar roof replacement based on your home’s sun exposure and snow load, and we recommend the grade and thickness of cedar that best fit both.
Our cedar roofing services in Minneapolis start with an honest assessment of your home and your goals for the finished roof, matched to your budget. Cedar frequently shows up on the historic homes we restore across Minneapolis and St. Paul, since it matches original building materials better than modern composites. We fabricate custom metal flashing and trim in-house, so your cedar roof gets custom-built details instead of generic stock parts.
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