Cedar Roofs

There are so many amazing qualities and benefits to installing a cedar roof over other roof materials.  Here are some of the top ones:

• Durability
• Highly wind resistant
• Stand up well to hail damage
• Insulates twice as well as asphalt
• When properly treated can be totally fire resistant
• Very appealing and ageless
• Resistent to damage

It is no doubt a very prestigious roofing material. However, cedar roofing can be one of the most expensive type or roofing to install, as well as a tricky one to maintain. In order to maximize a cedar roofs life and longevity it is important to follow certain guidelines to take care of it properly.  Over time some of the things can cause damage to a cedar roof’s integrity are water and sunlight.   As an organic material, cedar can be susceptible to other organic substances that would attempt to  break it down.  That is why it is very crucial to keep it clean and free of moss and lichen or mold that will often grow on it in a moist environment.  Keeping large branches or trees from growing close to your cedar roof is a good tip.  These organisms will eat away at your roof and gradually weaken it over time.   It is also important to keep a cedar roof dry, so it might be advisable to plan to install an asphalt, tile, or metal roof if you are building or renovating a house in a very damp climate or near lots of trees and bodies of water such as lakes ponds and oceans.

Find a reputable roof cleaner such as roof cleaning boston to properly and gently soft-wash your cedar roof with the right mixture of solutions so as not to damage your gorgeous cedar roof and keep it functioning well and looking sharp for generations to come.

When in doubt on how to care for your cedar roof always contact your manufacturer or installer, and roof cleaning companies will also give you great advice on the best course of action depending on the condition of your roof.