• Love Your Roof!

    Another happy customer completing his new roof. Western Red Cedar No.1 Blue Label 18" Perfection shingles, CCA Preservative Pressure Treated. Customer photo - 2004.

  • A Bay Area Beauty!

    Western Red Cedar No.1 16" 5X shingles applied on a wall in Berkley, CA at a 5" (125mm) exposure. The shingles were stained with an alkyd oil translucent stain. Staff photo - 2005.

  • Knoxville Heavy Handsplits

    Western Red Cedar Premium Grade 24" x 3/4" Heavy Handsplit Resawn Shakes, CCA treated, applied at 10" exposure using felt paper interlayment. Staff photo - 2012.

  • Tapersawn in Whistler, BC

    Photo taken at Whistler/Blackcomb, BC. It is a beautiful example of a Western Red Cedar Premium Grade 18" x 5/8" Tapersawn Shake. Staff photo - 2003.

  • Yellow Cedar in Seattle

    A custom built house along the Seattle waterfront required some special shakes for an extra special roof. Alaska Yellow Cedar 18" x 1/2" Handsplit and Resawn Shakes applied at a 5-1/2" exposure, CCA treated. Staff photo - 2011.

  • Cedar Shake Shingle Accessories

    Ensure your roof or sidewall project uses the finest, recommended fasteners, tools and techniques. All too many times we hear about incorrect applications not lasting to their full potential. Ask us for help! Staff photo - 2012.

  • World Wide Export

    We have shipments departing around the globe almost every day. USA Offshore shipments are our specialty. This photo shows a beautiful teak roof on a Buddhist Temple in Northern Thailand. Staff photo - 2011.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

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Searching for contractors to help you repair or replace your roof can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are many ways to sift through a number of roofing companies until you finally find the most reliable one. Here are some practical tips to help you with your research:
1. Look into the company details and history or track record.
Check the address, tax ID, business registration/license, and liability insurance of a contractor, among other credentials. Confirm the credibility of the contractor by consulting relevant local boards and organizations such as the Better Business Bureau. Find out whether there have been any complaints or legal actions taken against the company.
Once you have found a candidate, make sure the contractor provides you with client references, warranties on materials and workmanship, a reasonable and detailed written estimate, and comprehensive information regarding their processes and services.
2. Go for eco-friendly roofing and siding contractors.
Eco-friendly companies are those that suggest the use of cedar shingles and shakes, as these are durable, renewable, and bio-degradable. Before selecting a material, learn about the manufacturers that the contractors are affiliated with and determine whether or not their processes contribute to global warming. The roofing products or materials they offer should be lightweight and equipped with proper thermal insulation to increase home value and curb appeal.

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