Natural cedar. Properly installed.
Cedar Shake &
Shingle Roofing
Vancouver
Direct Roofing installs, replaces and repairs cedar shake and shingle roofs, sidewall shingles and architectural cedar accents—using carefully selected cedar products and complete moisture-management details built for BC properties.
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Texture + Precision
Shakes, shingles & details
Why natural cedar?
A roof or wall with
depth and warmth.
Cedar develops a dimensional exterior that manufactured materials cannot exactly duplicate. Product selection matters, but the assembly beneath it ventilation, drainage, flashings, fasteners and exposure—matters just as much.
Natural colour variation
Traditional or refined profiles
Roofing and siding applications
Custom architectural accents
Repairable individual pieces
Heritage-compatible character
Cedar is a complete exterior system. We plan for drying, water movement and critical transitions—not only the visible shakes or shingles.
Why property teams consider TPO
One team for
the
entire cedar exterior.
From a localized repair to a complete roof and coordinated sidewalls, the scope starts with the property condition and the look you want to preserve or create.
New Cedar Roof Installation
Complete shake or shingle assemblies for custom homes, additions, heritage work and premium new construction.
Cedar Roof Replacement
Removal, deck review, assembly upgrades and new cedar installation when deterioration is widespread.
Cedar Roof Repair
Targeted replacement of split, missing or deteriorated pieces plus assessment of flashings and leak pathways.
Cedar Shingle Siding
Natural sidewall shingles for full elevations, gables, dormers and architectural feature areas.
Custom Cedar Details
Decorative patterns, custom-cut pieces, ridge caps, transitions and coordinated cedar accents.
Inspection & Maintenance
Reviews focused on wear, drainage, ventilation, flashings, moss, debris and vulnerable details.
Cedar Roof Conversion
Clear options when an aging cedar roof is no longer the preferred material, including deck and ventilation review.
Chimneys, Valleys & Flashings
Careful integration where cedar coursing, metalwork and water movement meet.
Storm & Leak Response
Assessment and repair planning for active leaks, wind damage and displaced cedar.
Shakes or shingles?
Three profiles. Three expressions.
The visible texture, thickness and coursing differ. The best choice should fit the architecture, exposure and approved assembly.
Cedar Shingles
A sawn, comparatively uniform appearance for traditional, coastal and finely detailed homes.
- Clean coursing
- Multiple length formats
- Roof and sidewall products
- Decorative pattern potential
Hand-Split Shakes
A rugged face and pronounced shadow lines for homes where depth and rustic character lead the design.
- Textured split face
- Substantial profile
- Western Red or Alaskan Yellow
- Matching hip and ridge options
Tapersawn Shakes
A sawn appearance with shake-like thickness, creating controlled lines and a dimensional roof plane.
- Sawn faces
- Tapered thickness
- 18-inch and 24-inch families
- Premium ridge-cap options
Direct Cedar product inspiration
Choose the Cedar Before Choosing the Detail.
Availability, grade, treatment, certification and suitability should be confirmed for the exact roof or siding application before ordering.
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Roofing Shingles
Western Red and Alaskan Yellow cedar shingles in profiles such as 16-inch 5X, 18-inch Perfection and 24-inch Royal.
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Hand-Split Shakes
Textured Western Red or Alaskan Yellow cedar shakes for roofs seeking a pronounced, traditional profile.
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Tapersawn Shakes
Sawn faces and tapered profiles that sit between the texture of hand-split shakes and the refinement of shingles.
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R&R Siding Shingles
Rebutted-and-rejointed sidewall shingles in Western Red, Alaskan Yellow and Eastern White cedar options.
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Machine-Grooved Siding
Textured sidewall shingles that create shadow, rhythm and a more pronounced wall surface.
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Custom-Cut Cedar
Special shapes, dimensions and matching solutions for architectural features and restoration-oriented projects.
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Hip & Ridge Units
Matched cap units for compatible shingle, hand-split and tapersawn roof profiles.
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Accessories & Fasteners
Breather products, roofing felts and corrosion-resistant fasteners selected for the specified assembly.
Repair, maintain or replace?
Match the scope to the evidence.
Our goal is to help property owners understand when a localized repair makes sense and when continuing to patch an aging roof becomes poor value.
Repair May Make Sense
Best when surrounding cedar, flashings and the underlying assembly remain serviceable.
- One isolated leak or puncture
- Localized flashing failure
- Small damaged membrane area
- Roof has reasonable remaining life
Replacement May Make Sense
Condition-led cleaning, debris management, targeted work and monitoring to protect useful life.
- Recurring leaks in multiple locations
- Widespread membrane deterioration
- Extensive blistering or seam problems
- Underlying deck or drainage issues
- Repeated repairs are adding up
Replace
Appropriate when deterioration or assembly limitations make repeated repair poor value.
- Review roof condition
- Identify likely failure points
- Discuss repair and replacement options
- Provide a project-specific quote
Cedar roofing & siding FAQs
Useful answers before you choose.
Every cedar exterior is different, but these answers explain common scope, product and care decisions.
What is the difference between cedar shakes and shingles?
Cedar shingles generally have a more uniform sawn appearance. Hand-split shakes have a more textured face and stronger shadow lines, while tapersawn shakes balance thickness with smoother sawn faces.
Which cedar species can be considered?
Direct Cedar Supplies lists Western Red, Alaskan Yellow and Eastern White cedar product families. Suitability depends on roofing or siding use, appearance, specification and availability.
Can individual cedar pieces be repaired?
Often, yes. Localized replacement can be practical when surrounding cedar and the underlying assembly remain serviceable. Existing weathered colour cannot be matched exactly at installation.
How do I know whether my cedar roof needs replacement?
Widespread splitting, erosion, recurring leaks, broad fastening failure, deteriorated flashings or deck concerns may support replacement. The distribution and cause of damage matter.
Can cedar shingles be installed as siding?
Yes, with a sidewall product and wall-specific assembly. Sidewalls require appropriate weather-resistive layers, drainage, flashings, openings, corners and exposure.
Can cedar be used only on a gable or accent?
Yes. Cedar shingles can add warmth to gables, dormers, entries and feature walls, or cover full elevations. Adjacent-material transitions must shed water cleanly.
Why are ventilation and drying important?
Cedar manages weather best when water can drain and materials can dry. Roof ventilation, wall rainscreen strategy, clear drainage paths and compatible underlayers should be planned for the property.
Do cedar roofs require special fasteners?
Fastener material, length and placement must be compatible with the cedar product and assembly. Direct Cedar Supplies carries stainless-steel nail options; the project specification determines the choice.
Will new cedar match my weathered exterior?
New cedar is usually warmer and brighter than weathered material. Species, cut and dimensions can be coordinated, but colour evolves with exposure and exact matching should not be promised.
What belongs in a cedar estimate?
A useful scope identifies preparation, removals, repairs, cedar product, underlayers, ventilation or rainscreen components, flashings, fasteners, access, cleanup, exclusions and allowances.