Synthetic Wood Shake Roofing Products for Home Builders

CEDUR Synthetic Roofing Benefits for Builders

As a home builder you are a talented industry professional that dreams, creates, and inspires. You use trusted resources to create beautiful, worry-free, efficient homes. Your creations stand the test of time and provide your customers with comfort, warmth, and peace of mind. CEDUR synthetic roofing products will add beauty and long-term value to your creations. CEDUR Synthetic Roofing Products are environmentally friendly when compared to traditional roofing materials and will last much longer than roofing alternatives like asphalt shingles, wood shake shingles and architectural shingles. Discerning property owners choose CEDUR as the low maintenance, high performance roofing product that enhances the beauty and value of their property.

synthetic roofing benefits for home builders

“ I chose to roof my home with CEDUR because of it’s very realistic wood appearance, it’s Class A Fire Rating, impact resistance, resistance to freeze thaw cycles, and high wind rating. I am very happy to say nine years later, the roof looks great and it has performed very well in our high alpine environment. I recommend the use of CEDUR to all homeowners, especially those living in the mountains. ”

— Houlihan-Fountainhead Studios | Telluride, CO

Why Builders prefer CEDUR Synthetic Roofing Products

Durability

The roofing product you choose to install must withstand nature’s harsh elements. CEDUR has passed the roofing industry’s most difficult testing standards with regards to impact resistance and fire resistance. CEDUR synthetic shakes provide extreme fire resistance and in the event of a fire, CEDUR shakes can extinguish flame spread and not allow a flame to propagate on the surface of the product. Our fire-resistant synthetic roofing products can be used in high-risk fire zones and Wildland Urban Interface zones (WUI).

Class A Fire Rating – ASTM E108 – UL790 – (highest fire rating obtainable), without the need of a special fire resistant underlayment during installation
Extinguishes flame spread in the event of a fire, does not allow a flame to propagate on the surface of the product
Wind certification to 115 mph – warrantied to 90 mph – higher wind speed is achievable if needed
Class 4 Impact Rating – UL 2218 – (highest rating obtainable)

Maintenance

As a builder it is imperative to source materials that are durable, reliable, and low maintenance. Materials that are low maintenance will aid to preserve a building’s appearance. CEDUR Synthetic Roofing Products feature a 50 Year Limited Warranty and are Class 4 Impact Rated and Class A Fire Rated (highest available ratings). A CEDUR synthetic roof gives any home classic wood beauty without the constant maintenance and headaches inherent in wood shakes or alternative roofing materials.

No chemical preservatives or treatments are required
Resistant to water absorption, scuffing, scraping, freeze/thaw and decaying
Less maintenance than wood shake shingles and alternative roofing materials

Authentic Wood Shake Appearance

CEDUR synthetic roofing products are designed and engineered to replicate the enduring beauty of natural cedar shakes. No other building material manufacturer can replicate the authentic wood shake look like CEDUR Synthetic Roofing Products. Our polyurethane based synthetic roofing shakes are molded from natural cedar shakes and look just like heavy hand split natural cedar shakes. Provide your customers with long term safety, peace of mind, and lasting wood beauty that increases a property’s curb appeal and value.

Can be installed in straight courses
Can be installed in staggered courses
No plastic sheen or shiny appearance
3/4” inch butt end provides thick beautiful shadow lines and deep grooves
Solid product throughout – no cavity back on the underside of the product

Life Expectancy and Insulation Value

Due to our polyurethane product composition, CEDUR synthetic shakes provide inherent insulation value, CEDUR shakes are rated at an insulation value of R > 2.0 R factor. Our synthetic roofing shakes provide insulation by design and may help decrease cooling costs in the summer and increase heat savings in the winter. The cost of cedar shake shingles varies depending on your state and your location. Just remember, if you are looking into traditional roofing alternatives like wood shake shingles, concrete roof tiles, or asphalt shingles, they do have a shortened life cycle and they will require more maintenance over time when compared to synthetic products.

Insulation Value – Rated at an insulation value of R > 2.0 R factor (approximately 20% greater than natural heavy cedar shakes)
Longer life cycle than traditional roofing materials
50 Year Limited Warranty

CEDUR Synthetic Roofing Products and Sizing

Please note: Chalk lines should be snapped on the underlayment with the tips of the shakes following the lines. Do not snap lines on the CEDUR shakes or use red chalk as the chalk may permanently discolor the shakes. Material pallets should not be stacked more than two pallets high. During roof installation, please ensure proper keyway spacing between shakes and proper course alignment. Keyways should not line up vertically from course to course. More information is below.