Property Managers and Homeowner Associations

As a Property Manager or Homeowner Association, you understand the importance of maintaining the value and appearance of the property you manage. One of the most important benefits of a Homeowner Association is that it acts as a safeguard for property values within a community. It is your job to recommend quality products that will stand the test of time and provide property owners with long-term value and peace of mind. Traditional roofing materials found on aged properties may no longer meet modern safety requirements or building codes. CeDUR Synthetic Roofing Products provide long term value and will help increase the curb appeal, property value and long-term value of any property.

“ As I’m sure you know, in a side-by-side comparison, there is no comparison. The majority of our homeowners currently have wood shake roofs and are sick at the sight of asphalt/composition going up in their HOA’s. I believe there is a tremendous market for CeDUR shakes in the Pacific Northwest. ”

— Building Supply Contractor | Seattle, WA

Synthetic Wood Roof — CeDUR Synthetic Roofing Product Benefits

Preserves the Wood Shake Look of Historic Landmarks
Class 4 Impact Rated - UL 2218 Class 4
Class A Fire Rated - ASTM E108, UL 790
50 Year Lifetime Limited Warranty

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Why Property Managers and Homeowner Associations prefer CeDUR Synthetic Roofing Products

To Preserve the Architectural Integrity of a Neighborhood or Property

Many older Homeowner Associations and aged properties were designed and intended to feature a cedar wood shake roof. This is because in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s old growth cedar shake roofs were widely available, popular, dependable, and in demand. Old growth cedar shake roofs are very durable and long lasting and if maintained properly, they can last for decades. However, as time has passed, old growth cedar has become more difficult to source and more expensive than ever before. New growth wood is now common in the lumber industry and building materials industry. The most significant difference between these two products is the lack of density and maturity in new growth wood. Old growth wood is notoriously more durable and long lasting than new growth wood, but old growth wood is not as common as it once was. At CeDUR, we can manufacture synthetic roofing products that look just like old growth hand split heavy natural cedar shakes. Our polyurethane based synthetic roofing products are very durable and will not naturally degrade over a shortened period. Unlike natural cedar shakes, you do not need to apply chemical treatments or preservatives to maintain the product composition over time. CeDUR synthetic shakes make it possible to match the original and intended look of a historic property or older Homeowners Association while providing modern day performance characteristics and incredible wood shake beauty.

Perfectly replicates the enduring wood shake beauty of old growth hand split heavy cedar wood shakes
Helps preserve the intended architectural look and design of historic landmarks
Indistinguishable from hand split natural cedar wood shakes
Provides modern day performance characteristics
No need for chemical treatments or preservatives

Insurance Benefits for Roofing with CeDUR

Natural wood shake shingles and other traditional roofing materials are potentially a high-risk liability for insurance companies covering residential dwellings. As a result, insurance companies may charge premiums for homeowners with a wood shake roof. Insurance companies are cautious of advising homeowners to install or re-repair their natural cedar shake roof, especially in high-risk wildfire danger zones due to durability concerns and fire risk associated with wood shake shingles. To replace a wood shake roof with a Class A Fire Rated and Class 4 Impact Rated roofing material like CeDUR, may alleviate insurance premiums. The installation of a new CeDUR synthetic roof means fire-resistance synthetic shake roof and potential reductions in homeowners insurance cost.

Due to our impact resistance and fire-resistant technology CeDUR is eligible for impact resistance discounts. CeDUR is listed on most major insurance companies’ premium credits product listing. This includes companies like State Farm Insurance, Chubb Insurance, and American Family Insurance. Homeowners with a CeDUR synthetic roof have the potential to receive insurance policy discounts.

With proper testing and certification, insurance companies are willing to provide homeowners with discounts for installing a Class 4 UL 2218 impact resistant roof. CeDUR synthetic roofing products are eligible for impact resistance discounts and CeDUR is listed on State Farm’s Premium Credits Product Listing. Click here to go to the State Farm website link of roofing products that are eligible for impact resistance discounts. CeDUR can be found on this State Farm Insurance document under “Alternative Materials” on page 47 (Colorado Roofing Products LLC dba CeDUR). Different states may have different roofing discounts.

CeDUR is eligible for impact resistance discounts through companies like State Farm Insurance, Chubb Insurance and American Family Insurance
Insurance savings - CeDUR is listed on State Farm Premium Credits Product Listing
Class 4 Impact Rated and Class A Fire Rated

Experience and Longevity

At CeDUR we have experience with Homeowner Associations and Property Managers throughout the United States. As a pioneer of polyurethane roofing materials since 1998, CeDUR has been a reliable roofing material for government projects, religious facilities, HOA’s, and educational buildings. CeDUR has been approved for use in many exclusive communities in the United States. CeDUR is also trusted on historic landmarks and historic structures throughout the United States. Preserving the historic wood shake look of an aged structure can be difficult, but you can trust CeDUR to provide any property with the most authentic wood shake roofing look for years to come.

Approved for use in many exclusive communities and mountain towns throughout the United States
Trusted on government projects, religious facilities, HOA’s and educational buildings
50 Year Lifetime Limited Warranty

Authentic Wood Shake Appearance

Our colors are designed and engineered to replicate the authentic beauty of natural cedar shakes and complement the architectural integrity of a home. While other roofing alternatives claim to offer the real wood shake look, none can match the authentic wood beauty of CeDUR synthetic roofing products. Other roofing products that attempt to look like natural cedar shakes can appear unauthentic and have a sheen look and shiny appearance in direct sunlight. CeDUR synthetic wood shakes do not utilize UV inhibitors or UV stabilizers.

CeDUR products give any property an authentic wood shake look and compliments most architectural styles and color schemes. CeDUR synthetic shakes will, by design, shift color upon exposure to the Sun. This color change takes place gradually over the first 90 days of installation (depending on time and intensity of Sun exposure) and then stabilizes at a weathered wood color for the life of the product. A CeDUR synthetic roof looks just like a heavy hand split natural cedar shake roof. Each CeDUR synthetic shake is molded from natural cedar shakes and features unique grain patterns and depth. Natural movement is designed into our product to give your roof the natural cedar shake appearance. Just like heavy hand split natural cedar shakes, CeDUR provides a 3/4” inch butt end. At CeDUR, we implement over 50 unique molds that are randomized daily, so every bundle of material is truly unique. A CeDUR synthetic wood roof provides stunning depth, dimension, thickness, and texture that you expect from the most realistic imitation shake.

Perfectly replicates the enduring wood shake beauty of heavy hand split natural cedar shakes
50+ molds are randomized daily so every bundle of material is truly unique
Thick beautiful shadow lines provide stunning curb appeal
3/4” inch butt end provides superior roof insulation value

CeDUR weighs only 170 pounds per roofing square. One roofing square, or square of roofing product, is the amount of material needed to cover 100 square feet of roof area. With CeDUR there should be no structural concerns at this weight. If you are working on a historical landmark or aged structure, it is best to consult with a CeDUR Team Member prior to installation.
No. CeDUR should not be installed over existing roofing materials. Improper installation will void the warranty.
No sealant is required on cut surfaces and no repair is required if CeDUR is cut or chipped because our product is developed to prevent moisture intrusion with Closed Cell Technology and features color through pigmentation and no cavity back.
Fire ratings (UL 790 testing protocol) are granted at one of three levels: Class A, Class B, and Class C. Class A is the highest rating a product can receive. The Class A Rating indicates the product has equaled the testing industry's most stringent fire resistance standard, a measure of how the roof will perform in severe fire conditions.
CeDUR boasts a Class A Fire Rating without the need of a special fire-resistant underlayment. When comparing fire resistance of synthetic roofing materials it is wise to understand that other synthetic, composite, or polymer based roofing products require a special fire-resistant underlayment during the roof installation. CeDUR is the only product that does not require that special underlayment.
Through our State of the Art Polyurethane manufacturing process we are able to engineer a product that provides high insulation value and is extremely resistant to fire. CeDUR shakes are a solid top to bottom and front to back and do not feature a cavity back underside. In addition, CeDUR is also composed of polyurethane where as most other synthetic or composite roofing products are composed of polyethylene.
Natural wood shakes ignite at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature on our Class A burn test reached a temperature in excess of 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit and CeDUR roofing shakes did not ignite. Through our patented manufacturing process CeDUR shakes achieve a Class A Fire Rating without the use of a special fire resistant underlayment. Discerning homeowners and industry professionals choose CeDUR because of our extreme fire resistance and stunning wood beauty.
CeDUR has established a strong network of roofing contractors that represent the highest standard of excellence, quality, and knowledge in the residential roofing industry. If you need assistance choosing a quality local roofing contractor, click here to visit our Find a Contractor page.
Yes, CeDUR can be installed in cold weather. However extra care should be taken when installations occur in temperatures below 40°F (4.4°C) and you should consult with CeDUR or a professional contractor if you are going to install CeDUR in temperatures below 40°F (4.4°C).
CeDUR is certified to a wind speed of 115 miles per hour (3 second gust) with a mean roof height no greater than 40 feet. Above 115 mile per hour wind resistance, installations are considered high wind and CeDUR should be consulted for proper design. By decreasing the exposure we are able to withstand greater wind speed. CeDUR is warrantied for wind speeds up to 90 miles per hour. For more information contact the CeDUR Technical Team at (720) 974-9200.
With installations dating back to 1998 CeDUR has been one of the leaders in the composite synthetic roofing product market. For over 20 years CeDUR has proven itself a reliable and dependable roofing material in one of nature's toughest testing grounds -the Western United States- where hail, wind, rain, fire, and snow conspire against all things man made.
The CeDUR Warranty is a 50 Year Lifetime Limited Warranty. Transferable in the first 5 years. Material and labor covered in first 10 years. Material pro rated after 10 year mark.

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.