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SOME FACTS:
Every building product in use, including wood, steel, aluminum, plastic and concrete comes from a natural resource.
Go Green Cedar Roof and the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau would like you to consider that of all of these products, wood is incredibly strong, extremely durable, the most energy conserving, and the only product that is 100% reusable, recyclable and biodegradable.
THE SMART AND RESPONSIBLE CHOICE IS WOOD

THE MANY BENEFITS OF CEDAR ROOFING

There are many reasons that people consider a cedar wood roof for their home. It is a prestigious type of roof to have, looks fantastic, lasts longer and is all-natural, but there are actually many other reasons to choose a cedar roof for your home. Each has its own importance to the individual, but in the end, you will likely find that a cedar roof is exactly what you need for your home to look and function the way you want it to.

First of all, a cedar roof is a wonderful way to lower your heating and cooling costs. The cedar roof shingles and shakes are heavy enough with the natural woof fibers that they actually act as a second layer of insulation on your home. You tend to lose much of your heat through the roof, so particularly if you live in a cold weather area you will end up enjoying the cost benefits of your cedar roof.

Cedar shakes and shingles have a naturally high insulative value which equates to less energy consumption and lower heating bills. Tests prove wood roofs can keep your attic 28 degrees Fahrenheit cooler in severe summer heat. That equates to savings of over 20% on your cooling system. A comparative study and tests by the University of Texas at Arlington show that red cedar shingle roofing acts as a solar heat shield reflecting the sun's hot rays throughout summer and keeping warmth through the winter months.