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Real & Synthetic Cedar Shake

Cedar Shake Roofing in Jasper, GA

Brick home with dormers and a completed cedar shake roof by Mr. Wilson's Roofing
30+Years of Experience

Need a cedar shake roof in Jasper, GA installed, repaired, or restored? Our crew installs and services real and synthetic cedar shake on homes and businesses across the North Georgia mountains. Every project starts with a free inspection and a written estimate. We typically respond to quote requests within 24 hours, so you get a clear scope and honest pricing fast.

  • Real and synthetic cedar shake
  • Stainless steel fasteners and felt interlayment
  • Every line item in your written estimate
  • Maintenance visits to clear moss and debris
Install · Repair · Restore

Our Cedar Shake Roof Services

Aerial view of a brick home with dormers during a synthetic shake roof replacement

Cedar Shake Roof Installation

A new cedar roof starts with a full tear-off and a deck inspection. We replace soft or rotted sheathing. Then we install underlayment, felt interlayment between courses, and stainless steel fasteners.

You can choose real cedar or synthetic cedar shake. Synthetic shake gives the same rustic look with less upkeep. Cost depends on roof size, pitch, and material grade, and your free estimate lists each line item.

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Before: heavily weathered cedar shake roof on a brick home in a wooded North Georgia neighborhood

Cedar Shake Roof Repair

Most cedar repairs involve split, cupped, or missing shakes and worn flashing at valleys, chimneys, and skylights. We replace damaged shakes one at a time and match width and color as closely as possible. Early repairs keep water out of the roof deck and stop small leaks from becoming rot.

After hail or high winds, we inspect and photograph the damage. We meet your insurance adjuster on site and complete the repair once the claim is approved.

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Brava synthetic cedar shake roof replacement on a brick home in North Georgia after storm damage

Cedar Shake Roof Restoration & Maintenance

Cedar roofs in the mountains stay damp under hardwood and pine shade. That moisture feeds moss, lichen, and rot. Our maintenance visits clear needles and leaves from keyways and valleys, remove growth with low-pressure cleaning, and replace failed shakes.

We can then apply a preservative treatment to slow weathering. Routine care helps a cedar shake roof reach its full service life, which often runs 30 years or more.

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Why Mr. Wilson's

Why Homeowners Choose Mr. Wilson's Roofing

Experience you can check

Our team brings more than 30 years of construction experience. We are licensed and insured, and more than 500 Georgia homeowners trust us with their roofs.

Honest material advice

We install both real and synthetic cedar shake, so we have no reason to push one over the other. If your lot sits under heavy shade, we explain how that affects real cedar and when synthetic shake makes more sense.

No-pressure process

Your quote shows materials, labor, and any deck repairs before work starts, so you know the full cost up front. We also serve commercial properties with the same clear, written scope.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Shake Roofs

What is the average lifespan of a cedar shake roof?

A well-maintained cedar shake roof typically lasts 30 years or more. Routine maintenance—clearing debris, removing moss and lichen, and replacing failed shakes—helps extend the roof's service life and protect against water damage.

How much does it cost to install a cedar shake roof?

Cedar shake roof installation cost depends on roof size, pitch, and material grade. You can choose real Western red cedar or synthetic cedar shake, which offers the same rustic look with less maintenance. A free written estimate breaks down all materials, labor, and deck repairs.

What's the difference between real and synthetic cedar shake?

Real Western red cedar offers authentic aesthetics but requires more maintenance in shaded, damp areas. Synthetic cedar shake provides the same rustic appearance with significantly less upkeep, making it ideal for wooded lots where moisture feeds moss and rot.

Can a cedar shake roof be repaired, or does it need replacement?

Most cedar shake roof damage can be repaired. Common issues include split, cupped, or missing shakes and worn flashing. Early repairs prevent leaks from becoming structural rot. A professional inspection determines whether repair or full replacement is best.

Why does moss and lichen grow on cedar shake roofs?

Cedar roofs in shaded, mountainous areas stay damp under tree coverage, creating ideal conditions for moss, lichen, and rot. Regular low-pressure cleaning and maintenance visits remove growth and debris, slowing weathering and protecting the cedar shake roof structure.

Is cedar shake roof restoration necessary for older roofs?

Yes, restoration and maintenance help older cedar shake roofs reach their full lifespan. Services include clearing debris, removing moss and lichen, replacing failed shakes, and applying preservative treatments to slow weathering and prevent costly water damage.

Areas We Serve

Roofing Across North Georgia

Our crew works on homes and businesses throughout North Georgia. Choose your town to see how we can help with your roof.

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Your quote shows materials, labor and any deck repairs before work starts. We typically respond to quote requests within 24 hours.