Cedar Shake Roofing in San Rafael, California

The cedar shake roof gives the San Rafael homes a natural look that suits the North Bay hills. The wood needs the fire-rated system in the Marin County zones. Cedar shake roofing in San Rafael installs and repairs the roofs that fit the environment.

Why Cedar Shake Roofing Suits San Rafael

• The look — the natural wood suits the craftsman and the rustic style homes
• The insulation — the wood provides the natural thermal barrier
• The repair ease — the individual shakes are easy to replace
• The treated fire rating — the fire-retardant treated shakes meet the county codes
• The durability — the quality cedar lasts 25 to 30 years

How We Install Cedar Shake Roofs in San Rafael

1. Check the fire zone — confirm the fire-rated system for the Marin County area
2. Prepare the deck — the underlayment and the ice-and-water shield at the eaves
3. Install the flashing — the corrosion-resistant valleys, penetrations, and drip edge
4. Install the shakes — the cedar shakes in the manufacturer’s pattern
5. Install the ridge and the hip pieces — the matching wood pieces finish the roof
6. Seal and treat — the fire-retardant treatment and the stain

Cedar Shake Roofing Costs in San Rafael

Service	Typical range	What’s included	Warranty
Cedar shake roof	$17,000 – $33,000	Underlayment, flashing, cedar shakes	30 years
Fire-rated shake roof	$19,000 – $35,000	Underlayment, flashing, treated shakes	30 years
Cedar shake repair	$550 – $2,200	Replace cracked or missing shakes	5 years
Cedar roof treatment	$1,100 – $3,300	Clean, treat, and stain the shakes	5 years

Preventing Roof Problems in San Rafael

• Check for the cracked and the split shakes — the damp and the age dry the wood
• Check the algae and the moss — the fog feeds the growth on the shaded slopes
• Keep the valleys clear — the eucalyptus leaves back the water up
• Re-treat the wood every few years — the treatment protects the shakes

Expert tip: in San Rafael, the cedar shake roof needs the fire-rated system. The Marin County fire zones require the treated shakes and the proper underlayment. The treated system protects the home and meets the code.

Serving San Rafael and Nearby Areas

We install and repair cedar shake roofs across Marin County — San Rafael, Novato, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Mill Valley, and the surrounding communities.

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