Cedar Shake Roofing in Fountain, Colorado

The cedar shake roof gives the Fountain homes a natural look that suits the Colorado neighborhoods. The wood needs the fire-rated system in the Front Range wildfire zones. Cedar shake roofing in Fountain installs and repairs the roofs that fit the environment.

Why Cedar Shake Roofing Suits Fountain

• The look — the natural wood suits the mountain and the craftsman 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 Fountain

1. Check the fire zone — confirm the fire-rated system for the Front Range area
2. Prepare the deck — the underlayment and the ice-and-water shield at the eaves
3. Install the flashing — the valleys, the penetrations, and the 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 Fountain

Service	Typical range	What’s included	Warranty
Cedar shake roof	$18,000 – $35,000	Underlayment, flashing, cedar shakes	30 years
Fire-rated shake roof	$20,000 – $38,000	Underlayment, flashing, treated shakes	30 years
Cedar shake repair	$600 – $2,500	Replace cracked or missing shakes	5 years
Cedar roof treatment	$1,200 – $3,500	Clean, treat, and stain the shakes	5 years

Preventing Roof Problems in Fountain

• Check for the cracked and the split shakes — the altitude sun dries the wood
• Check the moss and the algae — the shaded slopes grow the moss
• Keep the valleys clear — the Front Range debris backs the water up
• Re-treat the wood every few years — the treatment protects the shakes

Expert tip: in Fountain, the cedar shake roof needs the fire-rated system. The Front Range fire zones require the treated shakes and the proper underlayment. The treated system protects the home and meets the code.

Serving Fountain and Nearby Areas

We install and repair cedar shake roofs across El Paso County — Fountain, Colorado Springs, Security-Widefield, Pueblo, and the surrounding Front Range communities.

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