Cedar Shake Roofing in Reading, Pennsylvania

Cedar Shake Roofing in Reading means roofing built for the Pennsylvania climate - the heat, the humidity, and the storms. The Pennsylvania heat and the humidity feed the algae and the moss on the shaded slopes, and the tree debris coats the surface.

Signs Your Reading Roof Needs Cedar Shake Roofing

• Split or cracked shakes - the heat cycling has damaged the wood
• Cupped or curled shakes - the Pennsylvania sun has dried the wood unevenly
• Loose or missing shakes - the wind has pulled them free
• Moss on the shaded areas - the humidity is feeding the growth
• Light-colored or gray wood - the UV has bleached the surface

Why Reading Roofs Need Cedar Shake Roofing

The look is the main reason. The cedar shake gives the home a natural, textured look.

The durability is the second reason. The cedar is naturally resistant to the rot and the insects. With the right treatment, the cedar lasts 20-30 years.

How We Do Cedar Shake Roofing in Reading

1. Inspect the decking - make sure the roof sheathing is solid before the install
2. Install the underlayment - the waterproofing in the valleys and the eaves
3. Lay the cedar shakes - the staggered pattern with the proper overlap
4. Flash the penetrations - the chimney, the vents, and the skylights
5. Seal and treat - the moisture treatment on the new wood

Cedar Shake Roofing Costs in Reading

Service	Typical range	What’s included	Warranty
Cedar shake repair	$600 - $2,000	Replace damaged shakes, re-seal	2 years
Cedar shake replacement	$18,000 - $34,000	Full tear-off, new underlayment, new shakes	10 years
Moisture treatment	$500 - $1,400	Clean and treat the wood	3-5 years
Algae removal and treatment	$400 - $1,000	Remove the growth, treat the area	3 years

Preventing Problems in Reading

• Apply the treatment every 3-5 years - the humidity and the moss are the main wear factors
• Inspect after every storm - the wind finds the loose shakes
• Trim the trees over the roof - the branches and the shade feed the moss
• Keep the gutters clear - the debris holds the moisture against the wood

In the Reading climate, the cedar shake roof needs the treatment to slow the moisture damage. The humidity and the shade feed the moss. The treatment every few years keeps the wood sound for decades.

Serving Reading and Nearby Areas

We serve Reading and the surrounding ** Berks County communities - ** Wyomissing, Shillington, West Reading, Muhlenberg - and the wider ** Southeastern PA region.

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