Complete cedar field installation
New shakes installed as a coherent roof system.
Premium wood reroof
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement
Premium complete cedar shake reroof for homes where wood roofing is the intentional architectural choice.
What is cedar replacement?
Cedar shake roof replacement is a full reroof using cedar shakes or specified wood roofing components, including substrate preparation and correct detailing for a premium wood system.
Who this is for
Start with the condition, not the product
Owners committing to renew wood roof character when system-wide cedar wear makes repair no longer coherent.
Cedar shake roof replacement is a full reroof using cedar shakes or specified wood roofing components, including substrate preparation and correct detailing for a premium wood system.
Common warning signs
- System-wide cupping and splitting
- Repeated leaks across planes
- Underlayment failure under cedar
- Resale or planning concerns about remaining life
- Architectural intent to retain wood roofing
Assessment discipline
What Revolin evaluates
- 01
Shake grade and profile
- 02
Underlayment strategy
- 03
Ventilation and drying
- 04
Fire and project-context considerations
- 05
Geometry complexity
Typical causes
What often drives the need for this work
- Full service-life completion
- Chronic moisture
- Storm losses across many planes
- Substrate issues discovered over time
Methodology
How Revolin approaches the work
- 01Assess substrate and assembly needs
- 02Specify shake system and underlayment approach
- 03Protect the property through tear-off
- 04Install field and details as a complete wood roof assembly
- 05Review maintenance expectations for cedar
Process
From enquiry to completion review
- 01
Assess the existing wood roof and substrate
- 02
Specify shake grade, underlayment and detailing
- 03
Written scope and property-protection plan
- 04
Tear-off, substrate preparation and installation
- 05
Completion review and maintenance guidance
Materials & systems
Materials and detailing categories
- Cedar shakes of specified grade
- Underlayment systems
- Flashings compatible with wood roofs
- Fasteners and ridge details
Substrate and underlayment preparation
Address deck and water-shedding layers beneath the wood.
Detailing for wood roofs
Flashings and edges detailed for cedar performance.
Metro Vancouver climate
BC weather shapes the failure mode and the detail
Premium wood roofs in BC require honest maintenance expectations; replacement resets the assembly when repair no longer keeps up with systemic wear.
When this service is appropriate
When the homeowner wants a complete cedar system and the existing wood roof is at end of coherent service.
When another service may fit better
Localized failures on a still-strong field may still suit cedar repair.
When repair may make sense
Repair if only localized.
When replacement may make sense
Full cedar reroof when wear is systemic and wood is still the chosen system.
Scope
What influences the work
The actual scope is established after assessment. Revolin Roofing does not publish a one-size-fits-all price, lifespan or assembly because those depend on the building and selected system.
- Roof area
- Shake specification
- Substrate repairs
- Access
- Project complexity
Related services
Services often considered together
Premium wood roofs
Cedar Repair
Replace damaged cedar shakes and clean or restore localized areas on premium wood roofs.
Attic airflow
Ventilation Upgrade
Box vents, ridge vents, soffit intake and attic airflow correction to support roof and attic performance.
Transitions and interfaces
Flashing & Penetrations
Repair of chimney, wall, vent, pipe boot and other roof penetration flashings where water commonly enters Metro Vancouver roofs.
Eave components
Fascia & Soffit
Repair or replacement of rotten or damaged fascia, soffits and eave components that support gutters and edge detailing.
Questions
Before you decide
What is cedar shake roof replacement?
Cedar shake roof replacement is a full reroof using cedar shakes or specified wood roofing components, including substrate preparation and correct detailing for a premium wood system.
How long does a cedar shake roof last in BC?
Service life varies widely with shake grade, exposure, detailing and above all maintenance, so a single number would be misleading. Well-built and well-maintained cedar roofs in this region commonly serve for decades; neglected ones fail much earlier. Realistic expectations for your slopes and shading are part of the assessment.
What is the difference between cedar shakes and cedar shingles?
Shakes are split and thicker, with the textured face most people picture on premium wood roofs; shingles are sawn, thinner and more uniform. The choice affects appearance, detailing and cost, and it is settled during specification.
Does a cedar roof need special underlayment?
Wood roofs need an underlayment strategy that sheds water while letting the cedar dry, because cedar performs poorly when it cannot breathe. Interlayment between courses and appropriate eave protection are typical elements of a correctly built assembly.
Is cedar still a sensible roof choice in Metro Vancouver?
For the right home it remains a deliberate premium choice — architecture, neighbourhood character and the owner's commitment to maintenance all matter. The wet climate demands honest upkeep expectations; owners who prefer minimal maintenance are usually better served by another premium system.
Related project evidence
Before and after for this service
Roofing Transformation — Cedar Shake Roof Replacement
west-vancouver · Cedar shake
Roofing Transformation — Cedar Shake Roof Replacement
north-vancouver · Cedar shake
Next step
Request a clear assessment of your roof
Tell us what you are seeing and where the property is. We will use that context to plan the right next conversation.
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