Cedar Shingles
Red cedar, white cedar, and prefinished options — natural wood roofing with proven durability and timeless beauty that fits right into the Adirondack landscape.
What We Carry
Red Cedar Shingles
Western red cedar — the classic choice for natural wood roofing. Naturally resistant to rot, insects, and moisture. Rich warm color that weathers to a distinguished silver-gray.
- • #1 Blue Label (premium grade — tight grain, 100% heartwood, 100% edge grain)
- • #2 Red Label (standard grade — some flat grain, minor defects allowed)
- • 16″ and 18″ lengths
- • 4 bundles = 1 square at standard exposure
White Cedar Shingles
Eastern white cedar — a regional favorite that's lighter weight and more affordable than red cedar. Naturally resistant to decay with a lighter, more uniform color.
- • Extra grade (clear, knot-free)
- • Clear grade (minimal defects)
- • 16″ and 18″ lengths
- • Excellent dimensional stability
Prefinished Cedar Shingles
Special OrderFactory-stained or painted cedar shingles — eliminates the need for on-site finishing. Consistent color, faster installation, and immediate weather protection.
- • Multiple factory-applied colors available
- • Stained or solid-color finishes
- • Reduced on-site labor — no drying time needed
- • Special order — 2–3 week lead time
What We Stock
| Product | Coverage | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar Shingles — #1 Blue Label (16″) | 4 bdl / sq | Yes |
| Red Cedar Shingles — #1 Blue Label (18″) | 4 bdl / sq | Yes |
| Red Cedar Shingles — #2 Red Label (16″) | 4 bdl / sq | Yes |
| White Cedar Shingles — Extra (16″) | 4 bdl / sq | Yes |
| White Cedar Shingles — Extra (18″) | 4 bdl / sq | Seasonal |
| Cedar Ridge Cap | Linear bundles | Yes |
| Prefinished Cedar Shingles | Varies | Special order* |
* Prefinished cedar shingles are special order — typical lead time 2–3 weeks. Call for color options and pricing.
Why Cedar for Roofing?
- Natural insulation — cedar has 2× the insulating value of asphalt shingles
- 30–50 year lifespan — properly maintained cedar roofs last decades and can be repaired shingle-by-shingle
- Adirondack character — nothing matches the look of natural wood on a mountain home
- Wind resistant — individual shingles flex with wind rather than lifting like large sheet materials
Installation Notes
Cedar shingles require spaced sheathing or a ventilation mat over solid sheathing to allow proper airflow and drying. This is especially important in our high-moisture North Country climate.
Use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails only — standard galvanized nails will stain and corrode. We stock the right fasteners alongside our cedar shingles.
Need Cedar Shingles?
Red and white cedar in stock year-round — call for grade selection, pricing, and prefinished color options.