Grades Of Cedar Roofing Shingles

If you're replacing your roof, cedar shakes or cedar shingles are an excellent way to increase the curb appeal of your home while also increasing your home's value. It's easy to see why someone would want to add cedar shakes or cedar shingles to their home. Cedar's beauty is unsurpassed by any other roofing material. But how do you choose which type of cedar roof you want to put on your house? The following paragraphs will help you understand cedar roofing material terminology.

Another easy aspect for you about starter shingles is some manufacturers produce starter shingles which can be used with the Field Shingles of their competitors. In other words, some starter shingles are interchangeable with the products of different manufacturers. Not all starter shingles however are interchangeable. To avoid any 'unpleasantness', double check with your roofing contractor that they will be installing a proper starter shingle.Starter shingles are, as their name implies, the starting shingles of a Roof System. They are installed on top of the Drip Edge/Rake Edge and on top of the Leak Barriers and begin the overlapping pattern for the remainder of Shingles (or tiles) on the roof.Besides the cosmetic advantages that these newer solar power shingles provide, they are also more durable than a standard solar panel installation. This is mainly due to the fact that a solar panel is typically mounted on a frame that is raised a few inches above the roofing material on a home. The gap between the solar panels and the roof allows rain, ice and debris to flow below the panel and off the roof. The challenge is that this gap also allows wind to flow beneath the solar panel, which creates a lifting action on the panel. In areas of high winds, this can be a concern and may damage a panel if it isn't mounted securely. Also, areas that receive heavy snowfall present a hazard for conventional solar panels as well. The weight of the accumulating snow can twist and damage a solar panel that is not supported fully. Because the solar panel shingles lie flat on the roof, they are not subjected to these hazards and can last for years once installed.Starters Shingles and Starter TilesBlue Label: This grade features 100% heartwood, 100% edge grain and no defects. They are the "perfect" shingle or shake. This cedar is also the most expensive of the four.The final touch. Ridge Shingles are to your roof like a picture frame is to a picture. What kind of frame did they put around the Mona Lisa in the Louvre? I'll bet you it wasn't purchased at Wal-Mart... And what a difference it makes to have a good quality ridge shingle installed.There are a total of 4 different grades of red cedar. The following list contains the four types of cedar shingles and cedar shakes:

Cedar shakes and cedar shingles are beautiful, and they're also a great investment. Knowledge of terms such as CCA, premium grade, Number 1, blue label and black label will help you select the right cedar roof for your home.

Author: Elite Roofing and Home Improvements