Though there are many benefits to a cedar roof, especially if you live in British Columbia - the durability, the resistance to wind, the reliability, and the ability to cut your heating and cooling costs just to name a few - the good people at Cedarex don't want you to buy a cedar roofing package unless you know all the facts ahead of time. It's just how we're wired.

The way we see it is, if you know all the upside, and any downside, you may have a better understanding about what to do in terms of taking care of your British Columbia cedar roof, and you'll be able to get the most out of your investment.

One oft-mentioned drawback when it comes to cedar roofing is the risk of fire. Many home owners associations and even states have outlawed external wood on homes because of the risk of fire, however cedar roof shingles and shakes are usually not any more susceptible to fire than any other shingle, short of concrete or metal, and in fact Cedarex products are fire-resistant, especially when you choose to have them treated post-installation. During this process, they are treated with chemicals that will keep them fire retardant for life.

Now, when we say fire-retardant, note that we're not saying fire proof, but in actuality it is not always a good thing to have a roof that won't burn in a fire, because the alternative is for it to hold in the heat and eventually collapse on itself. This tendency is one that sees many fire departments refuse to go into homes with concrete and metal roofing, for risk they might get killed by collapsing heavy debris.

Another perceived drawback of cedar shakes from Western Canada is their cost. Cedar is admittedly more expensive than some man-made products that are used to make shingles and shakes for some homes in your neighborhood. Though other roofing products save you money in the short term, in the end you actually save money with a cedar roof because it will help keep your heating and cooling bills down, will lower (or even eliminate) your maintenance and repair bills, and you won't need to replace your roof for 20, 30, even 50 years (if you use Cedarex-treated shakes). In addition, you will increase the overall appraisal value of your home. Either way, the extra cost up front ends up bringing a massive return on your investment down the road.

Cedar roofs are popular for many reasons. The biggest advantages to a cedar roof are the durability, beauty, and even the environmentally friendliness of them, which is perfect for a home located in a place like Vancouver's lower mainland. In the end, it would be incorrect to say that other roofing options don't have their advantages, but when one compares all the options, and the potential return on investment in buying a new roof that will last half a century, the positives of Cedarex treated shakes far outweigh the negatives.

Call today and find out for yourself how a Cedarex roof will improve your home - and your bottom line.