Cedar Shingle Roofing in Martinsburg, WV
Sawn cedar shingle roofs, sidewall shingles, and repairs by Jade Roofing & Construction in Martinsburg, WV. Serving Berkeley, Jefferson, Washington, Frederick, and Franklin Counties with Waldun cedar and DaVinci composite options.
Cedar Shingles: The Clean, Tailored Wood Roof
Cedar shingles are sawn smooth on both faces and laid in tight, even courses, so the roof reads as a fine texture rather than the rough shadow lines of hand-split shakes. They are the traditional roof on Colonial and Cape-style homes across the Panhandle and on the older houses around Baker Park in Frederick, and they are the material most people picture when they say “wood roof.” Installed with airflow and the right fasteners, a cedar shingle roof lasts 25 to 35 years and weathers to an even silver.
We install premium-grade Waldun cedar shingles over a ventilated underlayment mat so the wood dries from both sides, with stainless steel fasteners that will not streak the roof and copper flashing at every valley, wall, and chimney. Exposure is set to the pitch, keyways are staggered course to course, and the ridge is finished with factory cedar hip and ridge units.
Cedar shingles are as common on walls as on roofs in our area: gable ends, dormer cheeks, and full sidewalls on Cape Cods and cottages. We install and replace sidewall shingles too, and we can match a new roof to existing wall shingles or the reverse.
Built to Breathe, Fastened to Last
The two things that shorten a cedar shingle roof are trapped moisture and the wrong nails. We address both on every job: a breathable mat or spaced sheathing under the shingles, and stainless fasteners rather than galvanized. Moss is the third enemy on shaded slopes, and we can add zinc or copper strips at the ridge that keep it from taking hold.
For homeowners with an existing cedar roof, we repair before we recommend replacement: swapping split or curled shingles, rebuilding flashing, and cleaning and treating the surface. If you want the look without the maintenance, DaVinci composite shingles give you cedar texture in a polymer tile with a 50-year warranty and a Class A fire rating. Jade Roofing & Construction is based in Martinsburg, GAF Certified Plus, a licensed Maryland Home Improvement contractor (MHIC #167279), BBB Accredited, and rated 5.0 across 37 Google reviews.
Why Jade for Cedar Shingles
A cedar shingle roof rewards patience and punishes shortcuts. Here is our approach.
Precise, Even Coursing
Exposure set to the pitch, keyways staggered, straight lines from the ground. A cedar shingle roof looks tailored or it looks wrong; there is no middle.
Airflow Underneath
Ventilated underlayment mat or skip sheathing on every cedar roof we install. The wood dries, so it lasts.
Stainless, Copper, and Zinc
Stainless nails, copper flashing, and optional zinc ridge strips against moss. No galvanized hardware anywhere near the cedar.
Common questions about cedar shingle roofing
Cedar shingles or cedar shakes: which should I choose?
Shingles are sawn smooth and lay flat and uniform; shakes are split, thicker, and rougher with deep shadow lines. Shingles suit Colonials, Capes, and cottages; shakes suit farmhouses and rustic designs. Cost is similar. We can show you both on your roof.
How long do cedar shingle roofs last?
25 to 35 years is typical for premium cedar shingles installed over a ventilated underlayment with stainless fasteners, and longer with periodic cleaning and treatment. Roofs installed without airflow commonly fail sooner.
Do you replace cedar sidewall shingles too?
Yes. Gable ends, dormers, and full sidewalls on Capes and cottages are common jobs for us across the Eastern Panhandle and Frederick County, and we match new wall shingles to an existing roof or the other way around.
What maintenance does a cedar roof need?
Keep it clean and let it dry. That means clearing leaves and moss, especially on shaded north slopes, trimming overhanging branches, and applying a preservative treatment every few years. We offer inspections and treatments as a service.
Is there a low-maintenance alternative that still looks like cedar?
Yes. DaVinci Roofscapes composite shingles are molded from real cedar, hold their color, never need treatment, and carry a 50-year manufacturer warranty with a Class A fire rating. We install them on homes that want the look without the upkeep.
Brands We Work With
Jade Roofing & Construction is a GAF Certified Plus contractor, an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, and a James Hardie Alliance Select Contractor. We install manufacturer-approved systems from GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, DaVinci Roofscapes, Brava Tile, James Hardie, LP SmartSide, ProVia, Alside, and VELUX.
