Why synthetic shake
- The cedar look. Composite shake is molded to look like split cedar, in varied widths.
- No rot or splitting. No treatments, no moss, no curling boards.
- Less upkeep than cedar. Real cedar needs regular care to reach its full life. Composite shake doesn’t.
- Ratings by product line. Manufacturers publish impact and fire ratings for each line, and we’ll show you the spec sheet.
- Roof inspectionFreeInspection and estimate at no cost
Prices checked October 2026. Every proposal is one all-inclusive price: permits and sales tax built in.
Synthetic shake or real cedar
| Synthetic shake | Real cedar shake | |
|---|---|---|
| Upkeep | Very little | Regular cleaning and treatment |
| Rot and splitting | No | Yes, over time |
| Color over time | Holds its color | Weathers to gray |
| Cost | Higher than shingles | Higher than shingles |
Where it fits
Lodge-style and craftsman homes, cabins, high-end new builds, and replacements for tired cedar roofs. For porches and outbuildings, see metal roofing.
Our composite roofing work
We install Brava in all of its profiles, including cedar shake. Our finished Brava roof in the Terre Haute area, in the tile profile, came to about $57,000. See Brava synthetic tile and synthetic slate.
What synthetic shake costs
Quoted per project after a free inspection. Size, pitch, valleys, tear-off and decking move the number most. Every proposal is one all-inclusive price with permits and sales tax built in. Roofs are typically billed 75% at signing and 25% on completion.
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Synthetic shake questions
Can it go over my old cedar roof?
No. Old cedar comes off to the decking so bad wood can be found and replaced.
How long does it last?
Manufacturers back their lines with long limited warranties. We’ll show you the warranty for the line you pick, and our one-year workmanship warranty covers our installation.
Do you install it in Illinois?
No. We don’t hold an Illinois roofing license, so all of our roofing is in Indiana.
Want a roof that sets your house apart?
Send us a few details and Doug Stoliby, our sales manager, will contact you within one business day to discuss your goals, answer questions and schedule a site visit.
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