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The Benefits of Specifying
Western Red Cedar Shakes and Shingles
When compared with other roofing
products, there is no doubt none can match the
natural beauty and durability of Western Red
Cedar shakes and shingles. The look of natural
cedar shakes have been copied by imitators more
than any other roofing product ever made – as
they say, imitation is the sincerest form of
flattery. And with the natural qualities
infused in it by Mother Nature, cedar will
protect your home for years.
The look and protection of cedar
has always made it the first choice for high-end
homes, and Anglo’s transferable warranty of our
cedar roofs for up to 50 years protects this
investment, and allows you to pass on this peace
of mind when it is time to sell.
Cedar is a natural insulator
against the environment; competitors can’t come
close to the thermal efficiency of wood. In
fact, cedar has twice the thermal resistivity
(R-value) of asphalt, 5 times that of slate, 8
times that of concrete, and hundreds of times
that of steel and aluminum.
In terms of structural strength,
cedar is the clear leader. Cedar weighs up to
75% less than its competitors. Wood roofing
actually adds to the structural strength of your
roof, rather than simply adding weight, making
it highly desirable in earth-quake prone areas.
In addition, the natural resiliency of wood
fibres allow them to provide superior hail and
hurricane resistance (tested up to 130 mph), and
eliminate the freeze-thaw shock which can damage
imitation products.
Cedar roofing is a responsible
choice, produced from a renewable resource,
which is more than our competitors can claim,
which pump or mine their raw materials from deep
in the ground, adding to greenhouse gas
emissions. Wood regenerates naturally. Canada
retains over 91% of its original forested area,
far more than any other country in the world.
Only 25% of this is managed forest which is
available to log, and no more than .5% of this
can be harvested annually, and must be
replanted, by law. This is why Canada’s rate of
deforestation is zero, compared to
a global average of 2%, per the UN State of the
World’s Forests report. |
