How Long Does A Cedar Shingle Roof Last?
How Long Does A Cedar Shingle Roof Last?
Cedar shingles are a popular roofing material because of their natural beauty and ability to last up to 50 years with proper maintenance. Cedar shingles are made from cedar wood, a durable material resistant to rot and decay.
When properly installed and maintained, a cedar shingle roof can provide homeowners many years of protection from the elements. Cedar is a type of tree known for its durability and resistance to rot, making it an ideal material for roofing.
Cedar shingles are usually installed on homes and other buildings where there is a lot of rainfall or snowfall, as they can withstand the weight of the water and snow.
How Much Does It Cost To Remove And Replace A Shingle Roof?
A shingle roof replacement might cost as little as $1,200 or as much as $30,000. Having said that, most roofing contractors would charge between $3.50 and $5.50 per square foot, or $350 to $550 per square (100 square feet), to build or replace an asphalt shingle roof.
This cost would usually include replacing the roofing materials and labor, including delivery of the necessary materials to the job site. Generally, a total roof replacement would be conducted in two steps: removing all roofing material and installing the new roofing material.
The roofer might first remove the existing shingles by hand or with a power tool, depending on the type of shingle used. Then, new asphalt shingles are installed over wood sheathing or plywood to provide an adequate base for the new material.
In some cases, a total replacement may involve removing all existing covering materials except re-purposing existing trusses or framing members that can be reused as part of a new structure’s design.
How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Composite Shingle Roof?
A replacement composite cedar shake shingle roof will cost between $14.00 and $18.00 per square foot. On the other hand, a composite slate shingle roof replacement averages roughly $10.00 to $12.00 per square foot and can cost up to $20.00 or more per square foot.
The actual replacement material costs will depend on the specific shingle materials used as well as the size of the roof.
