Should you replace your Cedar Shake Roof with a Metal Roof?
YES, shake styled metal roofing gives you the look of real cedar shakes, offering durability and low maintenance compared to traditional wood cedar shakes. With metal roofing products like Country Manor Shake, Timber Creek Shake, and Olde World Cedar Shake, Metal Roofing Systems can provide you with the rustic beauty of cedar with the strength of interlocking metal, resisting severe weather, fire, mold, and pests, making them a long-lasting, energy-efficient alternative for homeowners in areas like Madison, WI and Southern Wisconsin
Key Products & Features
- Country Manor Shake: An interlocking aluminum system with a hand-split cedar look, offering high wind resistance (up to 110 MPH rain) and energy efficiency.
- Timber Creek Shake: Made from strong G-90 galvanized steel with a 3D profile, combining cedar aesthetics with metal’s resilience against extreme weather.
- Olde World Cedar Shake: A heavy-duty aluminum alloy with a Kynar finish for heat reflection, designed for durability in harsh climates.
- Rustic Metal Shingle: Offers a realistic wood grain without the common issues of wood (warping, rot, mold).
Benefits Over Real Cedar
- Durability: Metal versions won’t split, warp, rot, or host mold/moss, unlike real wood shakes.
- Low Maintenance: Eliminates the high upkeep needed for wood shakes.
- Fire Resistance: Metal roofs offer superior fire protection compared to natural wood.
- Longevity: Can last for decades, often exceeding real cedar’s lifespan with proper installation.
- Energy Efficiency: Features like Kynar paint reflect solar heat, keeping homes cooler.
Why Choose The Shake Metal Roofing?
- The roof is absolutely beautiful, and you get the classic, rich look of cedar but with modern technology and significantly less maintenance.
- It’s an investment that protects against severe weather (hail, high winds) while increasing property value.
- Many options are recyclable and made from recycled content, offering environmental benefits.
- Replacing A Roof Isn’t Cheap! It’s Even More Expensive When you have to keep replacing it. Your new metal shake roof is permanent and guaranteed.
Contact Metal Roofing Systems for a free estimate today or call 608 663 2687! Easy financing available!