West County Roofing has over 15 years of professional experience providing reliable roofing solutions for residential and commercial buildings with cedar shake roofs. We can provide you an accurate assessment of your roof, and provide you thorough explanations of the best roofing options to for the look and budget you desire.

Because of inherent structural differences, every shake roof will have unique needs. A correctly installed Cedar Shake Roof can be a beautiful sight on a home or business.

Shake roof installation begins a outfitted properly installed roof deck ready for sheathing. Our experienced roofers will then typically apply cedar or synthetic shakes to ¾” thick plywood for ideal nail performance, followed by coating the entire roof deck with 30-pound roofing felt as recommended by the USDA. A layer of felt will be folded over the top of the ridge, where the two planes of your roof meet, and another layer will be interlaid with your cedar or synthetic shakes.

Our roofing professional will then proceed with the shake roof installation, ensuring 1/2″ edging along the lower edge of your roof. We will correctly space the shakes between 3/8″ to 5/8″, depending on the moisture conditions on the day of installation. This will help ensure proper fit , design, and longevity for your shake roof. We will make sure your roof is ready to withstand St. Louis rain, wind and ice.

Contact us today to schedule a free roofing consultation and receive a no-obligation estimate for a new shake roof, or existing shake roof repair.