Our synthetic cedar roofing combines the elegance of heavy hand-split wood shakes with modern polyurethane technology, whether you’re protecting a home in wildfire country, replacing a roof after hail, or moving on from aging cedar.
What Sets CEDUR Apart
Every CEDUR shake pairs the authentic character of hand-split cedar with engineered performance. Solid construction, cast from over 50 unique natural cedar molds, and tested to the industry’s highest standards. Standalone Class A fire rated. Class 4 impact rated. Only 180 lbs per square. Backed by a 50-year limited warranty.
Fire Performance
Noncombustible, standalone Class A fire protection with no special underlayment required. It’s fire resistant synthetic cedar roofing at the highest rating available, recognized by leading insurers and built for wildfire-prone areas.
Trusted by Industry Professionals
Architects, engineers, builders, and contractors trust our products to deliver enduring beauty and resilient roofing that supports evolving building codes, innovative design, and fire safe construction.
Impact and Hail Resistance
Tested to the industry’s highest impact standard, Class 4 rated CEDUR stands up to hail, wind-driven debris, and extreme weather. Strength you only have to choose once.
The Cedar Alternative
Solid shakes with thick ¾ inch hand-split butt ends and deep shadow lines of real cedar, weathering to a rich wood hue within 90 days. All the character, none of the staining, splitting, or upkeep.
Designed for Installation. Built for Performance.
At only 180 lbs per roofing square, CEDUR is significantly lighter than traditional cedar for faster, safer installation and less structural load. Every roof is backed by a 50-year limited warranty.
Traditional Cedar vs. CEDUR Shakes
| Feature | Traditional Cedar | CEDUR Synthetic Wood |
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Fire Resistance
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Class C, requires treatment
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Class A, standalone and noncombustible
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Impact Resistance
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Low, easily damaged
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Class 4, hail & debris resistant
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Weight
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250+ lbs/sq
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180 lbs/sq
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Maintenance
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High, rot, splitting, moss
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Low, Durable & weatherproof
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Warranty
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Limited, with specific requirements
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50-year limited
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Appearance
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Natural, but inconsistent
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Authentic deep-grain, consistent
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What Clients are Saying
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Design That Endures: Eryn Lambert
When it came to selecting a roofing material for her own home, designer Eryn Lambert looked for the same balance she brings to her interiors: beauty rooted in substance.
CEDUR delivered the natural warmth and dimension of cedar with the proven durability she could trust.
Resources
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