Cedar shakes on mansard roof in Toronto

2010-10-21T21:42:47Z

We recently installed new handsplit medium resawn cedar shakes on a mansard roof in Deer Park, Toronto. The project also included the installation of our two ply modified flat roofing system and a new skylight.

The existing cedar shakes around the mansard roof below the flat roof were in poor condition, resulting in leaks on the rear mansard. Our client decided to have new cedar shakes installed on the mansard in addition to the installation of our two ply modified flat roofing system.

The cedar shakes installed were Western Cedar handsplit medium resawn shakes of premium grade. The Premium grade is 100% clear and 100% heartwood with a 100% edge grain. These shakes have split faces and sawn backs. Cedar shakes are manufactured by cutting back cedar logs into desired lengths. Blanks or boards of proper thickness are split and then run diagonally through a bandsaw to produce two tapered shakes from each blank. This shake is produced with both faces sawn. It gives the neat, tailored look of a shingle but with the rugged shadow line of a shake, caused by the thicker butt.

The cedar shakes were installed with ice and water shield underlayment along with all new metal flashing on the ledge and the small parapet around the flat roof. The cedar shakes were tied in with the existing cedar on the neighbour’s adjacent roof. For more examples of our cedar shakes and shingles projects please visit our cedar shakes and shingles blog category and our portfolio.

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Toronto cedar shingles mansard roof

2010-06-19T21:36:11Z

We recently installed cedar shingles on a mansard roof in Lawrence Park, Toronto. The video slideshow showcases the impressive improvement in the semi-detached homes exterior appearance due to the cedar shingles.

A client had initially contacted us with intentions to replace the shingle portion of her roof. But upon further discussion with the client we learned she and her neighbour were considering remodelling the exterior of their homes, so we suggested they have us install cedar shingles on the mansard. Installing the cedar shingles on just the mansard portion is a lot more cost effective, yet drastically improves the home's exterior appearance. The clients then requested we build a triangular design around the top of the mansard which we built from wood beams. The wood beams will eventually be painted white to match the all new white metal work we installed which included new fascia, soffits and metal capping around the windows. For the sloped sections of the roof we installed the Certainteed Landmark asphalt shingle in georgetown gray. The newly completed roofing project definitely adds character to both the clients homes and the neighbourhood and draws much attention from neighbourhood residents. We are glad our client is extremely pleased with the result of our suggestions. Below is a photo gallery of the project.

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Cedar shakes on mansard roof in Toronto

Toronto cedar shingles mansard roof