Is a synthetic cedar roof the right choice for your home?
If you're looking for the appearance of natural cedar shake roofing but don't want the maintenance, synthetic shake roofing is the answer for you. Kuhl is the leading installer of synthetic shake roofing in Minnesota. Why? Because these products require the same level of expertise and skill as natural cedar roofing and that is where we made our name.
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What you need to know about our synthetic cedar roofing replacement services
Lifespan and Maintenance
Things to keep in mind:
The main drawback to synthetic cedar shake roof systems is of course the upfront cost, but any honest discussion of the cost should be amortized over time. When lifespan and maintenance costs are taken into consideration, synthetic roofing becomes a much more attractive option for many of our discerning clients.
We have installed many different manufacturers of synthetic shake Roofing, but we definitely have our favorites. Will help guide you through the decision tree to come to the best decision for your home. Typically, there isn't a wide degree of cost difference from one manufacturer to the next. It will come down to the aesthetic and performance characteristics that you're going for.
Costs
Calculating the cost of a synthetic cedar roof system in Minneapolis:
The cost to install a synthetic cedar shake roofing system in Minnesota is driven by the same variables that factor into all other roof systems. Roof size, complexity, height, site access all play critical role roles. For the sake of being helpful, here are some basic calculations that you can reverse engineer to get in the ballpark in terms of what a synthetic roof system might cost on your home.
An average home of 4000 ft.² will have a roof of around 4600 ft.², or 46 'square' to speak in industry terms. We estimate the cost of roof systems by multiplying the number of square times the all in retail price. In this case, most synthetic roof systems in Minnesota are going to cost somewhere between $1,900 and $2,500 per square, which means that in our example here the roof estimate would land between $87,000 and $115,000. Naturally, if you get a number of estimates from different contractors, there will be a range but this gives you the idea. Your best bet is to simply call us for an exact estimate that will include tons of detail and no surprises.
Roofing Repair
Do you need us to repair your synthetic cedar roof? We do that too.
Repairing a synthetic shake roof is normally a pretty simple project, depending on the roof system in question. Because most synthetic shake roofs are installed piece by piece, repairs typically involve the extraction of the damaged roofing followed by the careful replacement of the material using a blind-nailing method (aka, ‘hidden fastener’). Depending on the age, color and manufacturer, new repairs may not blend perfectly with the surrounding roof but will eventually fade over time to become less obvious.
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Wondering if synthetic cedar is the right choice for your roof?
Synthetic cedar roofing may be for you if
- Looks: Mimics the quality of natural wood roofing but presents none of the drawbacks
- Insurability: Class-4, impact rating and superior fire-resistance will make your insurance company happy.
- Long Lifespan: Most synthetic wood roof systems offer 40-50 warranties!
- Low Maintenance: None. Set it and forget it. Synthetic roof systems require no maintenance over time.
Synthetic cedar roofing may not be for you if
- Upfront Cost: Synthetic shake roof systems can be expensive to install when compared to more basic roofing systems, such as asphalt shingles.
- Appearance: Certain types of synthetic roofing can look insincere. Don't worry, that's not what we will install on your home. We’ll tell you what to avoid.
- Pro required: Unlike some other types of roof systems, the installation of a synthetic shake roof requires an experienced team. Good news! Now you know one.
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