Woodbury, Minnesota
Complete Cedar Shake Roofing in Woodbury, MN
Cedar shakes dry fast on the open upland roofs of Woodbury, where the ground was farmed before the post-1990 plats went in and wind still crosses with little in the way. That helps. What hurts is the shape of the houses here: two stories with multiple gables, dormers and long valleys, so the same roof holds sun on one plane and shade in the valley for most of the day.
Get your estimate today
Rated 5.0 from 217 Google reviews
- Licensed and insuredMinnesota exterior contractor
- 5.0 from 217 reviewsVerified on Google
- Storm and insurance workWe handle the claim with you
- Faith-based, locally ownedRefreshingly honest
What cedar asks for on a Woodbury roof
The first thing we check is not the shakes, it is the valleys. Long valleys on a steep two story roof carry a lot of water and needles, and cedar packed against wet debris stays wet. We open the valleys wide, run metal under them, and keep the shakes back off the metal so the edges can dry. Spacing matters just as much, and so does what is under them: cedar laid straight on solid deck with no way to breathe from below cups and splits early. Walkout backs put roof planes at several heights, which means step flashing at every level change and kickouts where a roof dies into a wall. Woodbury requires a permit for roof work, issued over the counter or by mail with the fee enclosed. If shade and budget both argue against cedar, we say so and price asphalt roofing instead, which is the right call on plenty of these roofs.
Cedar Shake Roofing in Woodbury
Where the work goes on a Woodbury cedar roof
Wide open valleys that drain
A long valley on a steep multi gable roof carries everything the upper planes collect. We widen the metal underneath and set the shake ends clear of it, so all that water passes through without soaking the wood on either side.
Keyways offset course to course
The gap between two shakes has to sit over solid wood in the course below, never over another gap. Holding that offset all the way up a plane is what keeps wind driven rain from finding a straight path to the deck.
Gables and ridges priced honestly
Multiple gables and dormers mean far more ridge, hip and starter course than a simple roof. That is where the number comes from, and the estimate shows it that way rather than burying it.
Flashing at every walkout level change
Walkout backs stack roof planes at several heights. Each step gets proper step flashing and a kickout where the roof meets wall, so water leaves instead of running behind siding.
Shaded planes called out honestly
Some planes on these houses barely see sun. We walk the roof and tell you which faces will hold moisture, and where cedar is a poor idea, before you pay for it.
Your Woodbury permit handled
Roof work in the city needs a permit. We pull it before the tear off starts, over the counter or by mail with the fee enclosed, so nothing stalls halfway through.
Why Woodbury homeowners call Orange Exteriors
We price the honest option too
Every cedar estimate comes with what the same roof costs in another material, so you can compare the two instead of guessing which one your house wants.
The whole roof gets walked
Estimates are free and no obligation. We climb every plane, including the walkout levels most quotes skip, and the number reflects what is actually up there.
Storm and insurance claims handled
Cedar damage is not always obvious to an adjuster. We document splits, lifted courses and torn valleys, and meet the adjuster on the roof if that helps the claim.
Open nights and weekends
The phone is answered twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. A valley that opens on a Sunday night gets a person on the other end, not a message sitting until Monday morning.
Family run, and the name is on it
This is a family business and a faith based one. The people who quote your roof are the same ones you talk to when a question comes up later.
What people near Woodbury say
Orange Exteriors did an excellent job with my new roofing install. Very professional, on time and hard working crew. Completed the job in one day.
Dick JohnsonRoof installation We live in Eden Prairie. Orange did an excellent job on our siding replacement and provided great customer service all the way through.
Thomas DeSutterSiding replacement, Eden Prairie, MN Fantastic guys to work with, did an excellent job of fixing our siding. You can tell it’s a high integrity company. Definitely recommend.
Carolyn MillerSiding repair
Cedar shake questions from Woodbury
What people in Woodbury ask us about this work. If yours is not covered, call and ask.
What does the open exposure out here do to a cedar roof?
Wind is a real factor here because the upland was farmed open before the plats went in, and there is little to slow it. Cedar handles that when it is fastened correctly and the rake and ridge courses are tight. What we watch harder is the field of the roof after hail, since cedar splits rather than bruises.
Do I need a permit to reroof my house in Woodbury?
Yes. The city requires permits for roof, siding and window work. They are issued over the counter or applied for by mail with the fee enclosed, and we handle that as part of the job. It is worth knowing about before you schedule, because starting a tear off without one is a problem nobody wants mid project.
My cedar roof sits under trees. Can it still be saved?
Sometimes. If the shakes are still thick and the moss is surface growth, cleaning, selective replacement and opening the valleys back up can buy years. If the butts are soft, curled and thin at the edges, replacement is the honest answer. Trimming branches back off the roof changes the math either way, because drying time is what keeps cedar alive.
Get a cedar estimate for your Woodbury roof
Tell us where the trees sit and how the valleys run. We will walk the roof, price cedar honestly, and say plainly if another material suits the house better.
Get Your Free Exterior Estimate
Tell us what is going on with your roof, siding, windows, or gutters. We will take a look and give you a straight answer, including when the answer is that you can wait.
- Phone(612) 600-8529
- Emailadmin@orange-exteriors.com
- Office6600 City West Pkwy Suite 375, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- HoursOpen 24 hours, Sunday to Saturday
Request your estimate
Rated 5.0 from 217 Google reviews