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High Performance Synthetic Roofing Products

The Most Realistic Synthetic Roofing Shakes

CeDUR Synthetic Roofing Products are the most realistic synthetic roofing shakes ever made. A CeDUR synthetic roof combines the desirable cedar shake look with the latest in design and technology. Our polyurethane based synthetic roofing products perfectly replicate the wood look of heavy hand split natural cedar shakes. CeDUR synthetic shakes are fire-resistant, light weight, durable, and provide property owners with peace of mind and long-term value. A CeDUR synthetic roof gives any home classic wood beauty without the constant maintenance and headaches inherent in real wood shakes or alternative roofing materials.

Fire Safety is our #1 Priority

Your roof is the first line of defense against wildfires and a CeDUR synthetic roof is one of the most fire-resistant roofing products available for purchase. CeDUR synthetic roofing shakes are stand-alone Class A Fire Rated and no special fire-resistant underlayment is required during installation.

In the event of a fire, CeDUR synthetic roofing shakes will extinguish flame spread and not allow a flame to propagate on the surface of the product. Click here to learn more about Home Fire Safety and CeDUR’s extreme fire resistance.

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High Performance Synthetic Roofing Products

CeDUR Synthetic Roofing Products are designed and engineered to combat Mother Nature’s harsh elements while providing the most authentic wood shake look. Learn more about how our polyurethane based synthetic roofing products combat the elements of heat, moisture, wind, hail, and snow.

Authentic Wood Look. Extreme Fire Resistance. Lasting Performance.

For years the roofing industry has been trying to create synthetic composite roofing materials that have the authentic natural wood appearance and are low maintenance, fire rated, impact resistant, and long lasting. Until now, no replacement roofing products have been able to match the authentic wood appearance of hand split natural cedar shakes. Other roofing products simply do not have the depth, texture, dimension, and color variations of a natural cedar shake roof. Even other synthetic roofing products composed primarily of polyethylene can provide an unnatural and shiny appearance. The proprietary polyurethane technology that CeDUR developed provides homeowners and industry professionals with the most natural wood shake looking synthetic roofing product available.

Our state-of-the-art polyurethane manufacturing process allows us to mold each individual CeDUR shake from hand split natural cedar wood shakes. This gives CeDUR unquestionable wood shake beauty while enhancing your home’s curb appeal and property value. CeDUR Synthetic Shakes are light weight (just 170 pounds per square), feature a 3/4” inch butt end, and perfectly replicate the appearance of heavy hand split natural cedar shakes. A CeDUR synthetic roof provides authentic wood depth, dimension, thickness, and texture while meeting and exceeding the roofing industries most stringent testing standards.

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Extreme Fire Resistance

CeDUR Synthetic Roofing Products perfectly replicate the natural cedar shake look while providing extreme fire resistance. Natural cedar shakes ignite at around 375 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature on our CeDUR Class A certified burning brand test reached temperatures in excess of 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit and CeDUR shakes did not reach ignition.

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The Best Alternative to Natural Cedar Shakes

We understand that repairing or replacing aged roofs can be difficult and costly. Traditional roofing materials found on aged properties no longer meet modern safety or building codes and natural wood shakes can be a fire risk and high risk liability for insurance companies covering residential dwellings.

CeDUR synthetic roofing shakes are the best alternative to natural cedar shakes and traditional roofing materials. Our synthetic roofing products are designed and engineered to withstand nature’s harsh elements while providing long term beauty and value. CeDUR shakes provide the same appearance of heavy hand split natural cedar shakes and can be installed in straight courses or staggered courses.

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Perfect for Historic Landmarks and Homeowners Associations

A CeDUR synthetic roof makes it possible to keep the intended architectural wood shake look in HOA communities, neighborhoods, or historic landmarks while meeting modern day performance requirements. A CeDUR roof will help preserve the intended natural wood shake look of a Homeowners Association community or historic landmark while improving curb appeal and property value.

CeDUR allows for direct replacement of existing roof systems without the structural evaluations and enhancements necessary for heavier roofing products. CeDUR synthetic roofing products are light weight and do not require the need for costly structural weight modifications or special reinforcement to the roof structure prior to installation. Roof weight is important on older structures and historic landmarks, and CeDUR synthetic shakes are light weight at just 170 pounds per roofing square.

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Light Weight and Easy to Install

A CeDUR synthetic roof is installed like hand split natural cedar shakes. CeDUR features three product pieces: 1) CeDUR starter 2) CeDUR field material and 3) CeDUR hip & ridge material. There is no need for special accessories or special tools during the CeDUR roof installation. This allows for easy installation on a roof’s valleys, eaves, gables, rakes, and hips because the CeDUR product can be easily cut and scored using a utility knife or skill saw to fit into tight and unique spaces on a roof without sacrificing appearance.

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Solid Product Throughout - No Cavity Back

CeDUR is not a hollow back or cavity back roofing product, so on the back side of the product you will not notice a waffle like structure. Instead, CeDUR is a solid product throughout with color through pigmentation, so each individual shake is solid. CeDUR shakes require no sealing or treatment to cut edges due to their closed cell structure which permits no significant water absorption. Just like heavy hand split natural cedar shakes, each CeDUR synthetic shake is 3/4" inch thick at the butt end. This creates incredible roof depth and texture, and makes CeDUR indistinguishable from natural cedar shakes.

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Insurance Savings for Homeowners

Insurance companies are more and more cautious of advising homeowners to install or repair their natural cedar shake roof, especially in high fire danger zones due to durability concerns and fire risk associated with wood. Wood shakes and alternative roofing materials are potentially a high risk liability for insurance companies covering residential dwellings.

CeDUR is listed on most major insurance companies premium credits product listing. This includes companies like State Farm Insurance, Chubb Insurance, and American Family Insurance. Homeowners with a CeDUR synthetic roof have the potential to receive insurance policy discounts which can result in significant long term cost savings.

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Authentic Wood Colors

CeDUR synthetic shakes are manufactured in three multi-width sizes, 5 1/4” shakes, 7 1/4” shakes, and 12 1/4” shakes. We manufacture 4 timeless colors that perfectly replicate the wood shake look of heavy hand split natural cedar shakes.

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A CeDUR synthetic roof combines the desirable cedar shake look with the latest in design and technology. CeDUR offers a 50 Year Limited Warranty, Class 4 Impact Resistance Rating, Class A Fire Rating and can be shipped to virtually any location in the world.

Request information today and a CeDUR Team Member will contact you and answer any questions that you may have.

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At CeDUR we believe it is important to provide our customers with easy access to sales support documents and technical product information. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, fill out a Contact Form to get in touch with a CeDUR Team Member, or you can give us a call at 720-974-9200.