Cedar roofing offers an authentic, natural aesthetic that transforms ordinary homes into distinctive showcases of warmth and beauty. At Dayus Roofing, we specialize in premium cedar shingles and shakes that provide a ruggedly beautiful, upscale appearance that synthetic alternatives can’t replicate. Our cedar roofing solutions combine timeless appeal with natural performance for homeowners seeking distinctive character for their Windsor-Essex residences.
Our cedar shake offerings include specialized options to achieve your desired aesthetic and performance characteristics.
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| Certi-Split® Handsplit |
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These shakes have split faces and sawn backs. Cedar logs are first cut 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. Available in Premium Grade (100% edge grain) or Number 1 Grade (Up to 20% flat grain allowed in each bundle).
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| Certi-Sawn® Tapersawn |
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These shakes are sawn both sides. Premium and Number 1 Grades are the most common. Premium Grade is 100% edge grain, 100% clear and 100% heartwood. Number 1 Grade allows up to 20% flat grain in each bundle. Number 2 and 3 Grades are also available.
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| Certi-Split® Tapersplit |
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Produced by hand, using a sharp bladed steel froe and a mallet. The natural shingle-like taper is achieved by reversing the block, end-for-end, with each split. Premium Grade only.
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| Certi-Split® Straight-Split |
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Produced by machine or in the same manner as tapersplit shakes except that by splitting from the same end of the block, the shakes acquire the same thickness throughout. Premium Grade only.
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| Number 1 Blue Label® |
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The premium grade of shingles for roofs and sidewalls. These top-grade shingles are 100% heartwood, 100% clear and 100% edge grain. Available in 16" or 18" or 24" lengths.
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| Number 2 Red Label |
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A good grade for many applications. Not less than 10" clear on 16" shingles, 11" clear on 18" shingles and 16" clear on 24" shingles. Flat grain and limited sapwood are permitted in this grade.
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| Number 3 Black Label |
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A utility grade for economy applications and secondary buildings. Not less than 6" clear on 16" and 18" shingles, 10" clear on 24" shingles.
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| Number 4 Undercoursing |
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A utility grade for undercoursing of double coursed sidewalls only. Not a roofing material and not to be used as a starter course for roofs.
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Dayus Roofing is a family-owned and operated company that is dedicated to providing an unrivaled Windsor roofing experience. We believe in reliable workmanship, quality materials, and competitive pricing.
Transform your home with the distinctive warmth and character that only genuine cedar roofing can provide.
Delivering expert roofing solutions and reliability to Windsor-Essex homes and businesses since 1920.
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