Cedar Shake: Estate Home
Hand-selected cedar with copper ridge accents
"The completed cedar shake roof transformed the estate into one of the most visually striking properties in Highlands. The copper accents will develop a natural patina over time, deepening the roof's character. The preservative treatment and spaced sheathing system are designed to extend the cedar's lifespan well beyond typical mountain installations."
The Work at a Glance
| Location | Highlands, NC |
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| County | Macon County |
| Elevation | 4,200 ft |
| Service | Cedar Shake |
| Scope | Premium cedar shake installation |
| Duration | 14 days |
| Work Performed |
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Inside the Project
Cedar shake roof installation on a Highlands estate with multi-gable geometry, copper ridge accents, selected cedar shakes, and preservative treatment intended to support durability and curb appeal in mountain conditions.
Mountain Conditions & Technical Hurdles
The homeowner wanted authentic cedar-shake aesthetics on a complex estate roofline at roughly 4,200 feet, where UV exposure, moisture, and temperature swings can accelerate cedar weathering and make ventilation and flashing details especially important.
What We Used
#1 Blue Label Cedar Shakes
Hand-selected, straight grain, premium grade
Natural Preservative Treatment
UV and moisture protection applied pre-installation
Copper Ridge Caps
Custom-fabricated for each ridge line
Copper Valley Liners
20-oz copper used for durable valley detailing
Execution & Quality Control
Each shake bundle hand-inspected for grain quality and defects
Custom spaced sheathing system for optimal shake ventilation
Weather windows carefully planned across 14-day installation
Copper work fabricated and fitted to the project geometry
Final walkthrough documented with project photographs
Project Details
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Project location: Highlands, NC · Macon County
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