Roofing Products

G&R Cedar is very proud to offer the following “Choice Brand” products, manufactured directly at its mill in Matsqui, and now in Chilliwack, British Columbia. We use only the finest “old growth” cedar available, and this comes in two distinct types…. Western Red, and Alaskan Yellow (Western Cypress).

There are different types and styles to choose from, in both Western Red, and Alaskan Yellow Cedar, including Tapersawn, Resawn Shakes and Shingles

Western Red Cedar

Western Red Cedar has been the traditional choice for roofing and siding for many years, and is a very popular choice, due to its aesthetic appeal, classy look, and natural resistance to insects and rot. Western Red Cedar actually has many shades other than red, including blondes, browns, and even yellows. These various shades are a natural occurance of this species, and are part of the charm of Western Red Cedar.

Western Red Resawn Shake	Western Red Tapersawn
Western Red Perfection Shingle

Alaskan Yellow Cedar

Alaskan Yellow Cedar has all the same popular benefits of Western Red Cedar, including the same insect and rot-repelling tannins and oils. Yellow Cedar is heavier, and more dense than Western Red though, and also has a very fine texture and straight grain, giving it excellent strength and stability, with very little shrinkage. The most popular characteristic, though, is its uniform pale yellow color when new, and the way it weathers to an attractive light silvery grey. All of these factors have helped Alaskan Yellow Cedar become an increasingly popular choice for roofing and siding among home owners, builders, and archtitects.
Pinkish or blueish stains that may appear on Yellow Cedar are NOT a wood defect or a problem. They are naturally occurring oils that come to the surface after the manufacturing process, and will disappear after exposure to the sun.

Alaskan Yellow Perfection Shingle

Alaskan Yellow Tapersawn Shake