Quick answer
Cedar shake gives Calgary character homes a look nothing else matches — and it costs accordingly.
Estimates by phone: (587) 804-9266 · Good Roofing · Calgary-owned since 2014 · 10-year workmanship warranty.
Cedar shake is the highest-craft asphalt-alternative roof in Calgary and runs roughly 50–80% above premium architectural asphalt. Done right with Cedar Breather underlayment and proper ventilation, it lasts 25–35 years.
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Calgary cedar shake pricing
These ranges assume Certi-grade Western Red Cedar, Cedar Breather mesh underlayment, stainless steel fasteners, and Class A fire-retardant treatment (required by most Calgary insurers).
- 01Hand-split & resawn: $24,000–$42,000 for typical Calgary single-family
- 02Tapersawn (cleaner profile): $22,000–$38,000
- 03Synthetic shake alternative (DaVinci, Brava): $18,000–$32,000 — gets you 90% of the look with Class 4 hail rating