Certainteed Cedar Impression Shakes – Vinyl Shakes
Posted by Rick Luppino on Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 09:14 AM
Certaineed Vinyl Shake Vs Wood Cedar Shakes
There's something about cedar shakes that give a home a certain charm. This rustic look is much sought after, and many homeowners with cottage-style homes love the look of rustic shakes. The only major problem with real cedar shakes is that they are very costly and require continued maintenance to protect them from rotting. But you can actually get the look of cedar and the protection of vinyl with no painting when you get Certainteed Cedar Impression Shakes. These vinyl shakes are manufactured to look like cedar, by taking an actual imprint from a natural cedar shake and molding it into the vinyl you can't tell that is not wood and they will last much longer and provide more protection because they're actually made out of vinyl, which is more durable than cedar.
Certainteed Cedar Impression Shakes are a great way to get a rustic look for your home without also inviting problems like leaks or drafts. These vinyl shakes are manufactured to look absolutely authentic. They closely resemble real cedar. They're deliberately engineered to have a rougher, more rustic look. You can get them in a variety of different styles and colors, so that you can be sure to get shakes that match the overall design, aesthetic, and color scheme of your home. There's a shake to match every home, so you're sure to find the perfect shake to fit your home.
One of the biggest advantages of Certainteed Cedar Impression Shakes over regular cedar shakes is that they're so durable. Cedar is subject to degradation by the elements. It can provide some protection from driving wind, pouring rain, heavy snows, and scorching sun, but it does begin to show signs of wear and tear over time. The color of the paint can also begin to fade. But vinyl shakes are far more durable than cedar, and will last for much longer. They will also provide better protection against the elements because they are designed and engineered to eliminate potential cracks and leaks.
Certainteed Cedar Impression Shakes need to be installed by a experienced siding company who is a Certified Certainteed Master Craftsman. The shakes have a special built in thermometer so the crew can ajust there cuts for proper expansion and cintraction depending on the currant temperature that day. This is critical when installing Certainteed Vinyl Shakes to insure they don't buckle aon the home.
Suburban Windows & Siding are Certified Master craftsman by Certainteed and have been installing Cedar Impression Vinyl Shakes for 20 years.
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