Few exterior materials can match the natural beauty, warmth, and character of Cedar Shake Siding. For generations, cedar shakes and shingles have helped create distinctive New England homes that complement the mountains, lakes, wooded landscapes, and historic communities found throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
Olsen’s Roofing provides professional cedar shake siding installation and replacement for homeowners looking for the authentic appearance of natural wood. Whether you want cedar siding across your entire home or want to incorporate cedar shakes as an architectural accent, our team can help you select an approach that complements your property’s design.
Every piece of natural cedar has subtle differences in grain, color, and texture. Together, these variations create an exterior with depth and character that manufactured materials cannot perfectly reproduce. Cedar is equally at home on traditional New England houses, lakefront properties, mountain retreats, farmhouses, cabins, and contemporary custom homes.
Natural cedar is a premium siding material, and proper installation is essential to its appearance and long-term performance. Cedar shake siding installation requires careful attention to moisture management, ventilation, spacing, exposure, fastening, flashing, and drying. Olsen Roofing begins by evaluating and preparing the home’s exterior before professionally installing the selected cedar siding system, with close attention to corners, windows, doors, trim, rooflines, and other exterior transitions.
These installation details are especially important in New Hampshire and Vermont, where homes face snow, ice, rain, moisture, summer heat, and significant seasonal temperature changes. Choosing an experienced cedar siding contractor helps protect your investment while ensuring your new cedar siding delivers the natural beauty and lasting performance expected from a premium wood siding material.
Existing cedar siding can eventually deteriorate after years of exposure to the elements. Cracking, splitting, curling, loose shakes, rot, moisture damage, and widespread wear may indicate that repairs or cedar shake siding replacement should be considered. Olsen Roofing can evaluate your existing exterior, remove deteriorated siding as necessary, inspect accessible underlying areas, and properly prepare your home for new cedar siding.
Replacing aging cedar siding is also an opportunity to restore your home’s natural New England character while refreshing its overall appearance. Cedar can be installed across the entire exterior or used strategically on prominent architectural features. For older homes, lake houses, cabins, and custom properties throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, Cedar Shake Siding provides a timeless look that complements both the architecture and surrounding landscape.
Although cedar shakes and cedar shingles are sometimes discussed interchangeably, they offer different finished appearances. Cedar shingles are generally smoother and more uniform, providing the natural character of wood with a cleaner, more refined look. Cedar shakes typically have a thicker, more textured appearance, with natural variation that creates the depth and rustic character associated with traditional cedar exteriors.
The right choice depends largely on your home’s architectural style and the appearance you want to achieve. Olsen Roofing can help you compare Cedar Shake Siding and cedar shingle siding options to determine which style best complements your home.
One of the advantages of cedar siding is its versatility. Cedar shakes can cover the entire home or be incorporated into gables, dormers, entryways, porches, upper stories, garages, additions, and other architectural features. This allows homeowners to introduce the warmth and natural texture of real wood while using another siding material across the majority of the exterior.
Cedar also pairs beautifully with vinyl siding, Board & Batten Metal Siding, stone, and metal roofing. Combining cedar with these materials can create distinctive contrast and character for traditional homes, mountain properties, lake houses, farmhouses, and contemporary residences. Because Olsen Roofing provides both roofing and siding services, our team can help coordinate materials, colors, textures, and exterior details to create a cohesive finished design.
Natural cedar offers several finishing options depending on the specific product and manufacturer recommendations, including natural finishes, semi-transparent stains, solid-color stains, painted finishes, and pre-finished cedar products. Homeowners can choose to highlight the wood’s natural grain and color variations, create a more consistent finished appearance, or, with certain products, allow the cedar to weather naturally over time.
Because cedar is a natural wood product, it typically requires more maintenance than vinyl or metal siding. Maintenance needs vary based on the finish, sun and moisture exposure, surrounding vegetation, home design, and local conditions. Painted or stained cedar may eventually require refinishing, while natural cedar will change in appearance as it weathers. For homeowners who value authentic wood character, the additional maintenance can be worthwhile, while those seeking less upkeep may want to consider manufactured cedar-look siding.
Our cedar siding process begins with a consultation to evaluate your home, discuss your goals, and determine whether you’re considering a complete cedar exterior, cedar shake siding replacement, or cedar accents combined with other siding materials. We’ll help you review available cedar products, profiles, finishes, and design options while considering how the siding will coordinate with your roof, windows, doors, trim, gutters, stone, metal, and other exterior features.
Once the materials and design are finalized, the project is prepared and installation is scheduled. Our team professionally installs the cedar siding with careful attention to the details that influence the appearance and long-term performance of natural wood. After installation, Olsen Roofing inspects the completed exterior and reviews the finished project with the homeowner.
Olsen Roofing provides Cedar Shake Siding installation and replacement throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. Natural cedar is especially well suited to Northern New England architecture, whether you’re restoring an older home, renovating a lake house, building a mountain retreat, or adding natural wood accents to a newer property.
Our New Hampshire service area includes Lebanon, Hanover, Plymouth, Haverhill, Enfield, Campton, Warren, Orford, Canaan, Sunapee, New London, Meredith, Piermont, Lyme, Rumney, and surrounding communities. In Vermont, we serve Norwich, White River Junction, Chelsea, Hartland, Windsor, Woodstock, Thetford, Fairlee, Bradford, and surrounding areas.
The siding product you choose matters, but so does the contractor installing it. Olsen Roofing brings decades of exterior contracting experience to siding projects throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
When investing in premium natural siding, the quality of the installation matters. Olsen’s Roofing has been serving homeowners in New Hampshire and Vermont since 2007 and brings extensive exterior contracting experience to each project.
Olsen’s Roofing is locally owned and operated, fully insured, and focused on quality craftsmanship and clear communication. Our siding workmanship is backed by a 20-year workmanship warranty, while applicable manufacturer warranties depend on the cedar product selected.
Our understanding of complete exterior systems is especially valuable when working with cedar. Roofing, siding, flashing, trim, gutters, windows, and other components must work together to help manage weather and moisture around your home.
From the initial consultation through installation and final inspection, our goal is to provide homeowners with a professional experience and a finished exterior they can enjoy for years to come.
Answers to Your Top Siding Questions – We’ve Got You Covered!
Cedar shingles generally provide a smoother and more uniform appearance, while cedar shakes typically offer a thicker, more textured, and rustic look. The right choice depends on your home’s architecture and the appearance you want to create.
Yes. Traditional cedar shakes and shingles are made from natural wood, giving each piece variations in grain, texture, and color.
Yes. Natural cedar generally requires more maintenance than vinyl or metal siding. Maintenance needs depend on the product, finish, weather exposure, moisture, sunlight, and other environmental conditions.
Yes. Cedar can pair beautifully with both vinyl siding and metal Board & Batten siding. Mixing materials can introduce contrast in color, texture, and architectural style.
Yes. Cedar siding and standing seam metal roofing can complement one another especially well on New England homes, mountain properties, lake houses, farmhouses, cabins, and contemporary homes.
Pricing depends on the size and complexity of the home, cedar product and grade, finishing requirements, trim details, existing exterior conditions, and whether cedar is being installed across the entire home or used as an accent. Olsen’s Roofing can provide an estimate based on your specific project.
There’s a reason Cedar Shake Siding has remained part of New England architecture for generations. Natural cedar provides warmth, texture, and authentic character while allowing homeowners to create an exterior that feels distinctive to their property.
Whether you want a complete cedar exterior, need cedar shake siding replacement, or simply want to add cedar accents to your home, Olsen’s Roofing can help you compare materials, styles, and finishes and professionally install your new siding.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and experience the best siding services. Reach out to us through our contact page or give us a call for more information.
