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    Oct 21, 2012, 08:13 AM
    Cedar shakes versus ashphalt shingles
    What are the advantages & disadvantages of using cedar shakes or ashphalt shingles on a roof?
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    Oct 21, 2012, 09:49 AM
    With today's architectural shingles, I would not use cedar shakes. Higher maintenance, higher insurance costs, much higher installation costs. I am currently recovering a cedar shake entrance cover that has moss and algae at least 1/2" thick. We are using 30 year cedar color asphalt shingles.
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