Shingle News - Press Release

Why Grading Matters When Buying Cedar Shingles

At the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, we have been setting the benchmark for cedar quality since 1915, and few decisions affect a roofing project’s long-term performance more than understanding...

Is Cedar Siding a Good Choice for Wet Climates?

Few questions come up more consistently among architects and contractors working in high-rainfall regions than whether cedar siding belongs on a wet-climate building. At the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau,...

Certigroove vs. Certi-Cut Shingles for Sidewalls

When selecting certified cedar shingles for sidewall applications, the surface profile and edge preparation matter as much as the grade. At the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, we have guided...

Preventing Moss Growth on Cedar Shake Roofs

At the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, we have been setting the standard for cedar roofing products since 1915, and one question that resurfaces across climates and roof ages alike...

Signs Your Cedar Roof Needs Professional Attention

Western Red Cedar and Alaskan Yellow Cedar have earned their place on rooftops through centuries of proven performance, but even the most durable natural material requires informed maintenance to deliver...

Preventing Buckling and Warping in Cedar Siding

Buckling and warping in cedar siding are among the most preventable failures in wood cladding installation, yet they remain a persistent source of callbacks for contractors who skip the fundamentals....

What Makes a Certi-label® Product Different?

Not every cedar shake or shingle on the market is manufactured to the same standard, and for roofing and sidewall professionals, that distinction matters at every stage of a project,...

Shakes vs. Shingles for Your Roof

At the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, we have served as the recognized authority on cedar roofing since 1915, and the question we hear consistently is this: what is the...

How Long Does a Cedar Roof Last?

At the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, we’ve spent well over a century helping the industry understand what separates a cedar roof that performs for generations from one that fails...

100th Anniversary History Book

Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau Announces 100th Anniversary History Book The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau (“CSSB”) is pleased to announce that its 100th Anniversary History Book will be published...