Does Eastern white cedar last as long as Western red cedar?
The service life of properly installed and maintained shingles, both red and white should be roughly the same. Both have tannin that protects the shingles against decay and insects. Red cedar has a stronger reddish color; its tannin could potentially bleed and cause staining on the surface of the shingle. White cedar does not bleed as much, so is easier to stain. On roofs, red cedar is more used.
The service life of properly installed and maintained shingles, both red and white should be roughly the same. Both have tannins that protect the shingles against decay and insects. Red cedar has a stronger reddish color; its tannin could potentially bleed and cause staining on the surface of the shingle. White cedar does not bleed as much, so it is easier to stain. On roofs, red cedar is used more.
