What are the problems associated with other types of roofing materials?
With tile roofing products, breakage and excessive weight are safety concerns, especially in earthquake danger areas. Cement composites have only been around for a few years, and they often have problems. Some break down when exposed to the freeze-thaw conditions of the Midwest. Others fade in color, peel, or delaminate with exposure to the elements. And with asphalt, even the top-end highly textured laminated products simply don’t last. But Meeker cedar shakes have withstood the test of time.
