Dear Tim: My husband and I have a home covered with cedar shakes. We are going to be building a smaller room addition soon, and will match the outside cedar shakes. To save money, I will paint the new ...

Cedar shakes undoubtedly make one of the most appealing roof surfaces you can install. They are attractively rustic, historically accurate and reliable. But you pay a high price for those good looks ...

One of the most “classically New England” architectural styles is the coastal colonial with cedar shake shingle siding. This iconic siding and roofing material gained popularity because of its ...

Dear Angie: What's involved in maintaining the cedar shakes that cover my home's exterior? I've been told they should be treated every five years. What's the process and cost? -- Lynn R., Long Beach ...

If you want your home’s cedar siding to live up to its reputation for longevity and decay resistance, make sure it’s treated or stained properly and checked periodically. Left untreated, cedar shakes ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Providence Roofing (704-883-6052) has announced specialty roofing replacement and installation services for homeowners across Huntersville, adding cedar shake, slate, and tile systems to their ...