Location: Fonthill, Ontario
Service: Cedar Shingle Installation
Material: Natural Western Red Cedar
Result: A Living Roof That Only Gets Better With Time
The Challenge: Finding a Material That Fits the Home
Not every home suits every roof. This Victorian farmhouse in Fonthill – wrap-around porch, steep dormers, classic lines – needed a material that could match its character and stand up to Niagara’s seasons. Asphalt wasn’t going to cut it here.
The Result: Cedar Aging Exactly As It Should
These photos were taken just two to three years after installation. What you’re seeing isn’t wear – it’s cedar behaving perfectly. Western Red Cedar naturally transitions from its warm honey tones to a distinguished silver-grey patina as it weathers, and on the right home, that only adds to the appeal.
- A Natural Process, Not a Problem: The silver tone is cedar’s built-in response to UV exposure and seasonal moisture. It’s a sign of a healthy, intact shingle — not a roof in decline.
- Built for the Long Haul: A properly installed cedar roof on a home like this can last 30–40 years with basic maintenance.
- Timeless Curb Appeal: The patina ties the roof to the home’s heritage character in a way no synthetic material can replicate.
Cedar doesn’t just age — it matures. This Fonthill property is proof.
