Comparison:
Preservation vs. Reroofing

Preservation within the first three months on newly installed cedar saves you three ways:

1. Avoids the Powerclean stage
   - Roof wood is ready to absorb preservatives
   
2. Cost of Preservation
   - Natural oils present in wood causes wood to require less preservative
   
3. Treatment can last longer if done earlier

This graph represents estimated costs and expected years of product service for a 3,000 sq. ft. roof. It is used as a general comparison only. Outside factors such as weather, costs of cedar, preservatives, labor and degree of difficulty can vary.

Thinking of selling your home? Owning a very expensive cedar roof can be a great asset or a frustrating and very costly factor in the home selling process. Protecting your wood roof can save you thousands of dollars on the resale value of your home. Whether your cedar roof is newly installed or a few years old, protecting you homes # 1 investment, its roof, is a great investment.

"I suggest cleaning and preserving the roof for resale alone. It not only makes the roof look great but it can transform the entire house." Ann Ashton, Remax Main Line

A wooden shingle or shake roof once represented one of the few types of roof available. Today, it is a premium product that costs the homeowner more to purchase and install than the more common asphalt shingle roof. The rising costs of cedar in the years to come will make wood roofs an expense few will have the luxury to afford.