Cedar shake and shingle roofs (what many Arlington owners simply call wood roofs) offer a warmth no manufactured product fully matches, with maintenance realities worth walking into open-eyed.
A cedar roof on an Arlington house weathers beautifully and insulates naturally, but it asks more of the installer and the owner than asphalt does. Fire treatment matters, ventilation matters twice as much, and hail is harder on wood than on Class 4 composites. If you love the material, nothing else substitutes; if the look is the main draw, our synthetic shake guide covers the alternative honestly.
Every estimate is free and in writing, every inspection is documented with photos, and no deductible is ever waived, since Texas law forbids it. We also do not work as a public adjuster.
Is cedar a fit for an Arlington home?
Start with the house. Arlington’s median home was built in 1986, 33 percent of the stock predates 1980, and 59 percent dates from 1980 through 2009. Much of that housing has been through a roof cycle or two already, so cedar work here usually means stripping an older roof and deciding whether the owner wants to take on the maintenance cycle or choose something that does not need one.
Then look at the storm record. Hail an inch or larger hit within 9 miles of the city in 15 of the last 20 years, and a storm on June 12, 2023 produced a 5.0 inch stone. Cedar owners who document the roof before and after each season are in a stronger position with their carrier. We serve Arlington and the rest of Tarrant County, with Kennedale and Dalworthington Gardens on the same routes.
THE SYSTEM
Cedar Roofing, up close.
Cedar shake. Hand-split shakes across a complex roofline, with character that earns its maintenance.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Cedar Roofing in Arlington
How a roof system holds up in Arlington depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
41
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
21
Golf-ball-size hail days
5 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Arlington
Hail is a regular event around Arlington. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of the city, and on 21 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 5 inches (softball size) on June 12, 2023. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
June 12, 2023: 5-inch hail (softball size)
May 27, 2024: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 24, 2011: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 1, 2025: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Arlington homes are
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, and 33% of the city's 153,137 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 9 miles of Arlington); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about cedar roofing in Arlington
How long does a cedar roof last in Arlington?
Well-installed, well-ventilated cedar typically serves twenty to thirty years in North Texas. DFW sun and hail are harder on wood than milder climates. Maintenance quality moves that range meaningfully.
Is cedar allowed under fire codes in Arlington?
Fire-treated cedar products meet the ratings most DFW jurisdictions require, while untreated shake generally does not. We confirm your city's specific requirements as part of any cedar project.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Arlington?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Arlington?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of Arlington, including 21 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
How old are most homes in Arlington?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 33% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 8% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
