Synthetic shake delivers cedar's texture without its maintenance calendar. It is engineered polymer for Irving owners who love the look but not the upkeep.
Synthetic cedar shake gives an Irving home the deep, shadowed texture of wood without the cleaning-and-treatment cycle that real cedar demands in a DFW climate. Quality polymer lines are molded from actual shakes, carry Class 4 hail ratings, and hold strong fire ratings without any treatment. The honest trade is character: cedar ages into individuality, while polymer stays uniform.
We install and service synthetic shake across Irving and nearby DFW communities. Estimates are free and written, and every inspection is documented with photos. When insurance is part of the job, we never waive a deductible, because Texas law does not allow it, and we work as your contractor, not as a public adjuster.
Wood character for Irving roofs that have been through a few cycles
Irving’s median home was built in 1986, and 36% of the housing stock predates 1980. Houses that age have usually had more than one roof, so original decking gets a close look before any new shake goes on. Only 14% of homes date to 2010 or later, which makes that deck check part of nearly every Irving quote we write.
The Class 4 rating earns its keep here. Within 8 miles of the city, hail an inch or larger has fallen on 33 days since 2006, and polymer profiles rebound where wood splits. Our crews cover all of Dallas County and work the same routes into Coppell and Grapevine, so scheduling an inspection stays simple. If the roof is not a fit for this system, the inspection says so, and that answer is free as well.
THE SYSTEM
Synthetic Cedar Shake, up close.
Synthetic shake. The character of hand-split cedar with none of the cupping, splitting, or treatment cycle.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Synthetic Cedar Shake in Irving
How a roof system holds up in Irving depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
33
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
9
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.25 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Irving
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 33 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Irving. On 9 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 4.25 inches (grapefruit size) on May 24, 2011. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on March 25, 2025.
May 24, 2011: 4.25-inch hail (grapefruit size)
June 6, 2018: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 3, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 27, 2024: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
How old Irving homes are
The median home in Irving was built in 1986, and 36% of the city's 102,512 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 8 miles of Irving); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about synthetic cedar shake in Irving
Synthetic shake vs real cedar in Irving: the honest comparison?
Cedar wins on authentic character and ages into individuality; synthetic wins on maintenance, fire rating, and hail resistance. Budget long-term care into cedar's price when comparing.
Do synthetics fade?
Quality lines are through-colored and UV-stabilized, so expect gradual mellowing over decades rather than the peeling or streaking of coated products.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Irving?
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 Irving?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 33 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Irving, including 9 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 1.5-inch hail on March 25, 2025.
How old are most homes in Irving?
The median home in Irving was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 36% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 14% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
