Alaska yellow cedar (also called yellow cedar or Nootka cypress) is the denser, naturally decay-resistant cousin of western red, for Lewisville owners who want cedar's look with more spine.
Alaska yellow cedar is the cedar for owners who plan to stay. Its tighter grain and natural oils resist decay and wear better than red cedar, it silvers to an even, distinctive grey, and it is priced accordingly. In Lewisville, it makes sense when you expect to hold the house long enough to collect that durability dividend.
Our estimate is free and in writing, and the inspection behind it is documented with photos. Deductibles are never waived, as Texas law requires, and Cedar Crest is not a public adjuster.
What yellow cedar faces on a Lewisville roof
Wood of any species splits under hard impact, and Lewisville sees plenty of it: hail at golf-ball size or larger has hit within 7 miles on 14 days since 2006, topped by 3.0-inch stones on June 11, 2023. Yellow cedar’s density helps, but dated photos of the roof before and after each storm season are what protect an owner when a claim comes up.
The housing mix shapes the conversation too. With a median build year of 1997 and 63 percent of homes built from 1980 through 2009, most yellow cedar projects in Denton County start with the roof already up there and an honest talk about how long you intend to own the house. Owners in Highland Village and Lake Dallas get the same assessment from our crews.
THE SYSTEM
Alaska Yellow 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 Alaska Yellow Cedar Roofing in Lewisville
How a roof system holds up in Lewisville depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
34
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
14
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1997
Median year homes built
Hail near Lewisville
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 34 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Lewisville. On 14 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 3 inches (teacup size) on June 11, 2023. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on June 8, 2025.
June 11, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 13, 2019: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 6, 2018: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
March 26, 2017: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
April 3, 2012: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
How old Lewisville homes are
The median home in Lewisville was built in 1997. A large share of the city's 54,237 housing units are now old enough that original roofs are coming due, while 23% were built in 2010 or later.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 7 miles of Lewisville); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about alaska yellow cedar roofing in Lewisville
Is Alaska yellow cedar worth the premium over red cedar in Lewisville?
For long-hold owners, often yes, since denser grain and natural decay resistance translate to service life. For shorter horizons, premium-grade red cedar is the value play.
Does yellow cedar weather differently?
It silvers to an even, distinctive grey rather than red cedar's variegated browns, and many owners consider the aged color its best argument.
Do you install this on shops and outbuildings near Lewisville?
Yes. Barns, workshops, and outbuildings are first-class projects out here, not afterthoughts, and the material conversation (usually metal-forward) covers them alongside the house.
How often does hail hit Lewisville?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 34 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Lewisville, including 14 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 June 8, 2025.
How old are most homes in Lewisville?
The median home in Lewisville was built in 1997, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 14% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 23% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
