Cedar shake and shingle roofs (what many Carrollton owners simply call wood roofs) offer a warmth no manufactured product fully matches, with maintenance realities worth walking into open-eyed.
Cedar is a commitment in Carrollton. It weathers beautifully and insulates naturally, but it asks more of both the installer and the owner than asphalt does. Fire treatment matters, ventilation matters doubly, and DFW hail is harder on wood than on Class 4 composites. For owners who love the material, nothing substitutes; for those drawn only to the look, our synthetic shake guide lays out the alternative plainly.
We put every estimate in writing at no charge and back each inspection with photos. Deductibles are never waived, as Texas law requires, and Cedar Crest does not work as a public adjuster.
Weighing a cedar roof against Carrollton’s storm history
Hail frequency is the first number a Carrollton cedar buyer should see. Within 6 miles of the city, hail an inch or larger has fallen in 13 of the last twenty years, and 11 storm days since 2006 brought stones golf-ball size or bigger. Wood takes those hits differently than a composite does, which is why we photograph a cedar roof before storm season and again after it. The housing picture shapes the rest of the job. With 26 percent of homes built before 1980 and a citywide median of 1988, a lot of original decking in Carrollton has lived under several roofs, and cedar needs sound, well-ventilated decking beneath it. We check that before we quote. Our cedar crews work throughout Dallas County and also take jobs in Farmers Branch and Lewisville.
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 Carrollton
How a roof system holds up in Carrollton depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
26
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
11
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1988
Median year homes built
Hail near Carrollton
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 26 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Carrollton. On 11 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 13 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on June 6, 2018. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on May 23, 2026.
June 6, 2018: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 3, 2012: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 11, 2023: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 25, 2024: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
June 13, 2012: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Carrollton homes are
The median home in Carrollton was built in 1988, and 26% of the city's 54,365 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 6 miles of Carrollton); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about cedar roofing in Carrollton
How long does a cedar roof last in Carrollton?
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 Carrollton?
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 Carrollton?
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 Carrollton?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 26 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Carrollton, including 11 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 13 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.5-inch hail on May 23, 2026.
How old are most homes in Carrollton?
The median home in Carrollton was built in 1988, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 26% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 16% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
