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[ CEDAR ROOFING · MURPHY ]DFW METROPLEX · TX

Murphy, TX

Cedar Roofing in Murphy

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Service infoDFW · est. 2023
  • (469) 405-7870
  • Serving the entire DFW metroplex. We come to you
  • Mon–Sat · 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • 5-Year Written Workmanship Warranty, transferable
  • Family-owned & operated · residential + commercial
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Cedar shake and shingle roofs (what many Murphy owners simply call wood roofs) offer a warmth no manufactured product fully matches, with maintenance realities worth walking into open-eyed.

Cedar in Murphy is a commitment: it weathers beautifully, insulates naturally, and demands more of both installer and owner than asphalt. 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 to the look alone, the synthetic shake guide is honest about the alternative.

We install and service cedar roofing across Murphy and the surrounding DFW communities. You get free written estimates, documented inspections, and honest guidance on whether this system actually fits your home and budget.

The local case in Murphy

Every city wears this system a little differently, and Murphy is no exception. This is growth-corridor stock: recent builds, builder-spec roofs, and owners discovering the difference between the shingle the builder chose and the one they would choose. That stock wears cedar handsomely when it is maintained and expensively when it is not; the difference is a treatment cycle most owners have never been told about.

Like the rest of Collin County, Murphy wants roofing work documented, permits where required, inspections passed. That paperwork is included, not extra. North Texas sits in the country’s most active hail belt, shakes split on impact, and every carrier knows it, so documentation before and after storms is a cedar owner’s best friend. Crews rotate through Plano, Frisco, and McKinney on the same routes, which keeps Murphy scheduling flexible. When we quote it, ask for nearby addresses. A real roof with weather on it is the honest brochure.

THE SYSTEM

Cedar Roofing, up close.

An aerial view of a large, luxurious residential property featuring a multi-gabled cedar shake roof, surrounded by expansive green lawns and scattered trees.
Cedar shake. Hand-split shakes across a complex roofline, with character that earns its maintenance.
PUBLIC RECORD

The local record behind Cedar Roofing in Murphy

How a roof system holds up in Murphy depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.

19
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
7
Golf-ball-size hail days
5.25 in.
Largest stone on record
2005
Median year homes built

Hail near Murphy

NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 19 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 4 miles of Murphy. On 7 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 10 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 5.25 inches (softball size) on April 11, 2016. The most recent report: 1.25-inch hail on April 27, 2026.

How old Murphy homes are

The median home in Murphy was built in 2005. A large share of the city's 6,030 housing units are now old enough that original roofs are coming due, while 18% were built in 2010 or later.

Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 4 miles of Murphy); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.

Common questions about cedar roofing in Murphy

How long does a cedar roof last in Murphy?

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 Murphy?

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.

Is upgrading from builder-grade shingles worth it in Murphy?

Usually at the first replacement or claim: Class 4 impact-rated systems earn many Texas carriers' premium discounts, and newer communities' HOA standards generally approve them easily. The math works hardest on homes facing decades of DFW hail.

How often does hail hit Murphy?

NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 19 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 4 miles of Murphy, including 7 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 10 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.25-inch hail on April 27, 2026.

How old are most homes in Murphy?

The median home in Murphy was built in 2005, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 5% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 18% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.

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