Cedar shake and shingle roofs (what many Plano owners simply call wood roofs) offer a warmth no manufactured product fully matches, with maintenance realities worth walking into open-eyed.
Choosing cedar in Plano is a commitment. It weathers beautifully and insulates naturally, but it asks more of both installer and owner than asphalt does. Fire treatment matters, ventilation matters twice as much, and DFW hail is harder on wood than on Class 4 composites. For owners who love the material, nothing else substitutes; for those drawn only to the look, our synthetic shake guide lays out the alternative honestly.
Every project starts with a free written estimate and an inspection documented in photos. We will not waive your deductible, because Texas law prohibits it, and we are not a public adjuster.
Keeping a Cedar Roof Honest in Plano
Plano’s numbers explain why we talk about hail before we talk about grain. Hail an inch or larger has hit within 8 miles of the city on 43 days since 2006, and in 15 of the last 20 years. That is steady exposure for a material that can split, so we recommend regular inspections and storm documentation for every cedar roof we install.
The city’s housing is mostly middle-aged: the median home was built in 1993, and 68 percent were built from 1980 through 2009. On homes of that age we check attic ventilation closely during the inspection, because cedar needs airflow beneath it to last, and ventilation work is written into every cedar bid that needs it. We work across Collin County, including nearby Allen and Parker.
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 Plano
How a roof system holds up in Plano depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
43
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
18
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1993
Median year homes built
Hail near Plano
Hail is a regular event around Plano. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 43 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of the city, and on 18 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 4.5 inches (softball size) on March 24, 2019. The most recent report: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
March 24, 2019: 4.5-inch hail (softball size)
June 13, 2012: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 11, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 19, 2023: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Plano homes are
The median home in Plano was built in 1993, and 18% of the city's 117,686 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 Plano); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about cedar roofing in Plano
How long does a cedar roof last in Plano?
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 Plano?
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.
Do you install this on shops and outbuildings near Plano?
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 Plano?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 43 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Plano, including 18 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 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Plano?
The median home in Plano was built in 1993, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 18% 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.
