Cedar shake and shingle roofs (what many Richardson owners simply call wood roofs) offer a warmth no manufactured product fully matches, with maintenance realities worth walking into open-eyed.
Choosing cedar in Richardson is a commitment. The wood weathers beautifully and insulates naturally, but it asks more of the installer and the 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 owners drawn only to the look, our synthetic shake guide is candid about the alternative. Every project starts with a free written estimate and a photo-documented inspection. We never waive deductibles, which Texas law forbids, and we are not public adjusters.
Keeping a cedar roof healthy in Richardson
Cedar lasts when it is maintained, and Richardson’s weather gives it plenty to recover from. The largest hail recorded near the city was 3.0 inches on April 20, 2023, and since 2006 there have been 36 separate days of hail an inch or larger within 6 miles. Each of those storms is a reason to have the roof looked at and photographed, because split shakes are easy to miss from the ground. The homes matter too. With a median build year of 1986 and 21 percent of housing built in 2010 or later, Richardson mixes older houses with newer ones, and cedar on an older frame deserves extra attention to ventilation and decking. A treatment cycle kept on schedule is what separates a cedar roof that ages gracefully from one that ages expensively. Our crews cover cedar work across Dallas County and in neighboring Garland and Murphy.
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 Richardson
How a roof system holds up in Richardson depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
36
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Richardson
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on April 20, 2023. The most recent report: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 11, 2016: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
June 13, 2012: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 6, 2018: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Richardson homes are
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, and 44% of the city's 47,960 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 Richardson); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about cedar roofing in Richardson
How long does a cedar roof last in Richardson?
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 Richardson?
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 Richardson?
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 Richardson?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Richardson?
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 44% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 21% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
