Western red cedar is the default cedar, the species most North Richland Hills shake and shingle roofs are made of, prized for its grain, workability, and natural weather resistance.
When someone in North Richland Hills asks for a cedar roof, they usually mean western red: hand-split shakes for texture, or sawn shingles for a tailored line. Grade matters enormously, since premium heartwood grades earn their price in service life. So does the air beneath. Cedar breathes, and a roof that traps moisture under it ages in fast-forward.
Our estimates are free and in writing, and we document every inspection with photos. We never waive deductibles, which Texas law prohibits, and we are not a public adjuster.
Western Red Shakes on North Richland Hills Houses
The city’s housing leans toward the middle decades: 53 percent of homes were built between 1980 and 2009, and another 35 percent before 1980. On houses of that age, we check the deck and the attic airflow before specifying any shake, because ventilation is where a western red roof succeeds or fails.
Hail is the other constant. Since 2006, 30 days have brought hail an inch or larger within 5 miles of North Richland Hills, and 8 of them reached golf-ball size or more. Shakes split on impact, so a grade that holds up and a photo record of the roof before storm season both pay off at claim time. Crews working here also install western red cedar in Watauga and Hurst.
THE SYSTEM
Western Red Cedar Shake, up close.
Cedar shake. Hand-split shakes across a complex roofline, with character that earns its maintenance.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Western Red Cedar Shake in North Richland Hills
How a roof system holds up in North Richland Hills depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
30
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
8
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near North Richland Hills
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 30 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 5 miles of North Richland Hills. On 8 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 28, 2021. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on May 25, 2026.
April 28, 2021: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 13, 2007: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 27, 2024: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
April 19, 2011: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
March 30, 2009: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old North Richland Hills homes are
The median home in North Richland Hills was built in 1986, and 35% of the city's 28,897 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 5 miles of North Richland Hills); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about western red cedar shake in North Richland Hills
Shake or shingle: what is the difference?
Shakes are split, thicker, and textured; shingles are sawn, thinner, and tailored. Same species, different character: shakes read rustic, shingles read refined.
What cedar grade should I buy in North Richland Hills?
Premium heartwood grades. The price difference buys decay resistance and service life. Economy cedar grades in a DFW climate are a false saving.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in North Richland Hills?
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 North Richland Hills?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 30 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 5 miles of North Richland Hills, including 8 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-inch hail on May 25, 2026.
How old are most homes in North Richland Hills?
The median home in North Richland Hills was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 35% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 12% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
