Synthetic shake delivers cedar's texture without its maintenance calendar. It is engineered polymer for Garland owners who love the look but not the upkeep.
Polymer shake gives a Garland home the layered, rough-cut look of cedar without the upkeep that wood demands. Quality synthetic lines are molded from actual shakes, carry Class 4 hail ratings and strong fire ratings without any treatment, and skip the cleaning-and-treatment cycle real cedar needs in a DFW climate. The honest trade is character: cedar ages into something individual, while polymer stays uniform.
We install and service synthetic cedar shake across Garland and nearby DFW communities. Every estimate is free and written, every inspection is documented with photos, and you get a straight read on whether this system fits your home and budget. We never waive a deductible, since Texas law does not allow it, and we are a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
Why shake-look polymer suits older Garland houses
Garland’s housing stock leans established. The median home here was built in 1978, and 55 percent of the city’s houses went up before 1980, while only 10 percent were built in 2010 or later. Many of those homes have multiple roof generations behind them, and original decking deserves a close look before anything new goes down. Synthetic shake gives a house of that era a richer roofline without adding the maintenance wood brings.
Hail is the other reason. Within 7 miles of Garland there have been 37 days with hail an inch or larger since 2006, and 12 of those days brought golf-ball-size stones or bigger. Polymer profiles rebound where wood splits, which is what the Class 4 rating is meant to show. Garland sits in Dallas County, and the same crews install synthetic shake in Rowlett and Sachse. The first step is a free inspection, because the material conversation goes better once we have seen the deck.
THE SYSTEM
Synthetic Cedar Shake, up close.
Synthetic shake. The character of hand-split cedar with none of the cupping, splitting, or treatment cycle.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Synthetic Cedar Shake in Garland
How a roof system holds up in Garland depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
37
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
2.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1978
Median year homes built
Hail near Garland
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 2.5 inches (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2017. The most recent report: 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
June 2, 2017: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 27, 2026: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 23, 2021: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 21, 2017: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Garland homes are
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, and 55% of the city's 86,216 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 7 miles of Garland); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about synthetic cedar shake in Garland
Synthetic shake vs real cedar in Garland: the honest comparison?
Cedar wins on authentic character and ages into individuality; synthetic wins on maintenance, fire rating, and hail resistance. Budget long-term care into cedar's price when comparing.
Do synthetics fade?
Quality lines are through-colored and UV-stabilized, so expect gradual mellowing over decades rather than the peeling or streaking of coated products.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Garland?
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 Garland?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Garland?
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 55% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 10% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
