Synthetic shake delivers cedar's texture without its maintenance calendar. It is engineered polymer for North Richland Hills owners who love the look but not the upkeep.
Polymer shake exists for homeowners who like the cedar look and are done with the cedar chores. Quality synthetic lines are molded from actual shakes, carry Class 4 hail ratings and strong fire ratings without chemical treatment, and skip the cleaning-and-treatment cycle that wood demands in a DFW climate. The honest trade is character: real cedar weathers into something individual, while polymer stays uniform year after year. Cedar Crest Roofing installs and services synthetic cedar shake in North Richland Hills with free written estimates and inspections documented with photos. If insurance is involved, your deductible is never waived, because Texas law does not allow it, and we are a contractor, not a public adjuster.
A shake look built for North Richland Hills hail
The median home in North Richland Hills was built in 1986, and 35 percent of the housing went up before 1980. Many of those houses have several roof generations behind them, so we check the original decking before a new shake profile goes down. Hail is the other half of the case. Within 5 miles of the city, hail one inch or larger has fallen on 30 separate days since 2006, and golf-ball-size stones or bigger on 8 of them. The largest recorded was 3.0 inches on April 28, 2021. Polymer shake rebounds from impacts that split wood, which is exactly what the Class 4 rating measures. Our crews cover the rest of Tarrant County too, including Watauga and Hurst.
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 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 synthetic cedar shake in North Richland Hills
Synthetic shake vs real cedar in North Richland Hills: 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 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.
