Wood Shake vs Presidential Shake | California Roof Runners

Replace Your Old Wood Shake Roof with a Fire-Safe, Premium Presidential Roof

Protect Your Home and Boost Curb Appeal

Upgrade your home with CertainTeed Presidential Shake® or Presidential Shake TL®. Enjoy the natural look of cedar shakes without the fire risk, constant upkeep, or insurance headaches.

Why Replace Your Wood Shake Roof?

Fire Safety: Old wood shakes dry out and become fuel for wildfires. Presidential Shake® systems are UL 790 Class A fire-rated.
Wind & Storm Resistance: Presidential roofs are warrantied to withstand 110–130 mph winds.
Impact Protection: The TL version is Class 4 impact-rated, the industry’s highest rating.
No More Maintenance: No curling, moss removal, or re-treating shakes. Just long-term beauty and performance.
Boosted Home Value: Buyers and insurers prefer Class-A roofs with transferable lifetime warranties.

Quick Comparison

Roof Type	Fire Rating	Impact Resistance	Wind Warranty	Maintenance	Look
Old Wood Shake	Often below Class A	Unrated	None	High	Ages poorly
Presidential Shake®	Class A	Class 3	110–130 mph	Low	Hand-split cedar look
Presidential Shake TL®	Class A	Class 4	110–130 mph	Low	Boldest cedar look, triple-layer

Visual Comparisons

Material weight per square: TL shows premium thickness.
Wind warranty comparison: Both Presidential and TL outperform wood shakes.
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