Wood & Specialty Shakes
Hand-Split Cedar Shakes
Top brand: Watkins Sawmills
Installed cost
$17.70–$29.50
CAD per sq ft
Lifespan
30–50 yrs
manufacturer typical
Region
Lower Mainland
+18% CAD adjustment
Overview
Thicker than shingles with a rough riven face. Deep shadow lines and a distinctly West Coast aesthetic. Best installed over a vented batten system to extend service life.
Best for
Post-and-beam homes, North Shore custom builds.
Live cost estimate
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Lower Mainland installed pricing in CAD. Drag the slider to match your roof area.
500 sq ft8,000 sq ft
Low
$35,400
Typical
$47,200
High
$59,000
Range: $17.7 – $29.5 per sq ft installed. Includes tear-off, underlayment, flashing, and labour. Excludes permits, structural work and tax.