Tucked in Southern California sits this quaint, storybook cottage. Built in 1926, it originally featured a real cedar shingled roof. After the L.A. forest fires of 2025, the owner opted to replace the roof with synthetic wood shingles instead. 

A new year brings fresh goals, renewed priorities, and the opportunity to invest in what matters most. While many resolutions focus on personal growth, the start of the year is also an ideal time to think about the long-term care of your home.

Another year has gone by. It was a busy year, with shingle shipments and Country Cottage® roof installs happening all across the country!

This custom teak shingle project required both sourcing highly custom shingles, and carefully planning and designing to carry out the architect’s vision.

This customer just completed a cleaning and sealing before the winter months set in.  Cleaning your wood shingle roof before winter is a crucial step in maintaining its integrity and preventing long-term damage. 

This stunning 1926 cottage is nestled along the Long Beach, California, Coast. We replicated the original “Faux-Thatch” Roof style on the Tudor style home, which included steam-bent shingles around the eaves and gables, as well as a mild-wave course installation to imitate the styling of natural thatch.

Our revised guide for cleaning a cedar roof includes:

• Recommend Cleaning Schedule

• How to Clean

• & Tips for Maintaining a Cedar Roof

This 1930s cottage exudes charm with intricate brick and stucco designs, flowering gardens, and a sweeping faux-thatch roof.