The Look of Cedar and Stone, Engineered for Utah Weather
SYNTHETIC SHAKE & SLATE IN NORTHERN UTAH
Composite shake and slate deliver the roofs people fall in love with, without the weight of stone or the upkeep of cedar. Installed by Legacy Roofing W-2 crews.
Why Composite Shake and Slate Earn Their Place
When homeowners ask for a shake or slate roof, what they usually want is the look: the depth and shadow lines of split cedar, or the timeless, dimensional face of real stone. What they rarely want is what historically came with it. Natural slate can weigh several times what an asphalt roof weighs, and putting it on a home framed for shingles means structural engineering before the first tile goes up. Cedar shake needs periodic treatment and care, and untreated wood on a roof is a real consideration in a state that takes fire seriously.
Composite shake and slate changed that math. These are engineered polymer roofing tiles, molded from castings of actual cedar shakes and hand-split slate, so the texture is authentic rather than printed on. They install at close to asphalt-shingle weight, which means most homes need no structural work at all. And because the material is engineered, it carries ratings natural materials cannot match consistently: Class 4 impact resistance against hail, strong fire ratings, and warranties from the manufacturer that we register on qualifying installations.
Utah is genuinely good territory for these systems. The Wasatch Front sees hail, freeze-thaw cycles, heavy spring snow and intense summer UV, and composite tiles are engineered for exactly that abuse. A hailstone that cracks a brittle natural slate or bruises an aging asphalt shingle typically bounces off a Class 4 composite tile. For homeowners in hail-prone pockets of Davis and Weber counties, some insurers also recognize Class 4 roofing, and it is worth asking your carrier what that means for your premium.
And for the homes where only the real thing will do, we do that work too. Our crews installed the cedar shake roof on the historic Hinds Mansion, and we bring the same coursework, flashing and ventilation discipline to genuine cedar that we bring to every composite install. We will walk your roof, talk honestly about both paths, and give you a written, line-item estimate for the one that fits.
The Legacy Standard · Six Steps
Every roof runs
the same process.
Whatever the scope, the work runs through the same six steps of assessment, design, craftsmanship, protection, verification, and assurance, so the roof you get is the roof we documented and the warranty we registered.
See The True-Care Process™- 01
True Assessment™
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True Design™
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True Craftsmanship™
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True Protection™
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True Verification™
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True Assurance™
SHAKE & SLATE SYSTEMS WE INSTALL
Our expert contractors specialize in all types of synthetic shake & slate roofing projects.
Synthetic Slate
The dimensional look of hand-split quarried slate at a fraction of the weight, with Class 4 impact resistance.
- Molded from real slate castings
- No structural reinforcement on most homes
- Class 4 hail rating
- Wide color blends available
Synthetic Shake
Split-cedar texture and depth without cedar maintenance, engineered for UV, hail and freeze-thaw.
- Authentic split-wood texture
- No periodic treatment required
- Class 4 impact resistance
- Strong fire performance
Genuine Cedar Shake
The real thing, installed and restored with proper coursework and ventilation. Our crews roofed the historic Hinds Mansion in cedar.
- Hand-selected cedar materials
- Correct exposure and coursework
- Restoration and repair work
- Honest guidance on upkeep
Shake & Slate Repair
Cracked, slipped and storm-damaged shake and slate tiles matched and replaced, composite or natural.
- Profile and color matching
- Storm damage documented for claims
- Flashing repair at leak points
- Single tiles to full slopes
OUR SHAKE & SLATE PROCESS
Physical Roof Walk
A Legacy Roofing project manager walks your roof, measures, photographs, and confirms deck and ventilation condition.
Material and Profile Selection
Composite shake, composite slate or genuine cedar, with samples in hand and honest guidance on looks, longevity and budget.
Written, Line-Item Proposal
Tear-off, decking, underlayment, ice-and-water shield, flashing and the tile system itself, each itemized separately.
Tear-Off and Deck Preparation
Existing roofing removed, damaged decking replaced, and synthetic underlayment with ice-and-water shield installed for Utah freeze-thaw.
Installation by W-2 Crews
Coursework, exposure and fastening per manufacturer specification, with valleys, headwalls and penetrations flashed correctly.
Quality Control and Warranty Registration
Our 17-point quality control checklist, magnetic nail sweeps, full cleanup, and manufacturer warranty registration on qualifying systems.
Safety First
- • OSHA-compliant safety procedures
- • Licensed and insured team
- • Proper protective equipment
- • Dust control systems
- • Structural integrity protection
Eco-Friendly Disposal
- • Material recycling programs
- • Donation of reusable items
- • Responsible waste disposal
- • Environmental compliance
- • Minimal landfill impact
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SYNTHETIC SHAKE & SLATE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
Common questions about synthetic shake & slate roofing services answered by our expert contractors.
The good systems do not, because they are molded from castings of actual hand-split slate and cedar rather than printed with a pattern. Texture, edge character and shadow lines carry through. We are happy to bring samples to your inspection, and to point you to installed roofs you can drive past.
Almost never. That is one of the main reasons composite slate exists. It installs at close to the weight of an asphalt shingle roof, compared to natural slate which can require engineered framing. We confirm deck condition during the physical roof walk either way.
Composite shake and slate systems we install carry Class 4 impact ratings, the highest rating roofing materials receive. Engineered polymer flexes where brittle materials crack. Some insurance carriers recognize Class 4 roofing, and it is worth asking yours whether it affects your premium.
Yes. Our crews installed the cedar shake roof on the historic Hinds Mansion, and we take on genuine cedar installation and restoration for homeowners who want the real material and are comfortable with its upkeep. We will lay out both paths honestly during your estimate.
Manufacturers back these systems with some of the longest material warranties in roofing, and we register the manufacturer warranty on qualifying installations. As with any roof, the install quality determines whether the material reaches its potential, which is why our W-2 crews follow manufacturer specification and our 17-point checklist.
Yes, meaningfully, and anyone who tells you otherwise is not quoting the same product. It sits between premium asphalt and natural slate or cedar in cost. What you get for the difference is the authentic look, Class 4 impact protection and a material engineered to outlast multiple asphalt roofs. We will give you a written price for your actual roof rather than a vague range.
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READY FOR YOUR SYNTHETIC SHAKE & SLATE ROOFING?.
Every synthetic shake & slate roofing project starts with a True Assessment, a free physical roof inspection with written, photo-documented findings before anyone talks about price.