
Cedar shake is one of the most iconic looks on Cape Cod. But real cedar? It warps, it rots, it needs to be painted every few years, and it does not hold up well against the salt air and moisture that comes with coastal living. That's a lot of upkeep for a look you can now get without any of it.
That's exactly why we love working with CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Individual Shingles. The product nails the authentic cedar shingle aesthetic - warm tone, natural shadow lines, that classic staggered look - but it's engineered vinyl. No painting. No rot. No seasonal maintenance cycles eating into your weekends.
What you're seeing here is a full exterior siding installation on a home in Orleans, MA. The staggered shingle pattern runs clean across both the first and second floors, wrapping around the dormers without skipping a beat. The white trim work ties everything together and gives the home that sharp, finished Cape Cod character that holds its value over time.
We also want to point out the windows on this home. Fresh window installations with crisp white frames make a bigger difference than most people expect. Properly installed, energy-efficient windows paired with quality siding is a combination that pays off in curb appeal and comfort both. When we're on a job like this, we're also keeping an eye on the roof - making sure everything from the ridge line down is in solid shape before we call it done.
Homes on Cape Cod take a beating from the elements. Getting the exterior right - siding, windows, roof - means fewer headaches down the road and more time actually enjoying the place you've worked hard for.