LifePine vs. Cedar
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Pine Shakes & Shingles |
Cedar Shakes & Shingles |
| Warranty |
50 Year Limited Warranty |
0-30 depending on State.
Warranty does not cover a large
portion of the United States. |
| Maintenance |
None |
Every 2-4 years |
| Flammability |
ASTM E-84 Class B |
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| Sustainability |
Farmed Pine. Southern Yellow
Pine trees mature in roughly 20
years in controlled tree farms. |
Harvested from old growth
forests. Cedar trees reach
maturity in a minimum of 150
years. |
| Insulation R-Factor |
85% higher than cedar |
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| Wind Resistance |
Withstood 130 mph wind uplift
test, even on a low slope. |
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| Density |
60% higher density than cedar. |
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| Hail Resistance |
75% more resistant to hail
than cedar. |
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| Preservative Treatment after Installation |
Never |
Every 2-4 years |
| Preservative Treatment |
Meets AWPA standards for
ground contact. |
Usually untreated. When
treated it is a surface treatment
only. Does not meet AWPA
standards. |
| Consistency |
Single Source Supplier |
Variations in product due
to multitude of suppliers. |
| Aged Color |
Driftwood Gray for the life of
the roof. |
Varies from Gray to Black |
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