Cedar Roofing
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Summit Construction has proudly replaced some of the largest cedar roofs in Minnesota. We are Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau members, meaning we follow all installation guidelines as recommended by the CSSB.
Certi Split – Handsplit & Resawn Shakes
Certi Split is split on the front side and sawn on the back, providing a more rustic look. This comes in Medium (.5” average thickness), Heavy (.75” average thickness), and Jumbo (over 1” average thickness). This is installed with felt underlayment and felt liner on each row. Typically a 7.5 – 10” exposure.
Certi Sawn Tapersawn Shakes
Certi Sawn Tapersawn Shakes is sawn or smooth on both sides to provide a more tailored yet bigger look with a heavier shadow line than a Cedar Shingle. This is installed with felt underlayment and felt liner for each row. Typically a 7.5” – 10” exposure.
Certigrade Cedar Shingle
Certigrade Cedar Shingle is smaller than a shake, sawn on both sides, has a thinner shadow line, and has a very neat and tidy appearance. This is installed with felt underlayment but no felt liner for each row. Typically a 3-6” exposure.
Product Catalog
Click the button below to see our full selection of Cedar products.
Grades
Top Grade for shakes is Certi Split “Premium”, premium has all vertical grain
Top grade for shingles is Blue Label #1, has all vertical grain
Using the correct fasteners is extremely important! Corrosion resistant fasteners must be used. We typically choose stainless steel staples, copper nails or staples could be used as well. If the wrong fastener is chosen, corrosion could start to stain and rot the shingles prematurely and a new roof could be required in only a few years.
What does it mean to be a Cedar Bureau member?
Summit Construction Group is a member of the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau. CSSB memberships are very prestigious and hard to obtain, consisting of only a small group of elite roofers. CSSB membership ensures a contractor is properly vetted with extensive experience in Cedar Shake installation, using only the highest grade of Cedar Roofing materials and installing to the strictest standards.
- Must install Cedar Roofing to all CSSB guidelines
- Must use only CSSB approved materials, Certi Split Number 1 grade shingles/shakes
- You have to undergo training and testing by the CSSB and pay membership dues
- The CSSB does background checks, bank and financial assessments
- CSSB Requires higher insurance coverage, $2 million per occurrence minimum
- CSSB requires photos of work and numerous client references
- All member manufacturers agree to undergo random unannounced quality checks and testing
Our Past Work
We believe our work speaks for itself. Browse our most recent projects below
and see what Summit Construction Group can do for you!
Grays Bay, Minnetonka
Specialty Projects, roofingIvy Ave, Stillwater
Specialty Projects, roofingMajestic Pines Trail, Afton
Specialty Projects, RoofingAuto Club Rd, Bloomington
Specialty Projects, Past WorkHardscrabble Cir, Mound
Specialty Projects, Past WorkWoolsey Lane, Wayzata
Cedar Roofing, Past workCrosby Cove Rd, Wayzata
Cedar Roofing, Past workShavers Lane, Wayzata
Cedar Roofing, Past workMinnesota 76, Houston
Cedar Roofing, Past workWhat Our Clients Say

This was our first experience filing a home insurance claim and Summit coordinated everything efficiently and thoroughly. On top of that, the actual labor crew was incredible and the final product is beautiful. 10/10 Would recommend




Fred H.
Lake Minnetonka

We interviewed ~10 different roofing companies before deciding to choose Summit, and Thomas is the main reason why. From start to finish, he demonstrated a level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication to the client that is rare to find. In particular, we were very impressed by Thomas' time and honesty in figuring out what would be best for us and our home as we were considering how the roofing project would interface with other home improvement projects that we are considering.
Thomas also deftly handled unique challenges associated with our project, including dealing with a rooftop A/C unit, which required the involvement of multiple additional parties (our HVAC company to remove/reset the unit and a carpenter to build a new platform for the unit). Since our roof replacement was an insurance claim, he also seamlessly handled all of the back-and-forth with our insurance company.
Thomas prioritized being around during the construction and also came by personally to follow up on several important but smaller items as the project wound down. He never made us feel like any detail was too small to be taken care of promptly and properly. It is clear that Thomas takes great pride in his work, wants the best for his clients, and represents Summit exceptionally well. He is by far the best, most thorough, and kindest contractor with whom we have worked (and we have worked with many, given that we moved into an older home and have had multiple large projects).
We are thrilled with the results of our new roof and will certainly be recommending Summit's services -- and Thomas in particular -- to our neighbors and friends because of this experience.


They were communicative and kept me informed on progress. The entire job took one day to complete. They were in and out quickly and left the site fully cleaned up as if they were never there.
I would highly recommend Summit and the project coordinator Jonathon Soto for a reroofing job.


Bernie was amazing and handled communication with the insurance company, explained everything clearly, and kept the project moving without any stress on my end. The crew was professional, efficient, and respectful of my property, and the finished roof looks great.
If you’re dealing with storm damage or an insurance claim and don’t want the headache that usually comes with it, Summit Construction is the way to go. Great experience from start to finish.

They are very upfront with their costs, so no surprises. I can't say enough about our great experience with Summit. I would highly recommend this company!
Lori B

The quality of workmanship is outstanding—our roof looks incredible and was completed on time and within the quoted price. What really stood out was their attention to detail and respect for our property. They left the area spotless and treated our home as if it were their own.
If you’re looking for a roofing company that is honest, reliable, and truly takes pride in their work, this is the one. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone and would not hesitate to use them again in the future.




Was a seamless process and very professional. We will be using them for our siding replacement next.




See attached photo for evidence of workmanship where the original wood edging and metal work required repair and then the new tile has been positioned for a perfect fit.


The roofing and gutter crews were prompt, professional and tidy. The work was completed flawlessly. I highly recommend Summit Construction and especially the project manager, Christian Decker.

The crew arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left everything spotless once the job was done. The quality of the roof is exceptional, and Durham took the time to walk me through the materials, process, and warranty so I felt completely confident in my decision.
It is rare to find a company that combines great workmanship with such outstanding customer service. This team truly does. I would 100 percent recommend them to anyone needing roofing work done. You will be in great hands with Durham and his crew.



The installation was quick, and they left our property clean. Even coming back to ensure no nails/screws were left in the yard. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and our new roof looks amazing!
I highly recommend Summit for any roofing needs. Thank you for a job well done!
They installed a GAF 60 Mil TPO Rhinobond system and took care of everything — permits, tear off, cleanup, you name it. It was clear the crew took pride in their work.
It was one of those projects that went exactly how you hope it will. No surprises, no chasing people down, just quality work from a team that knows what they are doing.
If you are looking for a reliable roofing crew, I would definitely recommend Summit.
I hope we don’t have another project like this for a long time, but if we do, Brett will be my first call!






