Two-phase residential rescue in Kentfield: a full Class A fire-rated roof replacement followed by a custom cedar shake fire-treatment of the entire exterior. Delivered on time, on spec, and exactly when the policy clock demanded it.
Kentfield, CA
55 sq · roof
50 sq · walls
~3 weeks
active install
After · Phase 02 Complete
55
sq
Roof Area Installed
Class
A
Fire Rating Delivered
2
phases
Roof + Siding Treatment
0
days late
Both Insurance Deadlines Met
Andrew Berman’s Kentfield home is a classic Marin County cedar-shake-and-brick build, the kind of property that defines the area’s character. But in the wake of California’s tightening wildfire underwriting standards, his insurance carrier delivered a hard ultimatum: replace both the main house and pool house roofs before policy renewal, or the policy gets cancelled.
The timeline was tight. The first compliance deadline landed in early February. A second, harder deadline followed on May 4th. Walking away from coverage wasn’t an option, and finding a new carrier mid-wildfire-season with a non-compliant cedar shake roof would have been worse.
"I had 8 weeks. Clean Roofing was incredibly professional and responsive, and got the job on time."
What started as a roof replacement quickly evolved. After the new Class A roof went on, the carrier’s underwriters reviewed the file again and flagged a secondary concern: the home’s untreated cedar shingle siding. To keep the policy, the siding needed fire-retardant treatment too. We took on phase two without missing a beat.
Two hard insurance dates Clean Roofing had to clear:
Early Feb 2026
Initial policy renewal, required Class A fire-rated roof in place on main residence.
May 4 2026
Secondary underwriting review, required fire-retardant treatment of all cedar shake siding.
Presidential TL Solaris in Country Grey set against the original red brick base and newly sealed cedar shake.
We sequenced the work to match the underwriter’s review schedule, getting the high-priority Class A roof on first, then returning to clean, repair, and fire-treat every square foot of cedar shake siding before the May 4 deadline.
Phase 01 · The Roof
Tear-off began:
Jan 7, 2026
Project complete:
Jan 19, 2026
Stripped the aging cedar shake roof down to deck, addressed substrate prep, and installed CertainTeed’s flagship Class A composite system, chosen for its insurance-acceptable fire rating and its texture, which honors the home’s craftsman roots without reading as plastic.
Material
Presidential TL Solaris
Color
Country Grey
Area
55 squares
Fire Rating
Class A · UL 790
Warranty
CertainTeed Lifetime Ltd.
Phase 02 · The Siding
Treatment began:
Apr 15, 2026
Treatment complete:
Apr 27, 2026
Treatment
RDR Tech. FS2 Sealant
Process
Wash · Repair · Dry · Seal
Area Treated
~50 squares of wall
Outcome
Class A fire-retardant
Bonus
Extends shake lifespan
Dimensional shingle profile and rejuvenated cedar work side by side, the spec that satisfied underwriting.
The most satisfying part of the project: from the street, nothing looks “replaced.” The cedar reads warm, the roof reads quiet, and the architecture reads intact. That’s the whole point.
PATIO ELEVATION
Front Entry
Rear Elevation
Homeowner · Kentfield, CA
Clean Roofing holds the top certifications in the trade, a short list earned by less than 2% of contractors nationwide.
If your carrier has put your renewal on the line, you don’t have time to wait. We’ve handled exactly this scenario, and we know how to sequence the work to clear your underwriter’s review.