How to Identify Cemwood and Permatek Shakes

Verification of Cemwood or Permatek shakes on your roof is necessary in order to commence the claims process. It is important to use your best efforts to assist the Cemwood Claims Administrator to ascertain the presence of a Cemwood or Permatek product on your home. There are two primary ways to determine whether or not you have Cemwood or Permatek shakes.

First, if you were involved with the reroofing of your home, you may have your own Cemwood/Permatek records. Such records may include a warranty, contract for installing the product, or proof of payment.

A second way to determine if you have Cemwood or Permatek shakes is to carefully examine the product on your roof. Cemwood and Permatek shakes are formed of a composite of Portland cement and wood fibers. They are a textured product and replicate the look of traditional wood shake.

Cemwood Shakes

The Cemwood shakes are tapered. They are 22 inches in length and come in random widths of 12, 7 and 5 inches. They come in two colors: driftwood (light grey) and umber (dark brown). On the top side, above the exposure line, the letters "AC" are sometimes imprinted on each shake.

Permatek Shakes Permatek and Permatek II shakes are uniform in size: 14 inches wide by 14 ½ inches long, and have four different shake-detailed patterns. They come in a number of colors: mocha (medium brown), driftwood (light gray), umber (dark brown), greyflash (dark grey) and tanflash (tan). The word "PERMATEK" is sometimes imprinted on the back side of each shake.

The Settlement also includes Cascade Shake, Trieste Tile, Pacific Slate, Permatek II and Royal Shake.

If you have further questions regarding the identification of your roofing material or how to process your claim form, please contact the Cemwood Administrator at 1-800-708-3266.