Benjamin Obdyke

Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat


Are you looking for a top-tier ventilation mat for wood and metal roofing systems? You’ve found it. Our Cedar Breather® product is known for protecting the beauty and life of wood roofing by providing a space for continuous airflow between the solid roof deck and shingles or shakes. It is also a great solution to providing an airflow space under metal roofs.


For optimum performance, use Cedar Breather® with Rapid Ridge® 7 ridge vent and VaporDry® SA underlayment. This roof ventilation mat is fire-resistant, easy to install, and helps get rid of any excess moisture.


Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat Features

Fire-resistant

Patented three-dimensional design allows for optimal airflow

Installs without any special tools

Eliminates need for furring strips

Quick and easy installation

Protects the beauty and life of wood roofing

Provides a space for drainage and drying under metal roofing

Eliminates excess moisture

Prevents thermal cupping and warping

Reduces potential rotting

Durable performance

Provides cushioning

Cedar Breather® Installation Tips

We recommend installing Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat with Rapid Ridge 7 to increase the drying potential underneath the shingle

Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat can be installed inboard of the rake edge by up to 1″ in situations where wind driven rain is a concern

To avoid walking directly on Cedar Breather, work from fascia to ridge, installing one course at a time with shingles.

When it comes to moisture protection, we stand behind our products. Learn how you can get a 25 Year Product and Labor Warranty for the Cedar Breather® System today.

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VaporDry® Self Adhered Roof Underlayment: VaporDry® SA, Cedar Breather®, Wood Shakes, Ridge Vent