Virginia Contractor Spotlight: American Craftsman Services

Key Takeaways

  • American Craftsman Services LLC is a factory-trained Enviroshake installer delivering high-quality roofing and exterior projects across Northern Virginia.

  • Installers say Enviroshake is easier and cleaner to install than wood, a superior alternative to modern cedar shakes.

  • American Craftsman Services installed Enviroshake on a residential roof in Dumfries, Sherando Lake, and as siding in Loudon County.

  • Enviroshake products are suitable for the climate in Northern Virginia and offer a traditional aesthetic with superior performance and durability.

American Craftsman Services LLC provides expert roofing and a full range of home services across Northern Virginia, with a focus on providing quality and craftsmanship in everything they do. As a factory-trained Enviroshake installer, American Craftsman Services has recently completed three standout Enviroshake projects in Virginia, showcasing their commitment to premium, sustainable materials and performance that lasts a lifetime.

Residential Roof in Dumfries, Virginia

Enviroshake in the color Aged Cedar was expertly installed on this 2,600 sq ft roof in Dumfries, Virginia by American Craftsman Services. The homeowners chose to replace their cedar shake roof with Enviroshake for a longer lasting, but still traditionally beautiful alternative.

Northern Virginia experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters with freeze–thaw cycles. As a result, roofing materials need to be highly durable, resistant to UV exposure, and capable of shedding water and snow efficiently while maintaining structural integrity through temperature swings. Enviroshake tiles have been engineered to thermally expand and contract less than 2% between seasons and all Enviroshake products allow less heat transfer than do cedar or asphalt and are not damaged by UV exposure. Enviroshake is proud to offer Alpine® SnowGuards with all of our roofing systems. Why Use Snow Guards?

Close-up view of roof installation detail
Enviroshake roofing installed with snowboards
Enviroshake roof with snowguards

“We like installing Enviroshake. They are easier and cleaner to install than wood.”

- Tony Riggs, American Craftsman Services

Sherando Lake Roofing Project

The Sherando Lake Recreation Area in Lyndhurst, Virginia is known as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The American Craftsman Services team installed 3,000 sq ft of Enviroshake in the color Aged Cedar on multiple buildings at Sherando Lake.

“Some of the existing roofs were cedar and others were asphalt. We always recommend Enviroshake as an alternative. It’s a better product than the wood shakes cut nowadays.” - Tony Riggs

Enviroshake tiles are designed using 3D images of taper-sawn cedar shakes for a truly natural appearance. With Enviroshake, homeowners can maintain the traditional beauty of natural cedar shakes, but with the durability and weather resistance only an engineered product can offer.

Before and after image of shed with newly-installed Enviroshake Aged Cedar

Residential Siding in Loudoun County, Virginia

This Loudoun County homeowner hired American Craftsman Services to install 2,000 sq ft of Enviroshake Aged Cedar as roofing and siding on their home.

Installed as siding or on a mansard roof, Enviroshake offers the same low-maintenance durability, resistance to moisture and UV exposure, and long-term performance as it does on the roof. For homeowners seeking the natural look of cedar without the ongoing upkeep, it provides a cohesive, high-end aesthetic while enhancing the building envelope with added protection against Northern Virginia’s variable climate.

Roof before replacement at residential home
Finished roof replacement in Loudoun County

Factory-Trained Enviroshake Installers

Enviroshake products must be installed by a Factory Trained Installer to ensure a quality installation and in order for the warranty to be valid. Enviroshake is proud to work with Factory-Trained Enviroshake Installers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the UK, and other locations internationally.

Whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, we're here to help every step of the way throughout your roofing or siding project. From initial consultation, finding an installer, on-site training for installers, and post-install warranty registration, you'll work with our dedicated experts to ensure a positive experience.

“Everyone at Enviroshake has been nice and pleasant to work with.” – Tony Riggs, American Craftsman Services