[header] How to protect cedar shingles [title] Regularly clear debris off of the shingles. [substeps] Organic matter like branches and leaves that lie on cedar for a long time can grow mold and mildew, which will in turn seep in the cedar and cause its quality to deteriorate. Clear the shingles approximately every 2 weeks, and remember to remove any debris after rainstorms. 
[title] Clear ice and snow off of the shingles. [title] Keep inside areas behind the shingles properly insulated.