Vinyl Shingles & Shakes
About Vinyl Shingles & Shakes
Vinyl shingle siding delivers the refined architectural character of real cedar perfection shingles - the coastal, craftsman, and Cape Cod look that flat lap profiles simply can't replicate - on a material that won't rot, split, or require repainting in a Canadian climate. Pro Materials supplies CertainTeed Cedar Impressions® Individual 5" Shingles, Single and Double 7" Straight Edge Perfection Shingles, and Northwoods® Perfection Shingles, alongside Kaycan's Perfection Shingles: products spanning 4 to 28 colours with the deep texture and consistent reveal of real cedar shingles. CertainTeed's multi-width variability and cedar texture replication are among the best in the category; Kaycan's Perfection Shingles at 28 colours offer the broadest palette for a shingle product. All products carry manufacturer lifetime warranties. We supply contractors across Ontario and Western Canada.
Vinyl Shingles & Shakes: At a Glance
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Vinyl Shingles & Shakes Buying Guide
Key factors to evaluate when specifying vinyl shingles & shakes for your project.
Vinyl Shingle Siding Selection Guide
Individual shingles vs. panel products
CertainTeed Cedar Impressions® Individual 5" shingles mimic the random-width variability of individually applied real cedar shingles - each panel has multiple widths that create a more authentic, non-repeating appearance than uniform-width panel shingles. Panel products (Single 7", Double 7", Northwoods®) are faster to install and the most common choice for full-facade applications.
Single vs. double-course panels
Single 7" straight edge panels expose one row of shingles per course; Double 7" exposes two rows in a single panel, installing faster on large facades. For very detailed, high-end work, single-course panels allow more control over alignment and coursing patterns.
Colour selection by line:
CertainTeed Cedar Impressions® Single/Double 7" offers 27 colours, the broadest range in the CertainTeed vinyl shingle line. Northwoods® Single 7" offers 21 colours with a texture that emphasizes tight cedar grain. CertainTeed Individual 5" offers 4 colours but the most realistic individual-shingle appearance. Kaycan Perfection Shingles offers 28 colours - the widest colour palette for a shingle product in our catalogue.
Application contexts
Shingle siding is most commonly used as accent cladding on gable ends, dormers, bays, lower-storey bands, and cottage exteriors, rather than full-house cladding. A shingle gable end combined with horizontal lap main walls is one of the most popular architectural combinations in Ontario residential construction. Full-house shingle cladding suits coastal-style, Cape Cod, craftsman, and cottage builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CertainTeed Cedar Impressions® and Northwoods® shingles?
Cedar Impressions® uses a multi-width variability system that replicates the random-width appearance of individually applied wood shingles - each course looks more hand-applied. Northwoods® uses a uniform-width panel with a tighter cedar grain texture. Cedar Impressions® is generally specified where authenticity of appearance is the priority; Northwoods® is a cost-competitive alternative with a strong colour range.
Can vinyl shingle siding be used on a full house or only as accent cladding?
Vinyl shingle siding can be used for full-facade cladding - it's the dominant material on Cape Cod, coastal cottage, and craftsman homes in eastern Canada. That said, shingle products install more slowly than horizontal lap panels, so full-house shingle cladding has a higher installation cost. The most cost-effective approach is often a combination: horizontal lap on the main walls with vinyl shingles on gable ends, dormers, and accent bands.
What warranty does Kaycan Perfection Shingles carry?
Kaycan Perfection Shingles carry Kaycan's standard residential Limited Lifetime warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, backed by Kaycan's colour retention guarantee. Full warranty documentation is available on request.
How are vinyl shingles installed compared to real cedar shingles?
Vinyl shingle panel products install over standard sheathing and housewrap using nails through the nailing hem, similar to horizontal vinyl siding installation. Individual shingle products like CertainTeed Cedar Impressions® Individual 5" install one shingle at a time from bottom to top, with staggered joints to replicate the random appearance of real cedar. Individual installation takes longer but produces the most realistic result.