For a home with several intersecting roof sections and a prominent covered entrance, the roofing material plays a significant role in the final design. The choice needs to complement the architecture while providing reliable protection against Ontario's changing weather.
For this project, DAP Roofing installed Tilcor CF Shingles, a stone-coated steel roofing system designed to resemble traditional asphalt shingles.
Featured in our Our Work gallery, the Simcoe installation demonstrates how the familiar appearance of shingles can be incorporated into a new home without choosing a conventional asphalt roofing system.
The Roofline Was the Real Design Opportunity
Choosing the right roofing material was an important part of bringing those features together.
Tilcor CF Shingles offered a suitable combination of traditional styling and stone-coated steel construction.
The dark finish creates a consistent appearance across the different roof sections, while the textured profile adds detail without competing with the home's architecture.
The result is particularly noticeable at this stage of construction. With the exterior walls still unfinished, the roof already establishes much of the home's visual character.
Why the Shingle Look Works So Well Here
Tilcor CF Shingles are made from stone-coated steel and designed to resemble conventional asphalt shingles.
The difference is in the construction.
Instead of a traditional asphalt composition, each panel uses a steel substrate with a textured stone coating. This creates a dimensional surface with subtle variations in colour and texture.
The CF system also uses concealed fastening, meaning the screws are hidden beneath overlapping panels rather than remaining exposed on the finished roof surface.
According to the product specifications:
- Material: Stone-coated steel
- Profile: Low-profile shingle design
- Fastening: Concealed-fastener system
- Installed weight: Approximately 141 pounds per roofing square
- Minimum roof pitch: 3:12
- Available colours: Charcoal Blend, Barkwood, Arctic Grey and other finishes
For this Simcoe home, the appeal lies in how the product complements the building's design. The shingle profile works naturally with the pitched gables and traditional residential proportions, while the stone-coated steel construction provides an alternative to conventional asphalt roofing.
The concealed fastening also contributes to the finished appearance, keeping the focus on the textured shingle pattern rather than visible screws.
The Details Behind a Clean Roofline
On a newly constructed home, the roof is one of the first major exterior features to reach its finished appearance.
For a Tilcor CF Shingle installation, the roof structure and substrate must meet the manufacturer's requirements before the panels are installed. Underlayment, valley details, ventilation and the appropriate accessories are all part of the complete assembly.
With the roof in place, the building gains an important layer of weather protection while work continues on the remaining exterior finishes.
What Deserves Particular Attention?
- Roof preparation. On a new build, the roof deck and substrate need to be properly prepared before installation. The roof pitch, surface condition and underlayment must meet the roofing manufacturer's specifications.
- Valleys and roof intersections. Where two roof planes meet, flashing and water drainage need careful planning. Poor detailing in these areas can create problems regardless of the roof covering.
- Edges and finishing details. Ridge, hip, fascia and gable-edge components contribute to both weather protection and the finished appearance.
- Ventilation. A new roofing material does not eliminate the need to assess attic airflow. Ventilation should be considered as part of the complete roofing assembly.
Tilcor provides system-specific accessories and installation instructions for these details. A properly planned installation accounts for the entire assembly, not simply the visible panels.
Project Specs & Fast Facts
- Location: Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario
- Roofing Contractor: DAP Roofing
- Project Type: New residential construction
- Roofing Material: Tilcor CF Shingles
- Roofing System: Stone-coated steel with concealed fastening
- Roof Appearance: Dark, textured shingle profile
- Property Style: Large single-storey residence with multiple gables and a covered front porch
- Manufacturer's Minimum Roof Pitch: 3:12
- Manufacturer's Listed Roofing Weight: Approximately 141 pounds per roofing square
- Project Status in Photograph: Roofing installed, with exterior construction still underway
- Project Photography: DAP Roofing's Our Work gallery
The Roof That Brought the Design Together
For this Simcoe property, the finished roof brings the different architectural features together.
- Its shingle profile brings consistency to the multiple roof planes, while the strong contrast against the unfinished exterior makes the gables stand out.
- The covered porch, broad rooflines and overall proportions begin to feel connected, even without the finishing touches that will eventually complete the property.
What makes the result particularly appealing is that the roofing material doesn't push the house toward an overly modern appearance. The textured metal shingles retain a familiar residential character that works with the home's traditional design.
DAP Perspective: Start With the House, Not the Material
At DAP Roofing, we look at how the roof works with the building's design.
For new construction, that means considering roof pitch, the number of intersections and valleys, ventilation requirements, weather exposure and the homeowner's long-term plans for the property.
The Simcoe installation shows how a shingle-profile metal roof can complement a home with traditional architectural features.
Our recommendation is to choose the roofing system as part of the overall building plan, rather than treating it as a finishing decision.
About DAP Roofing
Since 2002, DAP Roofing has helped homeowners across Southwestern Ontario protect and improve their properties, completing more than 3,000 roofing projects.
We specialize in metal roofing and roof replacement, helping homeowners compare materials, understand installation requirements and choose a system suited to their property and budget.
Every recommendation starts with an assessment of the actual roof, so the proposed solution reflects the condition of the building rather than a general assumption.
We proudly serve Norfolk County, Haldimand County, Oxford County, Brantford, Brant County and Elgin County.
