Vicwest Metal Shingles in Edmonton
Iron Shield Roofing installs Vicwest True Nature steel shingles: Cedar Creek Shake, North Ridge Slate and Coastal Wave. Canadian-made, Class 4 impact and Class A fire rated, with a transferable lifetime warranty.
Canadian-made steel shingles with the look of shake, slate or tile
Vicwest True Nature shingles are formed from Galvalume-coated steel in Stratford, Ontario. They weigh about 90 lb per square, carry a Class 4 impact rating and a Class A fire rating, and come with a transferable lifetime warranty. Iron Shield Roofing installs True Nature on homes across Edmonton and area.
Why True Nature
- UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating and ASTM E108 Class A fire rating on all three profiles.
- Lightweight: about 90 lb per square.
- Trims and flashings are formed from the same steel coil, and ridge caps carry the same imprint, so colours match.
- Approved by CCMC (14173-R) for the National Building Code of Canada.
Three profiles, one steel system
Colour chips and photos below come from Vicwest. Tap any colour to see it larger, or open a product for full specs and project photos.
True Nature Cedar Creek Shake
The look of cedar shake without the warping, splitting, mould and rot. Quadra-Loc locks each shingle on all four sides.
True Nature North Ridge Slate
A profile and shadow line that is almost indistinguishable from real slate, with the same Quadra-Loc interlock.
True Nature Coastal Wave
The shadow line of a terracotta barrel tile, far lighter than clay or concrete, installed direct to deck with no strapping.
Also available in Espresso (Signature Matte).
True Nature at a glance
From Vicwest’s published product information. All three are 28 ga Galvalume steel, Class 4 impact and Class A fire rated, and made in Stratford, Ontario.
| Cedar Creek Shake | North Ridge Slate | Coastal Wave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Cedar shake | Slate | Barrel tile |
| Coverage per shingle | 12" × 50" (4.17 sq ft) | 12" × 50" (4.17 sq ft) | 14.5" × 51" (5.13 sq ft) |
| Shingles per square | 24 | 24 | 20 |
| Profile depth | 0.5" | 0.55" | 1" |
| Fastening | Hidden, Quadra-Loc | Hidden, Quadra-Loc | Concealed screws, direct to deck |
| Weight | About 90 lb / square | About 90 lb / square | About 90 lb / square |
| Colours | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Warranty | Transferable lifetime warranty, subject to conditions: 50 years against perforation from corrosion, 40 years against chipping, cracking or peeling, 30 years on chalking |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Signature Matte and Signature (solid colour) and Expressence (printed) |
| Code approvals | CCMC 14173-R, Florida FL40929, Texas Department of Insurance, Intertek CCRR-0416 |
True Nature roofs on real homes
DECRA stone-coated steel
For a textured stone-granule finish over steel, see our DECRA stone-coated steel shingles, shakes and tiles.
How we install True Nature
Inspect the roof
We check slope, decking, valleys, penetrations, ventilation and flashing before we quote.
Pick profile and colour
We compare profiles and colours against your siding, stone and trim and recommend viewing a physical sample before you decide.
Install the system
Shingles, matching trims, flashings and ridge caps are installed to Vicwest’s installation guide.
Review the warranty
We walk you through the finished roof and the Vicwest warranty, which can be transferred once to the next owner.
