Do SBC shingles have a warranty?

24 April 2025

Yes, we offer the best manufacturer’s warranty on our factory-finished shingles (sidewall application only). Backed by PPG®, we offer a warranty program on coating. We also offer a warranty against wood decay. See the Warranty section for more details. 

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Which Color Should I Choose for My Roof?

24 April 2025

SBC factory-finished shingles are designed for wall applications only. The grade used is Sidewall Select AB, which is not suitable for roofing. Additionally, we do not offer a warranty for stained products installed on a roof.

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What colors do you offer?

24 April 2025

SBC can stain in almost any color. Even if we use PPG® stains, we can match all colors with our high tech photo spectrometer.

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What types of finishes are available?

24 April 2025

We offer 4 types of factory applied finishes: solid stain, weathering agents, clear solutions and semi-transparent stain. View the different finishes by clicking on this link. 

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What kind of stain do you use for your factory-finished shingles?

24 April 2025

We use latex coating that is 100% acrylic and water repellent, mainly from PPG® Machinecoat(TM) products. PPG is the inventor and the world leader of machine applied coatings. PPG stains are made especially for machine application and their quality is superior. They can be washed and are made to resist to extreme weather and mildew.

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If I want to stain my shingles, what is the best option?

24 April 2025

The easiest and most long-lasting option is to let us stain the shingles for you. Buying SBC factory-finished shingles is the best decision you can make, because you will obtain maximum protection on all faces, a uniform stain thickness and a warranty on the finish.

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Should I stain my shingles or should I leave them natural?

24 April 2025

The answer to this question depends on the look you wish to have for your house. Naturally weathered, SBC cedar shingles will slowly become silver gray, a process which will make them very appreciated by experts. For people who want to have a uniform color, staining is the perfect option. At SBC, we can answer […]

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We are currently in the process of putting together a document that will contain a lot of useful information. As it is not quite finished, you can ask your questions directly to a member of our team. – Contact us