Wakefield Bridge®
The steel shingle Colum has installed on more than 200 Simcoe County homes.
The Wakefield Bridge story.
Wakefield Bridge is the steel shingle that built our reputation. Made in Brampton from Canadian steel, finished in PVDF Kynar 500, and engineered with an interlocking shingle profile that handles Georgian Bay nor’easters, freeze-thaw cycles, and the hail that rolls through every other August. Every Wakefield Bridge roof we install carries a 50-year transferable warranty that stays with the home — not the homeowner.
Every number that matters on this product.
- CoatingPVDF Kynar 500® (fluoropolymer)
- Gauge29-gauge Canadian galvanized steel
- ProfileInterlocking steel shingle, 16″ × 24″
- Warranty50 years, transferable — no transfer fee, no pro-rating
- Wind241 km/h certified (Miami-Dade equivalent)
- FireClass A — non-combustible
- HailUL 2218 Class 4 impact rating
- Weight~1.25 lbs/sq ft (≈ 1/10 the weight of concrete tile)
Made in Canada — stamped from Canadian steel, finished in Brampton, Ontario by Ideal Roofing
Six reasons homeowners pick Wakefield Bridge.
PVDF Kynar 500 — the fade-resistance gold standard, used on commercial architecture for 40+ years
Interlocking profile sheds wind-driven rain and snow without the slippage that loosens asphalt
241 km/h wind certification — independently tested at Miami-Dade equivalent standards
Class A fire rating — non-combustible, won’t add fuel to a wildfire or chimney spark
UL 2218 Class 4 hail rating — qualifies for insurance discounts in many Ontario policies
50-year transferable warranty stays with the home, raising resale value at sale time
What you actually get on the truck.
- 01Engineered concealed-fastener strip — no exposed screws to back out, no neoprene washers to dry-rot
- 02Stamped from Canadian-mined steel, finished in Brampton, Ontario
- 03Available in the full Ideal Roofing colour palette (20+ colours) — Black Mica, Granite Grey, and Espresso are the three Colum installs most
- 04Thermal expansion handled by panel design — no mechanical seaming required
- 05Lightweight enough to install over an existing single-layer shingle roof where code permits (re-roofing)
- 06Compatible with snow guards, solar mounts, and standard ridge ventilation
- 07100% recyclable at end of life — but expect it to outlast your time in the home
Wakefield Bridge up close.
The colours we install most often.
- Black MicaDeep near-black with subtle fleck — Colum’s top seller
- Granite GreyWarm charcoal — reads modern on white or grey siding
- EspressoRich dark brown — pairs with stone, brick, and cedar
- Bright SilverArchitectural metallic — modern new builds
- Cuivre ClassiqueCopper-tone — adds warmth to brick and stucco
- Matte BlackFlat finish for ultra-modern silhouettes
Full Ideal Roofing palette available — these are the colours Colum sees most in Simcoe County. Ask for a colour sample at the on-site visit.
Who picks Wakefield Bridge.
- 01Homeowners replacing asphalt and ready to do it once
- 02Heritage homes where the shingle look matters but performance can’t be compromised
- 03High-exposure properties — lakefront, hilltop, open country
- 04Forever homes where the 50-year warranty actually matters
What homeowners ask about wakefield bridge.
What does the 50-year transferable warranty actually cover?
How does Wakefield Bridge compare to asphalt shingles?
Can it be installed over my existing roof?
Will it dent in hailstorms?
Is it loud in the rain?
The rest of the lineup.
Get your Wakefield Bridge estimate now.
Sixty-second estimator, on-site visit within forty-eight hours, written quote shortly after. No phone gate, no email pressure.