Tando Composites’ Beach House Shake® Blends Durability With Charm

Wednesday, May 07 | 2025

Long Island contractors understand the appeal of cedar shingles better than anyone. There’s a reason homeowners are drawn to the natural charm of cedar—each piece carries its own unique character, its own warmth, its own story. Freshly installed cedar shingles radiate craftsmanship and beauty, giving homes that iconic, coastal New York curb appeal. But as you know all too well, nature takes its toll.

Rain, sun, wind, insects, and time can all wreak havoc on natural cedar. The once-vibrant surface begins to discolor, streak, crack, split, and cup. What started out as a stunning exterior turns into a maintenance nightmare. Paints and coatings help a little—but they come at a cost and cover up the natural grain and variation that gives cedar its unique charm.

Now imagine if cedar shingles could look perfect for the life of the home—no fading, no damage, no upkeep. With Tando Composites’ Beach House Shake® composite shingles, available at Contractor Express, they can.

Beauty That Never Grows Old
Beach House Shake® composite shingles are an authentic composite siding product that captures the timeless beauty of natural cedar and retains it for life. This is not your ordinary composite siding—it’s a breakthrough in building materials. With detailed woodgrain textures, natural color variation, and architecturally precise lines, Beach House Shake® composite shingles deliver a level of realism that is virtually indistinguishable from traditional cedar.

Each composite shingle is uniquely crafted with re-squared and rebutted 5” precision, providing the clean lines contractors want and the visual appeal homeowners appreciate. It’s the little details—the saw marks, the grain pattern, the depth of texture—that make this product a truly superior cedar alternative.

Built to Withstand Long Island’s Coastal Conditions
From the salty sea air of the South Shore to the harsh winters up north, Long Island weather is tough on exteriors. That’s why durability matters. Beach House Shake is engineered to endure. It features KAPGUARD® with KYNAR® coating, which protects the composite shingles from UV rays, fading, and weathering for 20+ years.

It’s even Miami-Dade County approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ), which means it’s strong enough to handle hurricane-force winds and extreme conditions—something every Long Island contractor should appreciate when building or renovating coastal homes.

Easy Installation = More Profit
Let’s face it—installing natural cedar is a hassle. It’s difficult to source, time-consuming to install, and requires constant upkeep. Sorting shingles, pulling string lines, measuring for placement—it all adds up to more labor and more time-consuming projects.

With composite shingles by Tando Composites, those headaches are gone. It’s engineered for fast, easy installation—up to 5 times faster than natural cedar shingles. To cover 5 square feet, natural cedar needs about 42 fasteners. With Beach House Shake, you need only 7 fasteners, and it’s compatible with standard nail guns.

Less time on the job means you can take on more projects, finish faster, and deliver consistent, high-quality results every time. Your clients get the look they love, and you save time, labor, and money.

Choose Your Look
Beach House Shake is available at Contractor Express in two natural cedar styles:

• Atlantica: Designed to mimic the soft, silvery-gray hue of naturally weathered cedar. Atlantica offers a sun-washed, coastal cottage look perfect for Long Island’s beachfront communities or Cape Cod-inspired homes.

• Pacifica: A rich, warm tone that mirrors freshly milled western red cedar. Its earthy elegance pairs beautifully with homes in wooded areas and lakeside settings, offering classic, rustic beauty.

Available at Contractor Express: Your Local Partner in Building Excellence
Contractors across Long Island trust Contractor Express for top-quality materials, expert support, and exceptional service. With the addition of Tando Composites’ Beach House Shake, you can now offer your clients the unmatched beauty of cedar without the maintenance, costs, or installation headaches.

Low-maintenance siding doesn’t have to sacrifice style. Discover how composite siding from Tando Composites can elevate your builds with lasting performance and unmatched charm. Visit Contractor Express, Long Island’s trusted building material supplier since 1981, to see samples, get expert advice, or place your order. Call us today at 516-764-0388 to get started!