Tando Composites President and CEO Ralph Bruno appeared on a recent RoofersCoffeeShop® podcast to discuss composite cladding technology and how it fits into today’s roofing professionals' business strategy. 

Hosted by Heidi Ellsworth, CEO and president of RoofersCoffeeShop®, the Roofing Road Trips® episode explores the world of roofing, offering tips, expertise, innovations and challenges to help build a better roofing business.

Although Tando Composites does not offer roofing products, Bruno discusses how innovative solutions such as Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone, are increasing revenue and margins for roofing contractors and how expanding into composite cladding allows them to diversify and stand out in today’s economy.

“Early in my career, I was part of two of the market’s game-changing brands and technologies, Trex® and AZEK®. Both leading brands created new categories and led the market via substitution of wood decking and wood trim, respectively”, said Bruno. “My team and I are taking that same brand building, category creation and technology expansion to Tando Composites.”

He noted that as a regular attendee at the International Roofing Expo and during his tenure as chair of PEPA, the Polymeric Exteriors Products Association, it was clear that roofing pros are diversifying and looking for ways to differentiate their everyday businesses.

Heidi added, “In addition, homeowners are looking for a roofing contractor they can trust, but one that can also take care of other aspects, perhaps siding and windows, as a one-stop shop.”

As Bruno explained, Tando Composites’ two product lines, TandoStone and Beach House Shake, can add to the roofers’ portfolio by allowing them to capture more “share of wall” with two products known for authentic beauty that lasts for decades and fast, easy installation without calling in subcontractors. 

“TandoStone, as well as ProBrick, is a substitute for mortar-applied stone veneer without the need for a mason, is virtually unbreakable and is resistant to moisture even with ground contact. Beach House Shake looks identical to individually nailed-in cedar shingles and stays looking like the day it was installed,” said Bruno. Both install quickly using traditional tools, saving weeks of labor and installation time – all while answering the homeowners’ needs of authenticity and durability.”

Bruno noted that the composite technology of both product lines adds resistance to weather and moisture, with no splitting, cracking or warping and little to no upkeep required. Both products carry a Class 4 Hail Rating for durability peace of mind, while Beach House Shake is Miami-Dade approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones.

Heidi shard, “We are so happy to have Tando Composites as part of the RoofersCoffeeShop community, and this podcast was such a great conversation. I loved talking about the opportunities roofing contractors have to diversify and become that trusted resource homeowners can turn to for more of their exterior needs. Tando Composites offers beautiful, high-performing solutions that make that expansion a natural fit for contractors looking to grow their businesses.”

Listen to the RoofersCoffeeShop podcast here and visit www.tandocomposites.com and www.beachhouseshake.com for more information.

Listen to “Building billion-dollar brands” with Ralph Bruno here.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products professionals prefer and consumers demand.

By Jesse Sanchez. 

The composite brick product was named among Qualified Remodeler’s 2026 Remodelers Choice 100 based on reader engagement. 

Tando Composites announced that TandoStone® ProBrick®, its composite brick product, has been selected for Qualified Remodeler’s 2026 Remodelers Choice 100. The annual product showcase highlights the 100 most-viewed products on the magazine’s website from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with products spanning kitchen and bath, exterior and outdoor living and other remodeling categories. 

Reflecting on the recognition, Ralph Bruno, CEO of Derby Building Products, parent company of Tando Composites, said, “ProBrick is the latest of our game-changing composite products to be recognized by Qualified Remodeler.” Pointing to the company’s history with the publication, the recognition continues a pattern of previous honors for products in the company’s composite cladding portfolio. Ralph added, “It builds upon the history of our composite shingle, Beach House Shake® and our composite stone, TandoStone®, recognized in prior years.”  

Discussing ProBrick’s place in that portfolio, Ralph explained, “We have defined composite brick as an exciting new product for Tando Composites and are pleased that remodelers recognize how advanced composite technology can positively impact their projects.” According to the company, ProBrick is designed to help address labor and affordability challenges through an efficient installation process that does not require specialized labor. The lightweight composite brick can be installed by siding professionals using traditional tools without masons, mortar, or scaffolding. 

ProBrick is intended for mixed-material homes and commercial structures and can be installed in a range of weather conditions. The product features a Kynar® coating for color retention and is available in Madeira, a classic red, and Racinette, a deep brown. Together, its installation approach, material design, and recognition in the 2026 Remodelers Choice 100 highlight the product’s growing presence within the remodeling market. 

Learn more about ProBrick’s recognition in Qualified Remodeler’s 2026 Remodelers Choice 100 and the product’s installation and design features!

Tando Composites delivers innovative exterior cladding solutions designed to combine authentic aesthetics, performance and contractor-friendly installation. 

The Coffee Shops®, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome Tando Composites into their community. 

Tando Composites is changing the way contractors and homeowners think about exterior cladding with two primary product lines: TandoStone® and Beach House Shake®. TandoStone is a lightweight composite stone that delivers the look and feel of real stone and installs like traditional siding using standard siding tools, while Beach House Shake is a composite cladding with the authentic beauty of natural cedar shingles designed specifically for sidewalls.  

From this company, you can expect: 

• Authentic exterior aesthetics – Tando Composites focuses on realistic exterior finishes, from the natural cedar shingle appearance of Beach House Shake to the stone aesthetics of TandoStone. 
• Contractor-friendly installation – TandoStone is installed with standard tools just like traditional siding – no need for mortar, adhesives, or a secondary rainscreen. Beach House Shake is also installed like traditional siding using standard tools or most common nail guns. 
• Lightweight composite stone – TandoStone, which can be installed by one-person without scaffolding, allows contractors to create mixed-material exteriors while avoiding the specialized installation methods associated with traditional stone or stone veneer. 
• Composite cedar-look sidewall cladding – Engineered as a sidewall cladding, Beach House Shake uses composite technology to recreate the authentic beauty, architectural detail, and individual character of natural cedar shingles. 
• Durability and weather resistance – Perfect for ground contact and roofline applications, both product lines are designed for high-performance, superior durability, proven weather resistance, and protected by a unique Kynar® coating. 

The Coffee Shops are proud to welcome Tando Composites!

About Tando Composites 

Tando Composites offers TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composites stone, and Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle, through professional dealers and lumberyards across the United States and Canada. Its products have earned multiple industry awards and recognition for performance and beauty. TandoStone and Beach House Shake are approved by International Code Council (ICC) and Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) building codes and are backed by a 50-Year Performance Plus Limited Warranty. 

Tando Composites grows distribution network.

Tando Composites has partnered with Bennett Supply Company to distribute the full line of Tando Composites products, including Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone. Headquartered in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, Bennett Supply will partner with Tando Composites to sell products throughout Western Pennsylvania, Western Maryland and northern West Virginia. 

“Tando Composites is an outstanding addition to our portfolio of innovative exterior building products,” said Jake Hoffer, business manager of lumber & materials for Bennett Supply. “Beach House Shake and TandoStone deliver the realism of natural products, such as wood and masonry, but they deliver the high performance, weather-resistance and curb appeal that homeowners demand.”

“Our team is proud to partner with Bennett Supply, a company with more than 60 years of experience bringing the latest innovative products to their customers,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO of Derby Building Products, parent company of Tando Composites. “Bennett Supply has a long history of establishing new categories with leading brands in their market. We look forward to helping them build awareness of Tando Composites in their region.”

Bruno added TandoStone®, known by siding installers as ‘the smarter way to stone’, is the strongest stone system on the market.

Virtually unbreakable with unmatched durability and preferred over stone veneer or painted concrete, TandoStone is available in three profiles: Stacked Stone, Creek Ledgestone and ProBrick®. All TandoStone products offer best-in-class aesthetics, a fast, easy installation and an outstanding ROI for homeowners, while never requiring a mason or mortar for installation.

Beach House Shake, the composite shingle that never tells its age, is available in two collections, Classic and the new Rustic Collection. With authentic natural cedar looks that last for the life of the home, Beach House Shake’s advanced composite technology provides unparalleled realism, architectural precision and simplified installation. Both collections are available in four distinctive styles to complement a wide range of aesthetic preferences.

To learn more about all Tando Composites products, visit www.tandocomposites.com. Learn more about Bennett Supply at https://bennettsupply.com.

About Tando Composites

Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, is the leader in composite exterior cladding with Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle and TandoStone, the #1 brand of composite stone. Backed by more than five decades of product innovation, Tando Composites produces high-performance products professionals prefer and consumers demand. Learn more about TandoStone at http://www.tandocomposites.com and Beach House Shake at http://www.beachhouseshake.com.

About Bennett Supply

Bennett Supply, founded in 1962 by David Bennett, is an independent regional distributor of specialty building materials serving dealer and shop customers for more than 60 years. Facilities in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York provide local customer service and offer frequent scheduled delivery on Bennett’s fleet of company-owned trucks. Sales staff are specialized by customer focus to coordinate architectural specification, support customer needs and develop downstream markets. https://bennettsupply.com.