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Classic Roman Tile Roofing
- Journal of Light Construction (1/1/2008)
- Adding a tile roofing system often requires structural reinforcement and a lengthy installation. To simplify the process, Metro Roof Products has released a lightweight roof panel with a classic Roman tile profile. Mounted on a 50-inch-by-16-inch sheet of 26-gauge galvanized steel, this product weighs only 1.5 pounds a square foot. It comes in various standard and premium colors and costs $214 a square. 866/638-7648.
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MonierLifetile Introduces New Energy Efficient Roof System
- ebuild (11/28/2007)
- Demonstrating its commitment to increasing sustainability and concrete tile roofing options, the company has introduced the MonierLifetile Energy Efficient Roof (EER). This development from the leading concrete roof tile manufacturer and environmental innovator, the MonierLifetile EER System is one of a complete line of tile and component products designed to simultaneously advance a roof's performance, reliability and functionality.
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Hanson Develops Enhanced Thru Colors for Venetian Tile Line
- ebuild (9/17/2007)
- Hanson Roof Tile, one of the nation's leading roof tile manufacturers, announces refreshed thru colors for its Venetian tile line, offering southwest Florida residents new options in stylish roofing and giving builders the confidence that comes with color consistency, quality and durability. The revamped colors include Seashell, Carlsbad, Mint, Crimson, Nova and Sterling. They join existing slurry colors Navajo, Rio Grande, Como Clay, Cypress Moss, Harbour Mist, Vino and Antique Buff.
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Hanson Roof Tile launches HansonTileStore
- ebuild (9/17/2007)
- Hanson Roof Tile, one of the leading roof tile manufacturers in the United States, has launched HansonTileStore, a customer-centered online ordering system that streamlines online ordering and customizes order sorting to the user's needs. The system guides customers through the tile selection process by asking them to select a pick-up location, tile profile, tile color, product quantities and billing information in easy-to-read screens that feature product photos. Its simplicity comes from its being project-based, allowing customers to sort projects by project name, project number, roofer/builder, county or price quote.
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Protect Homes from Fire Damage with Tile Roofing
- ebuild (7/25/2007)
- The roof is the most vulnerable part of any home during a wildfire, so it's important to choose a noncombustible material like concrete tile to protect the structure. The complete concrete roof assembly maintains a Class A rating throughout its life without periodic treatment. In addition to providing safety and protection, buildings with Class A rated tile systems are eligible for lower fire insurance rates. Based in Irvine, CA, MonierLifetile is a leading manufacturer of premium-quality roof tile.
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Protect and Beatify Southeastern Homes with Tile Roofing
- ebuild (7/25/2007)
- Since a roof occupies approximately 40 percent of visible space on the average house, choosing a material that offers both a unique look and superior protection from the elements can significantly enhance the home's exterior appearance while also offering piece of mind. One of the fastest growing roofing materials is concrete tile. In recent years, roof tiles have evolved from the traditional red, rounded style to include a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes to coordinate with different roofing styles and architectural preferences across the country. With the introduction of modern, more resilient materials, concrete tile offers an unmatched combination of aesthetics, durability and energy efficiency.
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Protect and Beautify Southeastern Homes with Tile Roofing
- ebuild (7/25/2007)
- With today's movement toward green building and cool roofing, concrete tile is also an increasingly popular choice for buildings that are designed for energy efficiency. When built with an elevated batten system and other MonierLifetile roofing components, a tile roof allows air circulation underneath the tile, which reduces heat transfer to a home's attic. According to Dr. William A. Miller, Ph.D., of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, "Venting offers a significant 50 percent reduction in the heat penetrating the conditioned space compared to direct nailed roof systems that are in direct contact with the roof deck." Due to this design, tile not only saves energy but also reduces heating and cooling costs.
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Getting on Top of the Residential Market
- CONCRETE PRODUCER MAGAZINE (7/1/2007)
- Roof tile production across the country is on the rise. And it's about time, since tile is the predominant roof covering material worldwide. According to the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI), the industry's marketing organization, tile roofing is a $603 million industry in the United States. Tile, which includes clay and concrete, continues to grow in popularity, and is now the dominant roofing material along the West Coast, across the Sunbelt, and in Florida.
- Roof Redux
- REMODELING Magazine (6/1/2007)
- A few years ago, Ann Marzano's home needed a new roof. Environmentally conscious, she wanted to avoid asphalt or cedar, but her local homeowner's association wouldn't allow metal. After researching alternatives, she came up with synthetic slate, a durable rubber composite made mostly from recycled tires that provided the traditional look her NIMBY neighbors demanded.
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Tile Roofs Add Value, Differentiate Builders
- ebuild (5/18/2007)
- Builders looking for ways to differentiate themselves from the competition and provide the highest quality product to customers need look no further than Eagle Roofing Products. Concrete tile roofs can save consumers energy and money through their cool roofing, energy-efficient properties. New research shows that tile roofing's mass, reflectivity and ventilation beneath the tiles contribute to a reduction of heat transference of at least 50 percent, when compared to a traditional asphalt shingle roof. Tile is also recyclable, resulting in less material ending up in the landfill. These traits make it a naturally "green" product and desirable to buyers.
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