June, 2008 -- For some people, selecting roofing material is an afterthought, but savvy homeowners, remodelers and builders know a beautiful roof creates architectural appeal that can top any other residence in the neighborhood.

Distinctive roofing completes the visual picture, accenting steep gables and supplying attractive color fields to hipped roofs. Existing homes can also receive a striking rejuvenation with a new roof, benefiting from instant attractiveness where roof appeal may not have been much of a consideration before.

For homeowners who want to achieve a custom look, InSpire™ Roofing delivers a perfect blend of high style and high technology to complement a multitude of architectural styles and exteriors. "Coming in the industry's widest color palette, InSpire adds richness, deep texture and the authentic look of natural slate, without the high cost and heavy weight that comes with it," said Jonathan Wierengo, Director of Marketing for The Tapco Group™, maker of InSpire.

InSpire Roofing

Crafted from compressed limestone and virgin resins, InSpire is an innovative and recyclable green product that even performs better than natural slate. It won't lift, cup, warp, break or delaminate and is backed by a 50-year transferable warranty.

InSpire brings artistic flair to homes clad in stone, wood, fiber cement or other materials, and adds interest on dormers, multiple gables and cross gables. Its beauty draws the eyes upward to soaring ridges, and also complements features like chimneys and eyebrow windows.

Renovated brick or stucco homes can deliver a dramatic architectural statement with a new roof. Imagine a side-gabled, red-brick home treated to the rich dimension of InSpire's random edges and surfaces.

Seven standard and 11 premium colors are available from InSpire, along with seven blended colors to help homeowners create custom looks that can be bold, rustic or traditional. To achieve an historic look, homeowners can choose from several nuanced grey hues, even combining Dover Grey, Slate Grey, Pewter Grey and Charcoal Grey. The elemental feel of Emerald Green, the dark earthiness of Red Clay and the depth of Stone Black, also partner well with InSpire's grey shades. The nature-inspired textures and colors of Moss Green and Red Cedar also make InSpire a perfect fit for timber homes and rustic cabins.

Distinctive choices such as Sand and Wheat can lend an ethereal quality for those interested in lighter shades for their home's look. Among the various color-blended tiles, popular choices include Grey/Black and the sophisticated boldness of Red/Black.

To visualize your home with the natural elegance of InSpire Roofing, visit www.inspireroofing.com to pick the right color or color combination for your roof.

InSpire Roofing Products is a division of The Tapco Group and a U.S. Green Building Council Member. For more information, visit: www.inspireroofing.com or call 1-800-971-4148.

The Tapco Group is the building industry's leading provider of easy to install, premium Innovative Exterior Products Serving the building industry since 1961, Tapco specializes in the manufacturing of stone veneer, roofing, siding, trim, tool systems, egress systems and siding components. The products combine versatile application, durability, vast color palettes and uncommon authenticity to exceed the expectations of contractors and homeowners.