Clay Barrel Style on a Roof That Weighs Almost Nothing
Barrel tile gives a house a look nothing else quite matches, but genuine clay and concrete tile bring serious weight with them, and plenty of framing cannot carry it without reinforcement. Synthetic tile takes the same profile and molds it from polymer composite, delivering the curve, the shadow lines, and the color depth at a small fraction of the load. Armor Roofing installs synthetic tile roofing in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
Want the tile look without a structural upgrade? Call Armor Roofing today at (816) 331-7663 for a free consultation.
Why Composite Handles Freeze and Thaw Better
Clay and concrete absorb a small amount of water, and in a climate that freezes and thaws repeatedly through the winter, that moisture expands inside the tile and eventually cracks it. Composite does not absorb water at all, so those cycles pass without consequence. It also flexes under hail impact rather than shattering, which is why most synthetic tile carries a Class 4 impact rating and often earns an insurance discount.
What Synthetic Tile Offers Your Property
Owners choose composite tile for reasons that add up over time:
- A fraction of the weight of clay or concrete, no framing reinforcement
- Class 4 impact resistance against hail that cracks genuine tile
- No water absorption, so freeze and thaw cycles cause no damage
- Barrel, S-tile, and flat profiles in a range of earth-toned colors
- Fifty-year warranties standard on premium composite systems
- Individual tiles replaceable without disturbing the surrounding roof
We install synthetic tile on homes, churches, and light commercial buildings, and repair existing composite tile roofs.
Depending on the look you are after, we also install synthetic slate, synthetic shingles, clay tile roofing, and concrete roof tiles.
Let’s Compare Them Side by Side
Have us out with samples and see how composite tile looks against the real thing. We will walk your roof, talk through what your framing can handle, and give you honest numbers on every option.
All the character of tile, none of the weight. Call Armor Roofing at (816) 331-7663 to schedule your free synthetic tile estimate.
