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“MonierLifetile welcomed the opportunity to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and add to the beauty of the NHI Dream Home by showcasing our distinctive roofing solution,” says Whatley Bush, southeast market development manager for MonierLifetile. Barrel tile roofs, long popular in Florida and California, are increasingly becoming the roof of choice for homes of distinction throughout the Southeast. Advances in the manufacture of concrete tile make it both an aesthetically excellent choice, as well as a roofing material that is unmatched in resisting the elements. It is estimated that concrete tile now accounts for 90% of all roofs in Europe and the South Pacific Basin. “I love the look of MonierLifetile roofs architecturally, and the structural integrity is hard to beat,” says Rex Bost, president of Bost Custom Homes, builders of the NHI Dream Home. “Concrete roof tile has received a very positive response here in the Southeast—I think it will continue to be a growing trend.” MonierLifetile has engineered a signature line of roof tiles, specifically designed for the unique climatic demands of the region. The España series used on the NHI Dream Home, like all of the products in MonierLifetile’s Southeast Line, exceeds Class A fire rating standards. It is extremely hail resistant, and with proper installation, has been proven to withstand winds in excess of 125 miles per hour. These concrete tile roofing systems are also exceptional insulators, which can lower air conditioning costs in the summer and produce more constant temperatures in the winter (also reducing potential ice accumulation). Created to reflect the classic style and distinctiveness of Spanish architecture, the España, Casa Grande Blend chosen for the NHI Dream Home emulates the shade and texture variations of handmade Spanish clay. MonierLifetile’s “color-through” manufacturing process fully integrates these nature-inspired hues into every tile. The antique effect renders the NHI Dream Home as a venerable Italian villa, as at home in The Hills of Rosemont as it would be in the mountains of Tuscany. “I used the barrel-style tiles,” says Bost, “but there are many style options available.” Indeed, in addition to its classic Mediterranean tile, MonierLifetile also offers concrete roof tile that mimics a variety of timeless roofing styles. Their Saxony Slate reproduces the marble-blend shadings of antique stone, in color variations ranging from traditional slate blue to earthy browns and oxidized greens. Their rustic Madera line of concrete roof tiles is a dead ringer for authentic shake shingles. They come in shades like Sagewood and Autumnwood. Concrete tiles are made from naturally occurring materials and do not deplete precious natural resources, making them an environmentally friendly choice. And all MonierLifetile products carry a lifetime warranty that is transferable to future homeowners. In fact, when you consider the life cycle cost of a roof that is designed to outlast the house, it becomes an economical choice.
Durable, economical, energy efficient—and downright
gorgeous—concrete roof tile from MonierLifetile was unquestionably a lofty
choice for this home of dreams. ▪
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