MIT researchers have developed roof tiles that change color based on the temperature, turning white when it's hot to deflect heat and turning black when it's cold to absorb it. According to the team's ...

Doreen Monahan’s roof used to be beautiful. It’s still a nice looking roof but instead of the dark terracotta, chocolate brown and bright yellow tiles that were on the roof when it was installed in ...

Clay tiles have been in use for many years and are still installed in both residential and commercial applications. Clay tiles differ from concrete in regards to weight, attachment methods and the way ...

HOUSTON, February 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is proud to announce the expansion of its Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile ...

Swiss manufacturer Megasol launched, last year, a photovoltaic tile that is claimed to be compatible with a wide range of roof tiles. Megasol is offering three standard formats that can be combined ...

A clay tile roof can make your home feel like a Mediterranean getaway, so it's no surprise that many homeowners select this option. Unfortunately, the visual appeal of this roofing material does come ...

DaVinci Roofscapes has introduced the new snap fit self-locating Bellaforté, which incorporates an integrated rain gutter, leading edge tab and rain dam, in a 12-in. slate profile.Bellaforté roofing ...

The future looks bright for the Tesla Solar Roof as the company gears up to launch a third-generation design of its solar-harvesting tiles. After incorporating learnings from the handful of Tesla ...

One of the biggest challenges firefighters face involves tailoring their tactics to the ever-changing construction industry. Often, materials used, especially on rooftops, pose specific challenges ...