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At MonierLifetile, we incorporate green technologies and materials that save energy, reduce waste, utilize local resources and reduce pollution. The end result is not only a beautiful,

Being Green Our Tradition and Promise

long-term solution for your roof, but for the entire planet as well. Green roofing is not only a tradition at MonierLifetile; it is our promise. MonierLifetile is proud to use paper that meets the guidelines of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. The printing company charged with

Concrete roof tile is known for its longevity and small footprint on the planet

printing this brochure, as well as the paper used, are also FSC certified.

Green from the Outset. Lasts for Generations. • Locally harvested raw materials

• Low impact manufacturing processes lessen our carbon footprint

• Concrete tile reabsorbs up to 20 percent of carbon dioxide emissions

• Energy efficient installation techniques minimize heating and cooling costs

• Natural in origin, concrete tiles can be recycled to minimize environmental impact

CORPORATE OFFICE: MonierLifetile • P.O. Box 19792 Irvine, CA 92623-9792 • (949) 756-1605

MonierLifetile is the roofing product that has been green for decades in the U.S. and for a generation through our European lineage. As a leader in the Green Building movement, MonierLifetile is committed to using naturally available materials which mitigates the negative impact to the environment and emphasizes conservation and energy efficiency. Concrete roof tile is inherently sustainable. The durable lifecycle of MonierLifetile products – from beginning to end – meets the needs of the present without compromising those of the future.

A NATIONAL PRESENCE

Being a green leader, MonierLifetile is committed to providing the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly tile roof system in the U.S.

A single roof can impact our world

MonierLifetile is committed to reducing the total amount of greenhouse gases produced – from the environmentally conscious manufacture of the product; to the plant to market transport radius; to the ultimate

MonierLifetile LLC, with headquarters in Irvine, CA, is backed by the strength and financial resources of Monier, based in Europe, and Boral Ltd., based in

re-use and recyclability – thereby minimizing our carbon footprint.

Australia. MonierLifetile has 13 manufacturing plants and service offices throughout the United States and a plant in Guadalajara, Mexico.

This brochure is printed on FSC certified paper

A joint venture of Member of

To learn more about MonierLifetile’s environmental and recycling policies, visit us online at http://monierlifetile.com

Our tile finishes its lifecycle by returning to the Earth to be reused responsibly.

Some homeowners use water catchment systems to collect rain water coming off the roof tile. MonierLifetile’s products are green and clean enough for using the water collected from filtered catchment systems for household use. re-use and recyclability. and energy efficiency on the roof, and ultimately, its plant to market transport radius, inherent sustainability to the environmentally conscious manufacturing process, • MonierLifetile roof tiles have a small carbon footprint due Instead of our product ending up in vast landfills, we are helping to pave the way for tomorrow.

and have one of the best hail ratings in the industry. prorated limited lifetime warranty, are Class A fire rated • MonierLifetile products carry a fully transferable, nonadded benefit of energy savings. protect the structure for decades while offering the MonierLifetile’s Energy Efficient Roof System will concrete roof tile and proprietary roof components, • With the inherently sustainable properties of both new construction and reroof applications. emulate wood shake, slate and Spanish clay tiles – for • MonierLifetile’s product range includes profiles that

can be reused in manufacturing. concrete tiles are mineral-based, nontoxic, and replace a tile roof, it’s helpful to remember that need for reroofing. But when the time comes to landfills, our concrete tile’s longevity reduces the and fossil-fuel dependent asphalt shingles – clog roofing materials – particularly petroleum-based recycling is almost an added benefit. While other Concrete tile roofs have such a long lifespan that

Recycling

roof over the long term. • Simply put, concrete roof tile offers the best value in a environment. cost-effective solution for durability, aesthetics and the • Over the long-term, MonierLifetile offers the most

The bottom line: a longer-lasting roof with a lower carbon footprint

A single roof can impact our world

Concrete roof tile is known for its longevity and small footprint on the planet

MonierLifetile is the roofing product that has been green for decades in the U.S. and for a generation through our European lineage. As a leader in the Green Building movement, MonierLifetile is committed to using naturally available materials which mitigates the negative impact to the environment and emphasizes conservation and energy efficiency.

Green from the Outset. Lasts for Generations.

Concrete roof tile is inherently sustainable. The durable lifecycle of MonierLifetile products – from beginning to end – meets the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. MonierLifetile is committed to reducing the total amount of greenhouse gases produced – from the environmentally conscious manufacture of the product; to the plant to market transport radius; to the ultimate re-use and recyclability – thereby minimizing our carbon footprint.

• Locally harvested raw materials

• Low impact manufacturing processes lessen our carbon footprint

• Concrete tile reabsorbs up to 20 percent of carbon dioxide emissions

• Energy efficient installation techniques minimize heating and cooling costs

• Natural in origin, concrete tiles can be recycled to minimize environmental impact

Being a green leader, MonierLifetile is committed to providing the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly tile roof system in the U.S.

Every step, from the initial gathering of raw materials to the ultimate disposal of tiles, is made to minimize our carbon footprint and lessen the impact on global warming. We’re not just delivering a long-term roofing solution, we’re offering a long-term

The Inherently Green Lifecycle of Tile

solution for the environment as well.

Manufacturing Low impact manufacturing reduces our carbon footprint Throughout the manufacturing process, MonierLifetile adheres to best practices pertaining to production and environmental responsibility. • Our products are made locally to service regional customers – reducing transportation costs and emissions.

Raw Materials MonierLifetile uses naturally occurring raw materials to manufacture our concrete roof tile – sand, cement and water – to which pigment is added to provide a

• Processed water is recycled for reuse in the manufacturing process. • We reduce the use of cement consumption by using post-industrial materials such as blast furnace slag and fly ash, preventing potentially harmful

Tile Attributes

System Installation & Efficiency

A high performance roof that’s good for the planet

Concrete tile roofs utilize one of the simplest systems for

because concrete tile is made to last for generations.

• Innovative tile computer modeling and engineering design

Our Energy Efficient Roof System greatly improves the

landfills, our concrete tile’s longevity reduces the

tools allow us to minimize the use of raw materials while not

performance and energy savings for the life of the building

need for reroofing. But when the time comes to

compromising the long term performance of the roof.

structure. Our ventilated, self-regulating system provides

replace a tile roof, it’s helpful to remember that

the benefits of a cooler house in the summer and a warmer

concrete tiles are mineral-based, nontoxic, and

allow greater airflow between the tile and

house in the winter. As a result, energy costs are substantially

can be reused in manufacturing.

the roof deck – creating a more energy

reduced.

• Our tile is specifically engineered to

efficient roof system.

roofing materials – particularly petroleum-based and fossil-fuel dependent asphalt shingles – clog

The bottom line: a longer-lasting roof with a lower carbon footprint • Over the long-term, MonierLifetile offers the most cost-effective solution for durability, aesthetics and the environment. • Simply put, concrete roof tile offers the best value in a roof over the long term. • MonierLifetile’s product range includes profiles that

The Energy Efficient Roof System extends the life of the entire roof while providing energy savings and a more comfortable living environment.

emulate wood shake, slate and Spanish clay tiles – for both new construction and reroof applications.

• Using concrete roof tile reduces the transfer of heat into the attic space by 70 percent compared to other roofing materials, such as asphalt shingles.

• Tile may be crushed and reintroduced into the

By comparison, other roofing products involve the

manufacturing process as well as for use in

mass that helps reduce peak energy demand,

less environmentally friendly harvesting of trees or

construction projects.

maintaining the comfort level in living spaces.

production of asphalt shingles.

recycling is almost an added benefit. While other

engineers it for long-term performance:

tiles are comprised of more than 75 percent sand.

• Concrete tiles produce less than half of the carbon

Concrete tile roofs have such a long lifespan that

is easy to repair or replace. Installation and maintenance costs over time are lower than other roofing materials

pollutants from reaching local ecosystems.

slate, energy-intense metal, or fossil fuels for the

installation. Because each tile is individually attached, tile

MonierLifetile starts with an inherently sustainable mix and

rich palette of integral colors. In fact, concrete roof

the extraction of less abundant materials such as

Recycling

• MonierLifetile products have a high thermal

Our tile is specifically engineered to allow greater airflow between the underside of the tile and the roof deck.

to minimize transportation emissions and pollutants, as well as fuel consumption.

added benefit of energy savings.

only large solar panels that can be installed above any type

• MonierLifetile products carry a fully transferable, non-

of roof, but also solar tile panels designed to install and fit seamlessly with concrete roof tiles for an aesthetically superior look. MonierLifetile’s Energy Efficient Roof (EER) System

cement content.**

sourced close to our manufacturing plants in order

protect the structure for decades while offering the

most reputable solar providers in the U.S. that provide not

20 percent of the CO emitted during the manufacture of the

•

MonierLifetile’s Energy Efficient Roof System will

with its builder and roofer customers, works with the largest,

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Bulk raw materials used by MonierLifetile are

concrete roof tile and proprietary roof components,

a logical match for solar power. MonierLifetile, in conjunction

• Throughout a 50-year service life, a tile roof can reabsorb up to

emissions of clay tiles and metal sheets.*

• With the inherently sustainable properties of

As the greenest roofing material available, concrete roof tiles are

provides airflow under the solar panels to cool and

If concrete tile ever needs to be replaced, it can

improve the efficiency of the solar cells. Another

be recycled. By contrast, over 11 million tons of

popular MonierLifetile roofing component,

asphalt shingle waste is generated annually in the

Wakaflex , is the ideal green, lead-free, flexible

U.S. Reroofing jobs account for 10 million tons with

flashing material to ensure a lasting water-

another 1 million from manufacturing scrap.***

tight installation for any type of solar panel

prorated limited lifetime warranty, are Class A fire rated

Instead of our product ending up in vast landfills, we are helping to pave the way for tomorrow.

and have one of the best hail ratings in the industry. • MonierLifetile roof tiles have a small carbon footprint due to the environmentally conscious manufacturing process, plant to market transport radius, inherent sustainability

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and energy efficiency on the roof, and ultimately, its re-use and recyclability.

installation and all types of roofs. *Öko-Institute and Monier, Germany, December 2008. **Icelandic Building Research Institute, Norwegian Building Institute, Danish Technical Institute “CO2 absorption”. ***California Integrated Waste Management Board

Did you know that...

Our concrete tile begins with naturally occurring raw materials, primarily sand.

MonierLifetile’s 13 plants across the United States are strategically located to provide quick service to local markets. This manufacturing diversification also reduces our carbon footprint by reducing the transportation distance necessary to deliver raw materials to our production facilities and finished product to customers.

A 2007 survey of 250 builders estimated consumers are willing to pay 11–25 percent more for green built homes. Another study by McGraw Hill and NAHB found that 63 percent of consumers are motivated by lower operating and maintenance costs for green homes.

In San Jose, Pinn Brothers Fine Homes unveiled Orchard Heights, the first single-family subdivision to meet a new standard for green homes. The 51 homes featuring MonierLifetile with a solar integrated system sold very quickly, even in a down market where sales of new homes fell to a national low in 2008.

With the fluctuating cost of petroleum based products such as asphalt shingles, concrete tile no longer has the price separation it once did. Not only is concrete roof tile an affordable alternative, it is actually an economical choice if you consider the life cycle cost of the product. Our tile products carry a Limited Lifetime, Non-Prorated, Fully Transferable Warranty.

MonierLifetile’s Energy Efficient Roof System provides up to a 22 percent reduction in energy consumption and up to a 50 percent reduction in the amount of heat penetrating the conditioned space in comparison to a direct-to-deck installation. Steep-slope Assembly Testing of Clay and Concrete Tile with and without Cool Pigmented Colors, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2005.

Some homeowners use water catchment systems to collect rain water coming off the roof tile. MonierLifetile’s products are green and clean enough for using the water collected from filtered catchment systems for household use. To learn more about MonierLifetile’s environmental and recycling policies, visit us online at http://monierlifetile.com