Prestige Range Roof Tiles Offer Excellent Hail Protection

Results from testing conducted in Texas, USA show the sleek, contemporary tile achieves a rating 3 in the Ice Ball Resistance Test (FM-4470)t, initially developed to meet Texas Department of Insurance and other state jurisdictional requirements.

The test, which involves firing 44.5mm ice balls at a speed of 31 meters per second at roof tiles, has been developed to assess which roofing materials are better suited to hail prone areas and to help insurance companies in the United States determine the reduction in premiums that should be given to home owners who use concrete tile roofing.

The results show that, despite common misconceptions, the Prestige tile performs exceptionally well in areas that experience extreme hail with no sign of damage after the tests were conducted, meaning these tiles can stand up to harsh hail conditions.

With an eye catching profile, alluring colours, low embodied energy, low maintenance, excellent sound insulation qualities and the strength to stand up to extreme hail conditions, the Prestige range creates a point of difference from traditional roofing materials.