Barrel tile look in heavy-gauge aluminum
Grandetile Metal Tile Roofs for Dallas-Fort Worth Homes
A Grandetile metal tile roof gives a Spanish or Mediterranean home the rolling profile of clay barrel tile in 0.032-inch aluminum. It weighs about 67 pounds per square, a small fraction of clay or concrete. We install it on DFW tile-style homes that want the look without the weight or the cracked tiles.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
What is Grandetile, and how is it built?
Grandetile is Classic Metal Roofing Systems’ tile profile. Long aluminum panels are formed into rows of rounded barrels, so each course looks like a run of clay tiles. Single-course panels show 13.75 inches of exposure, and double-course panels show 27.75 inches.
It differs from the rest of our shingle lineup in two ways. The metal is thicker, at 0.032 inch, to hold the deep barrel shape. And panels can be made to length, up to 19 feet, so a course can run across a slope with few side joints.
Grandetile specifications
The data below is published by Classic Metal Roofing Systems. We confirm the current specification before ordering.
| Spec | Grandetile (per Classic) |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum, alloy 3105-H24 |
| Thickness | 0.032 inch |
| Profile and exposure | Barrel tile; 13.75 inch single-course or 27.75 inch double-course exposure |
| Panel length | Made to length, up to 19 feet |
| Weight | About 67 lb per 100 sq ft |
| Finish | Two-coat Fluropon PVDF with reflective pigment; clear-coated back |
| Impact | UL impact-resistance report, file R5100 |
| Wind | UL 580 uplift testing for wind speeds of 200+ mph |
| Fire | Eligible for Class A, B or C by assembly |
| Minimum slope | 3:12 |
| Warranty | Transferable limited lifetime warranty against peeling, chalking, cracking and fading |
| Best for | Spanish, Mediterranean, Mission and Tuscan homes; tile replacements |
Why switch a DFW tile roof to Grandetile?
Because clay and concrete tile struggle with the two things North Texas does best: hail and heat cycling. Grandetile keeps the look and drops most of the weight.
Hail and foot traffic
No state has logged more major hail events than Texas over the past 11 years, per NICB. Fired tile can crack in a big storm, and it often breaks when someone walks on it to service an AC unit or antenna. Aluminum dents rather than shatters. If an insurance credit matters, start with our Class 4 roof guide, then let us verify the listing for you.
Weight and structure
At about 67 pounds per square, Grandetile lifts a heavy load off the rafters when it replaces tile. On a home built for composition shingles, it lets you add a tile look without structural work in most cases. We confirm both on site.
Heat and color
The PVDF finish carries reflective pigment, and the barrel shape leaves air under each crown. Regal White reflects the most heat, while Mission Clay and Terra Red give the classic terracotta read.
HOA review
Many tile-roof neighborhoods require tile-look replacements. Texas Property Code 202.011 speaks to shingles, so a tile-look metal panel usually still needs committee approval. We bring a sample and the data sheet to make that review simple.
How PMRS installs Grandetile
Tile-to-metal conversions start with demolition, so the deck work matters more than on most re-roofs.
- Remove the old tile and battens, then inspect and repair the sheathing. Old tile roofs often hide cracked boards and worn underlayment.
- Lay a synthetic underlayment over the deck, adding heat-rated self-adhered membrane wherever water gathers: eaves, valleys and each penetration. Both come from our accessory line.
- Measure each course and order panels to length, so most courses run in one piece.
- Fabricate aluminum valleys, wall flashing and chimney pieces in our shop, shaped to meet the barrel profile; see our flashing work.
- Finish hips, ridges and rakes with Classic’s matching trim, using only aluminum or stainless fasteners.
Grandetile colors
Classic currently lists six: Coral Blue, Forest Green, Mission Clay, Mustang Brown, Regal White and Terra Red. Blues and greens suit coastal and Caribbean styles, while the clay tones suit Spanish and Mission homes.
Match the roof to stucco and stone with help from our metal roof color chart.
Grandetile vs DECRA Tile and Slate Rock Oxford
Grandetile is the lightest way we offer to keep a true barrel profile.
| Question | Grandetile | DECRA Tile | Slate Rock Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core metal | 0.032-inch aluminum | Steel | 0.024-inch aluminum |
| Surface | Smooth PVDF paint | Bonded stone granules | Patterned PVDF slate print |
| Look | Clay barrel tile | Textured tile | Flat natural slate |
| Rust risk | None | Protected coated steel | None |
| Choose it for | Smooth, painted tile character | Granular, matte tile texture | European slate styles |
See the full range on our metal shingle roofing hub and the stone-coated steel line. Our cost guide explains how tile conversions are priced.
Grandetile questions
How much lighter is Grandetile than clay or concrete tile?
Classic puts Grandetile at about 67 pounds per 100 square feet. Clay and concrete tile weigh many times that. The lighter load means many tile homes can switch without reinforcing the framing, which we confirm on site.
Can Grandetile replace an existing tile roof?
Yes. We remove the old tile and battens, check and repair the deck, and lay new underlayment before installing Grandetile. Taking the tile off also removes a heavy load from the rafters.
Does Grandetile stand up to DFW hail?
Its 0.032-inch aluminum is the thickest in our shingle lineup, and metal does not shatter the way fired clay can. Classic lists a UL impact report for Grandetile. When your insurer wants a UL 2218 Class 4 label, we check the listing with you before ordering.
What colors does Grandetile come in?
Classic currently lists Coral Blue, Forest Green, Mission Clay, Mustang Brown, Regal White and Terra Red. Mission Clay and Terra Red are the usual picks for a classic Spanish look, while Regal White reflects the most heat.
Will my HOA approve a metal tile roof?
Often, when the profile and color match the tile already on the street. Texas Property Code 202.011 protects certain hail-resistant shingles, but tile-look products are less clearly covered, so plan on a review. We provide samples and the spec sheet for your committee.
Classic’s limited lifetime warranty and our workmanship terms are explained on the warranties page.
Get Your Free Metal Roof Estimate
Tell us about your roof and a Permanent Metal Roofing Systems specialist will follow up to schedule your free estimate. No pressure, no obligation.
Prefer to talk now? Call (469) 466-2421.
Keep the tile look. Lose the tile weight.
Call (469) 466-2421 to schedule a free estimate. We inspect the existing roof, bring Grandetile samples and send a written quote.