The look of tile, shake, or shingle in lightweight, hurricane-tough Tefute steel.
When a Manatee or Sarasota County homeowner wants the timeless look of clay tile, cedar shake, or architectural shingle without the structural weight, stone-coated steel is the system Providential Roofing installs. We build these roofs with Tefute USA stone-coated steel panels — a steel core finished with ceramic-coated stone granules that delivers the curb appeal of traditional roofing at roughly 1.2 to 1.4 pounds per square foot, a fraction of the 6 to 9 pounds per square foot of real concrete or clay tile. That weight difference means most homes can take a stone-coated steel roof with no structural reinforcement, while still getting the dimensional, high-end profiles buyers love.
For Florida, the performance numbers are what matter most. Tefute panels carry a Class A fire rating (the highest), Class 4 impact resistance under UL 2218 (the top hail rating), and are code-certified to a 130 mph design wind speed through ICC-ES ESR-4036, with Florida Product Approval FL31708-R6 under the 2023 Florida Building Code. Interlocking panels resist wind uplift, the steel substrate won't rot, burn, or crack like wood and tile can, and every Tefute profile is backed by a 50-Year Limited Warranty. It's a roof engineered to hold up to our storm season — and look great doing it.
Tefute makes the stone-coated steel look in tile, shake, and shingle profiles — every one is Class A fire-rated, Class 4 impact-rated, and backed by a 50-year limited warranty.
The Roman profile gives a home the high-barrel, Mediterranean clay-tile look on a steel core, so you get the classic silhouette without the structural weight of real tile. At roughly 1.26 pounds per square foot installed, it's a fraction of the weight of concrete or clay while carrying a Class A fire rating, Class 4 impact resistance, and a 50-year limited warranty. Stone-coated granules lock in the color and resist UV fading over the life of the roof.
Wood Shake replicates the texture of hand-split cedar shake using stone-coated steel, delivering the rustic look without the rot, insect damage, or fire risk of real wood. It installs at about 1.23 pounds per square foot and carries a Class A fire rating — meaning it won't burn the way an actual shake roof can. Backed by a 50-year limited warranty and Class 4 impact resistance, it's a low-maintenance way to get the shake aesthetic that lasts.
The Shingle profile delivers a clean, flat architectural-shingle look on a durable steel base, ideal for homeowners who want a familiar shingle appearance with far longer service life. At roughly 1.22 pounds per square foot installed, it puts less stress on the structure than traditional roofing while carrying Class A fire and Class 4 impact ratings. Stone-coated granules keep the color from fading, and it's backed by a 50-year limited warranty.
Roman II is a classical Roman/composition variation built for steep roofs, pairing traditional barrel-tile aesthetics with the strength of stone-coated steel. It installs at about 1.24 pounds per square foot — well under the weight of real clay tile — while delivering Class A fire, Class 4 impact, and a 50-year limited warranty. Note that Roman II colors are offered as custom/special-order finishes.
Bond features a simple, elegant scalloped shape inspired by traditional tile, giving a refined classic look on a steel core. It installs at roughly 1.22 pounds per square foot and pairs that low weight with Class A fire, Class 4 impact, and a 50-year limited warranty. Bond colors are offered as custom/special-order finishes.
Classical brings the relaxed, coastal-European tile look to a stone-coated steel system that holds up to heavy wind and hail. It installs at about 1.22 pounds per square foot and carries Class A fire, Class 4 impact, and a 50-year limited warranty, making it a durable, lightweight alternative to clay. Classical colors are offered as custom/special-order finishes.
Stormetal Shingle is Tefute's heavier-duty premium line, engineered for the harshest environments with a modern shingle look. It installs at about 1.44 pounds per square foot — still far lighter than tile — and pairs Class A fire and Class 4 impact ratings with hurricane-force wind performance. It is fastened direct-to-deck only (no batten) and follows a dedicated Stormetal installation manual.
Tefute stone-coated colors are blended stone-chip granule finishes, so each profile has its own palette. The tiles below are representative — granule blends look richer and more dimensional in person, so use Tefute’s Roof Visualizer (linked above) and real samples to choose.
Swatches are representative averages sampled from Tefute’s official color images; actual stone-chip blends vary and look different in person. Some colors are custom or special-order — confirm availability and see the true blend in the Tefute Roof Visualizer, and we’ll bring real samples to your free inspection.
Stone-coated steel gives most homes the look of tile, shake, or shingle without re-engineering the structure — at roughly 1.2 to 1.4 lb per square foot versus 6 to 9 for concrete or clay tile — and from the street it still reads as a traditional roof, so it passes most HOA standards. For Florida, what matters is the tested system: Tefute panels are code-certified to a 130 mph design wind speed (ICC-ES ESR-4036) with Florida Product Approval FL31708-R6, and the steel won’t rot, burn, or crack like wood or tile. We install to the panel’s tested ratings and Florida code.
We install Tefute stone-coated steel and match the profile and color to your home, then install the system to its tested Florida ratings. As a dual-licensed contractor, we handle the deck and structural details too.
Tefute stone-coated steel installs at roughly 1.2 to 1.4 pounds per square foot, versus about 6 to 9 for concrete or clay tile. That means most homes can switch to it without structural reinforcement, while still getting a dimensional, high-end roof that reads as traditional tile, shake, or shingle from the street.
Yes. Tefute panels carry a Class A fire rating and Class 4 impact resistance (UL 2218, the top hail rating), and are code-certified to a 130 mph design wind speed under ICC-ES ESR-4036 with Florida Product Approval FL31708-R6. The interlocking panels resist wind uplift, and every profile is backed by a 50-year limited warranty.
Tefute comes in tile (Roman, Roman II, Bond, Classical), cedar-shake, and shingle profiles, each with its own stone-chip color palette. Because the granule blends look richest in person, use Tefute’s Roof Visualizer to preview a profile and color on a home, and we’ll bring real samples to your free inspection.
Product names, specifications, photos, and any manufacturer logos shown are the property of their respective manufacturers and appear here for reference only. Brochures, color tools, and warranty details link to each manufacturer’s official website, where the most current information lives. Colors shown on any screen are approximate — ask your project manager for physical samples before you choose. Providential Roofing & Construction installs these products; we do not manufacture them.
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