--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genuine Roof Systems, Inc. (GRS)—maker of the patented SlateTec lightweight roof assembly ... choose genuine slate and clay tile over synthetic look-alikes like DaVinci ...

These tiles are poised to transform renewable energy integration for modern households and commercial spaces. The XBC solar roof tiles boast ... while its lightweight design minimizes wind noise ...

The first synthetic slate tiles—made using a Staroba-developed recycled rubber and plastic formulation called Starloy—were sold in the U.S. in 1996, with EcoStar launched nationwide in 1998. In 2001, ...