Elegance Above All

Elegance Above All
InSpire lets your imagination soar with innovation.
With superior texturing and the industry’s widest
With the most roofing options under the sun, the
color spectrum, we know there’s a unique look that
sky’s the limit. From historic row homes to rustic
can express your personal style. InSpire’s composite
log cabins, and home styles ranging from Cottage to
slate tiles are offered in 25 colors, including a large
French Provincial, discerning homeowners turn to
selection of the only “color-through, blended-color”
InSpire for distinctive elegance.
tiles available. Premium roofing should deliver
InSpire combines the timeless, authentic beauty of slate
premium choices. We invite you to explore the
roofing with durability, delivered through today’s most
sophisticated looks that InSpire can bring to your
advanced crafting and materials.
home’s architecture. With InSpire Roofing, the beauty
of what’s over your head will be on everyone’s mind.
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Slate roofing has long been prized for its strength and beauty, following its rise in popularity through
America’s early years. InSpire Roofing’s authentic surfaces and edges highlight the picturesque character
of slate, at the same time using advanced technology to enhance its performance. Unlike natural slate,
InSpire won’t lift, cup, break or delaminate. InSpire delivers Old-World elegance to both expansive and
more intimate homes, ranging from Tudor to Victorian and also to light commercial buildings ranging
from rustic to contemporary.
InSpire composite slate is created with molds cast from real slate, capturing genuine details like peaks,
plateaus and curves. InSpire’s color-through properties and UV stability ensure “stay-true” richness
of traditional slate colors such as Emerald Green and Pewter Grey, bold colors like Terra Cotta, and
sophisticated blends such as Grey/Black blended tiles.
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Distinction
InSpire creates unmatched beauty. Its
combination of dramatic texture and
color stands out and adds value to your
design. With its timeless ambience,
Inspire Roofing complements an array of
cladding, including brick, stone veneer,
fiber cement and
stucco, premium vinyl, fiber
logs and timber, to create a uniquely
distinctive setting.
A Rich Palette
InSpire’s 7 standard, 11 premium and 7 blended
colors for slate offer a unique array of selections,
encompassing both traditional slate hues and bold
new tones. Our spectrum of 25 colors provides nearly
three times the choices available from other makers.
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for a saturating richness, a blended color for striking
dimension or a hand-mixed variety of tiles to impart
multiple colors for a completely personalized design.
706 Plum
702 Dover Grey,
703 Slate Grey,
704 Pewter Grey
Integrity for the Environment
We know the importance of environmental consciousness. Our
sustainable blend of compression-molded limestone and virgin
resins delivers maintenance-free durability, so there’s no need to
buy paints, stains, chemical treatments or replacement material.
InSpire Roofing by the Tapco Group is a proud Member of the
U.S. Green Building Council.
Performance by Design
InSpire’s durability means your roof will keep its
handsome character over the decades, weathering
correctly and standing up to the harshness of all
seasons. InSpire carries a Class 4 hail rating and
110 mph wind uplift rating. Our InFlex™ Design
delivers maximum strength and integrity and
eliminates the need for any site pre-bending.
InSpire is available with Class A or C fire ratings.
Performance is backed with a limited lifetime labor
and material warranty.
702 Dover Grey, 703 Slate Grey, 704 Pewter Grey
718 Grey/Black
Product Reference Guide
Weights approximate. Can be installed at 6", 6½", 7" exposure; Class C 7½" exposure only.
The following assume a 7" exposure for Class A and a 7½" exposure for Class C.
lbs.
InSpire Tiles Class A
maximum exposure 7"
Class A Standard: Item #191***
Class A Premium: Item #191***
Class A Blended: Item #191***
piece(s) bundles squares
piece
1.5
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bundle
38
25
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square
258
172
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pallet
1,500
truck
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lbs.
InSpire Tiles Class C
maximum exposure 7½"
Class C Standard: Item#192***
Class C Premium: Item #192***
Class C Blended: Item#192***
Inspire Starter
Class A Item # 391***
Class C Item # 392***
Lbs. per piece ........................... 1
Lbs. per bundle .....................25
Pieces per bundle .................25
Tiles per lineal foot................. 1
Lineal feet per bundle.........25
Test
6.8
1,000
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5.8
28,000
1,120
162
piece(s) bundles squares
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28
pallets
piece
1.5
1
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bundle
38
25
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square
240
160
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28,000
1,120
175
pallet
1,000
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Inspire Hip & Ridge
Class A
Class A
Class C
Class C
pallets
4/12 - 8/12 Pitch
9/12 - 14/12 Pitch
4/12 - 8/12 Pitch
9/12 - 14/12 Pitch
Item # 291***
Item # 292***
Item # 294***
Item # 295***
Lbs. per piece .................................................... 1.5
Lbs. per bundle ................................................. 38
Pieces per bundle ............................................. 25
Tiles per lineal foot..............................................2
Lineal feet per bundle..................................12.5
28
Accessory Items
Original Snow Guard
100 per box, Item #800041
1 ½" Stainless Steel Ring Shank Coil Nails
7,200 pcs. per box, Item #810001
1 ½" Stainless Steel Ring Shank Hand Nails
3,475 pcs. Per 25 lb box, Item #810002
Roofing Class A Underlayment
TU35, (2 square coverage roll), Item #810055
Testing Performed
Results for
Fire Rating
In accordance with UL790
Class A* or Class C
Hail Rating
In accordance with UL2218
Class 4
Accelerated Ultra Violet Exposure In accordance with ASTM G154 Xenon Arc Chamber
9,500+ hours
Tile exhibited virtually no fade and with no trace
of cracking, spalling or deformation.
Wind Driven Rain / Wind Uplift
In accordance with Miami DADE County TAS 100-95
Up to 110 mph. No water infiltration through
sheathing. No tiles blew off, tore or blew upward.
Freeze-Thaw Cycle
In accordance with ASTM C666/C666M
No signs of damage or cracking after 300+ cycles.
Water Absorption
In accordance with ASTM C272
No appreciable weight gain.
Water Permeation
In accordance with ASTM E96/E96M
Tile shown to be impermeable.
Temperature Cycling
Tiles are subjected to twenty periods of 24-hour cycles
consisting of 16 hours in a controlled chamber at high
temperatures (150°F), then 8 hours at a cool temperature (-20°F). ASTM D5849
No signs of cracking, curling, deformation, or
visible expansion.
Florida Building Code Org. #PDM5572; ICC ESR-2745; Texas Department of Insurance 6/08
*Contact InSpire Roofing for specific application requirements for UL Class A rated systems.
*** indicates color number
Color Palette
Inspire offers more color choices than anyone else in the industry –
7 standard, 11 premium, and 7 blends.
Standard Colors
701 Stone Black
707 Emerald Green
702 Dover Grey
704 Pewter Grey
703 Slate Grey
706 Plum
705 Charcoal Grey
Premium Colors
716 Cedar Brown
712 Chestnut Brown
713 Summer Green
714 Moss Green
715 Forest Green
708 Terra Cotta
709 Brick Red
710 Red Clay
711 Red Cedar
725 Sand
724 Wheat
Blended Colors
717 Green/Black
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718 Grey/Black
720 Red/Black
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723 Plum/Green
719 Green/Grey
722 Red/Green
Actual colors may vary from printed representation.
721 Red/Grey
Our Cornerstone: Innovation
All of our brands at The Tapco Group® are firmly rooted in innovation. Focusing on maintenance-free beauty, easy
installation, sustainability and delivering the most colors and product options, The Tapco Group is committed to
Innovation Born from Original Thinking™. From the basement to the roof, we have your needs covered. We invite you to
learn more about the complete range of premium interior and exterior products offered by The Tapco Group.
StoneCraft Industries™
With incredibly authentic texture, StoneCraft manufactured stone veneer delivers all the beauty of stone, without
the cost that comes with quarried stone. Our proprietary manufacturing process ensures a natural look with minimal
repeat, and our sustainable mix of ingredients produces stones that will weather and age just like real stone. StoneCraft
brings a uniquely rugged sophistication, adding value to homes and outstanding charm to commercial buildings.
InSpire® Roofing Products
InSpire offers the industry’s widest color palette, including the only “color-through blended-color” tiles on the market.
The proprietary manufacturing process ensures authentic texture for InSpire’s composite slate and correct weathering
for elegance over the decades. Durability and safety are enhanced with a Class A fire rating and our InFlex™ design that
delivers a perfect fit and strength that survives over 110 mph winds.
The Foundry®
The Foundry delivers the warm, authentic look of real cedar shakes and shingles, but without the necessary wood maintenance.
Our manufacturing process uses more than 100 molds cast from real cedar, combining the remarkable appearance of wood with
the enhanced durability of premium vinyl. A durable cap helps protect color vibrancy and resists UV fading. Contractor-friendly
5-foot panels are unique, allowing easy handling, and faster completion of homes. Our unique lap system hides the appearance of
seams and reduces the on-hand scrap rate. The Foundry offers the only Class A fire rated Shake and Shingle panels in the industry.
Atlantic Premium Shutters®
When only the best will do, Atlantic Premium shutters provide the ultimate level of sophistication for homes. Atlantic’s
architecturally-correct shutters are handcrafted to each homeowner’s specifications, adding detail and dimension with
operability or full functionality. The Architectural Collection’s cutting-edge construction lasts a lifetime, while its
protective finish ensures the rich color you select will stay vibrant for years.
Mid-America Siding Components®
Holding more exterior-product patents than anyone else, Mid-America Siding Components help builders and
contractors finish the job, with decorative products that install easily and provide standout curb appeal. Our innovations
allow quick and efficient installation while delivering a finished look. Offered in the industry’s widest color palette, MidAmerica products add versatile style to exteriors ranging from brick to fiber cement to stone veneer.
Wellcraft® Egress Systems
For code-compliance and peace of mind, Wellcraft Egress Systems provide critical escape routes while making basements
more livable. The systems’ simple use delivers an emergency exit that even children can operate. Basements are enhanced
by the addition of natural light and fresh air, and innovative well designs even allow homeowners to create a scenic look
by adding flowers and plants directly into well steps.
Tapco Integrated Tool Systems®
Serving professional siding applicators since 1961, Tapco Integrated Tool Systems allow for faster bending, safer
cutting and customized exterior touches that distinguish their customers’ homes. Our brakes and full line of accessories
offer quick measuring, efficient slitting and sawing, enhanced job site mobility and the ability to create value-adding
decorative designs and strengthening ribs in fascia, window trims, frieze boards, porch posts and beams.
www.InSpireRoofing.com
800-971-4148
720 Red/Black
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