Stone Coated Roofing Tile Overview Stone coated roofing tile are made from aluminized zinc plated steel, then coated with stone chips and attached to the steel with an acrylic film. The result is a more durable roof that still retains the aesthetic benefits of a high-end roof, such as classic or tile. Many consider a stone coated roof tile to be the most durable and long-lasting of all metal roofs, as well as being energy efficient and very environmentally friendly. It can enhance the appearance of your roof with its elegant design and wide range of colors. Coated steel roofs are designed and manufactured to withstand all kinds of harsh weather, such as extremely hot and cold weather, strong winds and heavy rain. A stone coated metal roofing tiles protects your home from all the destructive forces of nature because the tiles are designed to overlap and interlock into a horizontal fixing system. This horizontal fixing system is fastened at right angles, thus creating a roof structure that is strong enough to withstand hurricane force winds, heavy snow and earthquakes. The granular stone chips on the surface provide additional weather protection for your roof.