What Happened to Hanson Roof Tile?

Hanson Roof Tile made concrete roof tiles in the U.S. The brand and website are no longer active. The tile business changed names and owners several times. Those sales do not tell you which company must cover a claim under your Hanson warranty.

Hanson Roof Tile History

Florida records show that a Pioneer Roofing Tile company took the Hanson Roof Tile name in 2001. An old Hanson website was online by 2002. It offered product details and branch information.

Hanson’s old ads described concrete tile as durable and unable to burn. A roof’s actual life depends on more than the tile. The layers beneath it, seals at joints, weather, and quality of the work matter. Foot traffic and repairs matter, too. A 50-year or “lifetime” warranty does not promise a roof will last 100 years.

Ownership and Name Changes

On March 13, 2015, HeidelbergCement sold Hanson Building Products in North America and the U.K. The buyer was a company linked to Lone Star Funds. HeidelbergCement reported a $1.4 billion price, including a possible later payment. Its sale announcement gives the closing date.

Hanson Building Products took the Forterra name in October 2015. The Florida tile company changed names more than once. It became HBP Roof Tile in April 2015, Forterra Roof Tile that November, and Entegra Roof Tile in June 2016.

Forterra’s 2016 filing says it sold the roof-tile business on April 12, 2016. The first payment was $10.5 million. Boral’s 2018 report later recorded that Entegra companies merged into Boral Roofing. In 2021, Westlake bought Boral’s North American building-products businesses, including roofing.

What Happens to a Hanson Warranty?

Start with the warranty for your roof. Gather the receipt, date of the roof work, photos, and any registration forms. Add records of a change in home ownership. Coverage depends on your contract, the product, and local law. It also depends on which duties the buyer took on when the business changed hands.

Westlake Royal now runs the concrete-tile business it bought. We could not confirm that it took on every Hanson warranty. Use its warranty and claims page to ask about your contract. The listed contacts are [email protected] and 866-830-2620. Check the linked page for current contact details. Ask for a written answer about coverage.

Can You Still Buy Hanson Roof Tile?

Hanson-branded tile is no longer in production. Westlake Royal does not list it as a current product. A specialist supplier or salvage yard may have old stock. What you can find will depend on the shape, color, and location. If a repair will not work, use our cost guide to compare replacement bids.

Ask a skilled tile roofer to identify your tile before choosing a repair. Stay off the roof; walking on tile can break more pieces. A replacement must fit the roof and meet local rules.

Insurance and Discontinued Tile

Your insurance policy and the cause of the damage affect coverage. The amount you pay yourself, added policy terms, and state rules also matter. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners notes that some policies cover wind and hail, while others leave them out.

An insurer may pay for only the damaged section, even if the new tile does not match. The Texas Department of Insurance warns Texas homeowners about this. Rules vary by state and policy. Read your policy and ask your insurer for a written explanation.

Checklist for a Hanson Tile Repair

• Gather tile labels, roof records, and your warranty. Take any photos from the ground.
• Ask a tile roofer to identify the tile’s shape and check the rest of the roof.
• Before choosing a new tile, ask why it will fit and what the repair includes. Get the answer in writing.
• Ask the company handling warranty claims whether it covers your contract. Keep its answer with your roof records.

If your roofer recommends a new roof, compare other roofing materials. Our guide to hiring a roofer can help you check the contractor before you accept a bid.