For stylish yet durable roofing ideas, check out these three solutions:

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The Zintek by Zintek

The small village of Sella Nevea in Northeast Italy is renowned for its ski slopes and rugged beauty, but winter here is no joke, and the built environment must be solid and sturdy enough to withstand the harsh climate. At the Montasio Complex — a 1970s apartment building restored by Fulvio Caputo of C and C Architettura Ingegneria — the key was upgrading the roof. Made of sheet metal and zinctitanium laminate by Zintek, the ventilated roof (with snow guards and filters to protect the vents from icy particles) improves seismic resistance, bolsters thermal insulation and reduces energy consumption: The structure now consumes only 37 per cent as much as it previously did.

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SyntheticSlate Roofing Tile by Polysand

For Canadian synthetic roofing expert Polysand, durability is the watchword. Its new innovative SyntheticSlate roofing solution — a composite material made from virgin polymers and recycled filler — can withstand extreme temperatures (from -60°C to 80°C) and offers high UV protection to prevent cracking and fading. The slate (available in onyx and ash grey) is even resistant to weed and moss growth due to its lack of open pores. And at only one kilogram per tile, it is five times lighter than a slab of natural slate with the same dimensions. With an organic edge design, standard tiles are 55.8 centimetres long and 30.4 centimetres wide — with a thickness of only 1.2 centimetres.

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Cool Roof Colors by Brava

Brava has introduced a number of unique new colour options for its Cool Roof line of Cedar Shake (four new colours), Slate (five colours) and Spanish Barrel (two colours) roof tiles. Each tonal variation is completely distinct and creates an authentic feel thanks to the brand’s patented mineral-infusion process. All Class 4 impact rated, the tiles balance interior heating and mitigate energy consumption with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance. Available in multiple dimensions and three configurations depending on roof pitch, Cedar Shake (shown here in Cool Weathered) is a durable, heat-conscious synthetic alternative to the traditional roofing style.