About Us
The McCormack family renowned Designer, Manufacturer, and Distributor serving the sustainable building products industry for over 55 years, brings you Solar Tile Roof LLC.
Formerly recognized since 1979 as the Original North American Marley Roof Tiles Manufacturing and Distribution and Installation Contracting Company.
McCormack’s to date retain Marley Roof Tile Sole Manufacturing and Distribution rights in North America.
Famously known for developing and manufacturing the North American “all climate” sustainable Marley concrete roof tile and installation system, the best in quality in every known roof tile testing category, and a 50-year fully transferable product warranty.
Manufacturers of over ½ a billion roof tiles, sold globally, the majority being concrete roof tiles manufactured and sold, and installed throughout North America.
Our core operations team has over 300 years of combined “hands-on” unparalleled sustainable roofing and solar industry knowledge.
The early years and the forefront of Sustainable Building Products;
EY Original Marley Factory
Redland Roof Tiles Ltd [Scotland, UK]
Aligned with Redlands [established in 1919], recognized currently as the BMI Group one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of clay and concrete roof tiles. Involved in the implementation and operation of the first-of-its-kind high-efficiency and sustainable roof tile production factories. 1969
Partnered with Marley Roof Tiles [established in 1924], recognized as one of the world leaders in roof tile manufacturing, to bring Marley roof tile manufacturing to North America. Overseeing the implementation of and the operations of 5 roof tile manufacturing factories throughout North America. From 1979
Original designers and developers of the Cool Roof; an elevated roof tile batten system with a newly developed and first-of-its-kind, waterproof and breathable semi-permeable roofing membrane. 1983
To date the highest R-Value of any Roof system.
Significant Contributors towards the advancement of the North American ICF industry – Insulated Concrete Forms – in response to the energy crisis and increasing interest in energy-efficient building practices. 1985
In North America, ICF currently accounts for approximately 10% of the residential construction sector and is to date the highest U-value and R-value of any Building System.
Initiated the development of sustainable lightweight concrete and polymer synthetic-based resin formulas to develop the first-ever sustainable lightweight roof tiles for the global market. 1987
EY The 70s, Paul 7 years old. We start em young hands on
The 90s
Continuing on the Sustainability Path;
90s Jim and Anthony the beginning of Stirling, Marley
Marley Roof Tiles turn over North American Marley Manufacturing and Distribution to McCormack’s
McCormack’s form Stirling Building Products, owners of Marley Roof Tile manufacturing factory and sole Marley manufacturing and distribution rights in North America. 1990
Partner with VELUX Skylight Manufacturer to develop the universal skylight roof tile waterproof flashing assembly. 1991
Currently, Velux is the indisputable world leader in skylights.
Partner with Weyerhaeuser – James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding, assisted in the creation and development of North American sustainable product manufacturing formulas and coatings to achieve Class A fire rating and to sustain North American varying weather conditions. 1992
Currently one of the most sustainable and popular global brands.
Original Designers and Developers of Polymer lightweight roofing tiles 1993
Partner with GE Plastics North American [ now Sabic] – Developing polymer synthetic-based resin manufacturing formulas to create sustainable Lightweight Roof Systems.
Design and Manufacturing partners of the first ever sustainable mass-produced polymer synthetic-based roof tiles. 1994.
Product implemented on the roof of Toronto Healthy Home in 1996, the first of its kind self-sufficient sustainable home.
Toronto Healthy House –
First of its kind completly self sustained off grid home.
The 2000s
Focusing on the advancement of sustainable roofing;
2000 Roof tile specific racking system
for mounting solar panles on top roof tile
Sold the Marley Roof Tile concrete manufacturing factories to industry leaders [Monier, Boral, now Westlake Royal], who utilize the equipment to manufacture the same shapes and sizes as the original Marley roof tile albeit with a different brand name. 2000
Partner /Consultant with synthetic polymer-based sustainable lightweight roof tile manufacturers globally. 2000
National Installation Contracting Partner with North America’s leading roof tile manufacturing companies to provide sustainable Cool Roof installation practices nationwide wide. 2001
Founded the Marley Roof Tile North American Loyalty Program preserving the global legacy of the Marley brand name as well as instilling integrity in the concrete roof tile marketplace. 2003
Initiated the design and manufacturing of roof tile-specific solar panel mounting racking systems allowing for a clean green energy-producing element to be added to an already energy-saving concrete roof tile system – becoming the only roof in the world that simultaneously saves and produces energy = lowest carbon footprint. 2005
National Installation Contracting Partner with globally recognized solar panel manufacturers, specializing in solar-integrated roof tile installations. 2007
UK Partnership – solar panels integrated as a roof covering installed directly with Marley roof Tile system w [no traditional solar racking] The first-ever solar roof solar panel and roof covering all in one. 2009
- 2000 First Solar and Roof – XL Marley Solar Tile are installed with concrete tiles on elevetaed battens
- 2000 First solar and roof top view
2010 – Present
The progression of the sustainable roofing and solar industries.
Solar Roofing;
Modern Slate Black Solar Tile utilized/integrated with black Concrete roof tiles.
Global Consultants in the development and manufacturing of safe and efficient “all climate” solar integrated roof tile systems. 2010
Partnered with European solar designers and manufacturers to develop solar-integrated concrete and polymer synthetic-based roof tiles to be integrated into global roof tile lines. Products are mainly manufactured and sold throughout the UK, Europe, and Africa.
2011-2016
Committed all resources to bring safe & efficient, innovative, and aesthetically appealing lightweight solar integrated roof tile systems to the North American market. 2019
The initial system design and manufacturing phase of polymer synthetic Active and Passive roof tile assembly Systems 2021
Commencement of independent third-party system testing for permitted use throughout North America. 2022
Products are North American approved, including a Class A fire rating, by certified testing authorities. 2023
First North American solar integrated roof tile installations [model system testing]. 2023
The North American Roof and Solar Revolution Begins. Present
Modern Slate Black Polymer Lightweight Lifetime Solar Roof All-in-One Energy-Efficient Roofing System with Solar Technologies included.
