Villa 900
Low Barrel Tile
The softer Mediterranean profile — inspired by Italy and Southern France. A gentler roll than full barrel, which makes it the most versatile tile we install. Class A fire rated with a transferable lifetime warranty.
Mediterranean,
Quietly
Villa 900 is the low barrel — a gentler, shallower roll that reads Mediterranean without shouting about it. Italy and Southern France rather than Spanish mission.
Where Barcelona's high barrel makes a strong, historic statement, Villa sits back. The shadow is softer, the rhythm is finer, and the roof doesn't dominate the house.
That restraint is why it's the most versatile tile we install. A high barrel demands a Spanish Colonial house to look right. Villa works on Mediterranean, coastal, transitional, and plenty of homes that don't fit any category — which is most of Florida.
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Villa, Barcelona
or Saxony?
All three are Westlake Royal concrete tile, Class A fire rated, with the same non-prorated transferable lifetime warranty. Performance is effectively identical. The decision is entirely about what your house is.
| Villa 900 | Barcelona 900 | Saxony 900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile | Low barrel — gentle roll | High barrel — deep curve | Slate — flat, squared |
| Origin | Italy, Southern France | Spanish mission | Quarried slate |
| Reads as | Understated Mediterranean | Traditional, historic | Clean, contemporary |
| Shadow | Soft, fine rhythm | Strong, high relief | Subtle edge line |
| Best on | Mediterranean, coastal, transitional | Arches, stucco, courtyards | Clean rooflines, large glass |
| Versatility | Highest — suits most homes | Needs the right architecture | Needs the right architecture |
If you're unsure, Villa is usually the safe answer. It's the profile least likely to fight your house. See Barcelona 900 → · See Saxony 900 Slate →
What You're Getting
Class A Fire Rated
The highest rating available. Concrete tile doesn't burn — which matters for insurance, and matters more if a neighbor's roof ever does.
Lifetime Warranty
Non-prorated and fully transferable, so coverage carries to the next owner rather than expiring at closing. A genuine resale asset.
The Versatile Profile
Low barrel suits more architectural styles than any other tile we install. If your house doesn't fit a category, this usually works.
Distinctive Color Range
Villa carries colors the other profiles don't — Arbor Green, Mandarin Sun, South Beach Blend. Genuinely coastal Florida options.
Natural Ventilation
The barrel shape creates air space beneath the tile, reducing heat transfer into your attic through a Florida August.
Decades of Service
Properly installed concrete tile routinely outlasts two or three shingle roofs. The tile usually outlives the membrane beneath it.
Villa 900 Colors
Filter by color family to narrow it down. Screens never match reality — once you've shortlisted two or three, we'll bring physical samples to your home so you can see them in Florida light against your own walls.
Arbor Green
Arizona Clay Blend
Casa Grande Blend
Espresso Blend
Gold Dust Blend
Mandarin Sun Blend
Mission Sunset — Color Coat
New Southern Blend
Pinto Blend — Color Coat
South Beach Blend
Sterling
White — Color Coat
Don't See Your Color?
Westlake Royal produces more Villa 900 colors than we show here — including Amber Sand, Champagne Cream, Kahlua, Marmalade, Taupe Mist, and Spanish Blend. Availability varies by plant and by season.
Tell us what you're after and we'll check current stock. We'll also bring physical samples to your home — screens don't reproduce tile color, and low barrel especially, because the soft shadow flattens out in a photograph. Request samples →
Villa 900 Specifications
| Manufacturer | Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions |
| Material | Concrete roof tile |
| Profile | Low barrel — double roll, Mediterranean |
| Color options | 12 shown — additional colors available on request |
| Fire rating | Class A — highest available |
| Warranty | Non-prorated, fully transferable limited lifetime |
| Approx. weight | 900 lbs per 100 sq ft |
| Florida Product Approval | FL 7849.33 |
| Miami-Dade NOA | 24-1008.10 — required in high-velocity hurricane zones |
Wind ratings apply to the complete tested assembly — tile, fastening method, underlayment, and attachment system — not the tile in isolation. We specify the full system on your written estimate.
The Tile Isn't
Your Waterproofing
Barrel tile is designed to let water pass beneath it and drain out. The membrane underneath does all the actual waterproofing.
This is why Florida tile roofs so often need work while the tile still looks perfect — the tile outlives the underlayment, sometimes by decades. When that happens a lift and relay is usually right: we remove the tile carefully, install new underlayment and secondary water resistance, and reset your original tile.
The second thing: weight. Concrete tile is substantially heavier than shingle. Converting from shingle means your structure needs verifying — and because we hold a general contractor license alongside our roofing license, we handle framing work directly rather than stopping your job to find someone else.
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How long does a Villa 900 tile roof last in Florida?
The tile itself routinely lasts 50 years or more and carries a non-prorated lifetime warranty. The underlayment beneath has a shorter service life — which is why many Florida tile roofs need a lift and relay while the tile is still in excellent condition.
What's the difference between Villa 900 and Barcelona 900?
Profile depth. Villa is a low barrel — a gentle roll with soft shadow, drawn from Italian and Southern French architecture. Barcelona is a high barrel — a deep curve with strong shadow, drawn from Spanish mission. Barcelona makes a statement and needs the right house to carry it. Villa is more versatile and works on a wider range of homes.
Which tile profile is best if I'm not sure?
Villa 900, usually. It's the profile least likely to fight your architecture — Mediterranean, coastal, and transitional homes all take it well. If your house has strong Spanish Colonial features go Barcelona; if it's genuinely contemporary go Saxony. Everything in between, Villa is the safe answer.
Is my house strong enough for concrete tile?
If your home already has tile, yes. Converting from shingle requires structural verification first — concrete tile is significantly heavier and older framing wasn't always designed for it. We assess this during the free inspection, and our general contractor license means we can handle any required structural work ourselves.
Can I get colors that aren't shown here?
Often, yes. Westlake Royal produces more Villa 900 colors than we display, and availability varies by plant and season. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll check current stock before you commit to anything.
Will my HOA approve Villa 900?
Usually. Low barrel is broadly accepted in Mediterranean and coastal communities, and it's often approvable where a full high barrel wouldn't be. We handle HOA submittals regularly — color boards, product data sheets, architectural review paperwork. Send us your community's guidelines and we'll tell you what's approvable.
Can broken tiles be replaced individually?
Yes, without disturbing the surrounding roof — one of tile's real advantages. Keep a few spares from your original installation; colors are produced in batches and an exact match years later isn't always possible.
How much does a Villa 900 roof cost?
Cost depends on square footage, roof pitch and complexity, whether structural work is needed, and the underlayment specification. Rather than quote a range that may not apply to your house, we'll inspect it and give you line-item pricing in writing. Try our roof cost calculator for a rough starting figure.
Other Tile Profiles
Villa 900 is one of several profiles we install. For a deeper Spanish barrel see Barcelona 900. For a flat contemporary look see Saxony 900 Slate. Also compare Estate and Eagle Capistrano, or see genuine fired terracotta in clay roof systems.
Start with the concrete tile overview, or read about the underlayment beneath every tile roof — the layer that actually determines how long your roof lasts.
See Villa 900
On Your Own Roof
Free inspection, physical color samples brought to your home, and line-item pricing in writing. We'll also tell you honestly whether tile is right for your house.