InSpire Aledora 12-inch polymer-composite roofing tiles have the thick profiles and irregular edges of slate, can be installed with a nail gun and roofing nails, and have a 110-mph wind-uplift rating. Tiles weigh just 180 pounds per square with 8-inch reveals and come in an array of colors. Cost: $425 to $450 per square. The Tapco Group, 800.971.4148, inspireroofing.com
