Patent ID: 8087206
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A rigid roofing tile, said tile comprising: a roofing tile by having an upper surface and a lower surface separated by a peripheral edge defined by a protected end, an exposed end, and two side edges; said tile having at least one attachment hole passing therethrough, said at least one attachment hole being located proximate to said protected end, wherein each attachment hole is provided for passing a primary fastener therethrough; said tile having at least one anchoring panel being fabricated of a material compatible for receiving an anchoring panel fastener, said at least one anchoring panel having a maximum thickness equal to a thickness of a section of said tile proximate said anchoring panel; wherein said at least one anchoring panel is affixed, proximate to said protected end, by an engagement interface; and said tile having at least one interlock hole formed therethrough, said at least one interlock hole being located proximate to said exposed end and positioned to register with at least one anchoring panel of a tile when placed onto a roof, wherein said at least one interlock hole is provided for passing said anchoring panel fastener therethrough enabling said anchoring panel fastener to engage with said and secure to a respective anchoring panel.