M&M contractor verdict
A strong fit when the homeowner wants an unmistakable high-barrel tile roof
Barcelona 900 stands out for its deep S-shaped profile, broad Florida color selection, and multiple approved attachment paths. Its value is architectural presence—not one magic wind number. The permitted deck, underlayment, roof zones, fastener or adhesive configuration, and project-specific calculations still control performance.
Whether Barcelona 900 is the right tile ultimately depends on the homeowner's taste and the architectural style of the home. Its pronounced curves often complement Spanish, Mediterranean, Tuscan, and some coastal designs; a lower-profile or flat tile may look more natural on homes with cleaner, flatter rooflines. Compare full-roof examples and current physical color samples before deciding.
- M&M verdict
- Strong choice for a pronounced Mediterranean or Spanish profile
- Best feature
- Deep 3 ⅝-inch high-barrel shape and broad Florida color range
- Main tradeoff
- Heavy system with installation details that must stay approval-specific
- Approval reviewed
- Miami-Dade NOA 24-1008.13 · expires April 26, 2027
Product profile
Barcelona 900 Specifications at a Glance
The dimensional and unit-weight facts below come from the current Miami-Dade approval. Coverage, barrel height, and approximate installed weight come from Westlake's July 2026 Lake Wales, Florida brochure.
- Profile
- High-profile, one-piece S tile
- Nominal size
- 17 × 13 × ½ in.
- Barrel height
- 3⅝ in.
- Field-tile weight
- 11.5 lbf average in the NOA
- Coverage
- About 85 field tiles per 100 sq. ft.
- Installed weight
- About 950 lb per roofing square
- Nail holes
- Three
- Manufacturing plant
- Lake Wales, Florida
Two weight figures, two purposes
The NOA's 11.5 lbf is an average field-tile value used in attachment calculations. Westlake's approximately 950 pounds per roofing square is a planning figure for the installed tile coverage. Neither replaces a project-specific structural and deck review.
Installation photos
What Barcelona 900 Looks Like During Installation
These are M&M jobsite images—not stock renderings. They show the tile profile and work in progress, but they do not prove an adhesive formulation, paddy weight, uplift value, or exact catalog color by themselves.


Florida region selector
23 Barcelona 900 Colors Shown for Florida
Each card pairs Westlake's Florida selector name and SKU with the corresponding manufacturer color image from the July 2026 Lake Wales brochure. Tidalwood Blend and Cypress Bay Blend joined the Barcelona 900 Florida offering in 2026.
Westlake imageAvalon Beach Blend
SKU 1HBCS6259 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageBarbados Blend
SKU 1HBCS6423 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageBuckskin
SKU 1HBCS0141 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageBurnt Mission — Color Coat
PremiumSKU 1HBSS7117 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageCanyon Dusk Blend
SKU 1HBCS0025 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageCasa Grande Blend
SKU 1HBCS6144 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageChestnut Burnt
SKU 1HBCS3242 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageCitrus Clay
PremiumSKU 1HBWS7656 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageDesert Spice Blend
SKU 1HBCS6313 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageEspresso Blend
SKU 1HBCS3260 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageFlorida Blend
SKU 1HBCS3903 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageGold Dust Blend
SKU 1HBCS7205 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageKhaki Blend
SKU 1HBCS0140 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageNaples Blend
SKU 1HBCS3490 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageNew Southern Blend
SKU 1HBCS0100 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageParadise Island Tan
SKU 1HBCS0084 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imagePinto Blend — Color Coat
PremiumSKU 1HBSS0689 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageSlate — Black Antique
SKU 1HBCS5202 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageSpanish Blend — Color Coat
PremiumSKU 1HBSS6789 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageSterling
SKU 1HBCS5759 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageStone Mountain Blend
SKU 1HBCS5354 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageTidalwood Blend
New 2026SKU 1HBCS3665 · Official manufacturer color image
Westlake imageCypress Bay Blend
New 2026SKU 1HBCS3675 · Official manufacturer color image
Choose from a current physical sample. Screen, brochure, and jobsite-photo colors can vary. Plant, regional supply, premium pricing, lot variation, and lead time should be confirmed before the order is finalized. The exact color in M&M's photos above has not been identified.
Miami-Dade attachment data
Barcelona 900: Foam vs. Screws, Mortar and Hybrid Attachment
NOA 24-1008.13 lists several ways to attach Barcelona 900. The rows below are selected examples—not a design prescription and not a complete reproduction of the approval.
| Method | Approved configuration | Minimum Mf | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | Two #8 screws, direct deck | 43.2 ft-lbf | Listed for either direct-deck plywood category in the NOA |
| APOC AH-160 HFC/HFO 1 | Two 8 g patties | 29 ft-lbf | Two-patty adhesive configuration |
| APOC AH-160 HFO 2 | 12 g underlayment paddy + 14 g headlap paddy | 45 ft-lbf | Split-placement configuration with listed contact areas |
| APOC AH-160 HFC/HFO 1 | One 24 g paddy | 39 ft-lbf | Single-patty adhesive configuration |
| APOC AH-160 HFC/HFO 1 | One 63 g paddy | 67 ft-lbf | Single-patty adhesive configuration |
| DAP StormBond 2 | Two 8 g patties | 66 ft-lbf | Two-patty adhesive configuration |
| Mortar | Mortar-set application | 25 ft-lbf | Listed mortar attachment-resistance moment |
| Hybrid | Two #8 screws + 11 g APOC RTA-1 at headlap | 57 ft-lbf | Listed mechanical-plus-adhesive configuration |
What the table does show
In the cited direct-deck row, two #8 screws are listed at 43.2 ft-lbf. AH-160 examples range from 29 to 67 ft-lbf depending on formulation, paddy count, placement, and weight. That is why the complete approved configuration matters.
What the table does not show
Mf is an attachment-resistance moment in foot-pounds—not pull-off pounds, psf, wind speed, or a hurricane category. A project-specific RAS 127 calculation still selects the required field, perimeter, and corner attachment.
The current NOA limits this acceptance to wood-deck applications and states a 4:12 minimum slope for mechanically attached tile. Adhesive-set and mortar-set work must also follow the applicable component approvals and may require TAS 106 field-uplift testing.
Read the full AH-160 foam-versus-screws reviewProfile comparison roadmap
Barcelona 900 vs. Villa, Saxony and Estate
These products share a manufacturer, but not interchangeable approval data. Future M&M reviews will use the same structure and connect here only after each real page is published.
Barcelona 900
Current reviewHigh-profile, one-piece S tile
The deepest barrel shape in this comparison, with a pronounced Spanish or Mediterranean appearance.
Read this reviewVilla 900
Review plannedLow-profile, double-roll tile
Keeps a flowing S-tile appearance with less height and a more restrained roof texture.
No link until the full review is live.
Saxony 900
Current reviewFlat slate- and shake-look family
Creates straighter horizontal courses; exact variants depend on the manufacturing plant and current approval.
Read this reviewEstate “S”
Review plannedLow-profile S tile
A lower-wave alternative for homeowners who want curved concrete tile without Barcelona's high barrel.
No link until the full review is live.
Benefits and Tradeoffs
Where Barcelona 900 stands out
- Pronounced high-barrel shape creates strong shadow lines and a traditional Spanish or Mediterranean roof appearance.
- Westlake's current Florida selector provides 23 choices across warm blends, solid tones, and darker options.
- The current Miami-Dade approval lists mechanical, adhesive, mortar, and hybrid attachment paths for wood-deck projects.
- Westlake lists the tile as Cool Roof System Compatible and Class A Fire Rated, subject to the selected color and complete roof system.
- A transferable, non-prorated limited lifetime product warranty is available under current registration and claim terms.
What to plan carefully
- At roughly 950 pounds per roofing square, deck condition and structural suitability need professional evaluation.
- Online colors are planning references—not color-match guarantees. Use a current regional physical sample before ordering.
- The cited Miami-Dade acceptance is limited to wood-deck assemblies and does not create one universal wind-speed rating.
- Mechanical, mortar, and adhesive values cannot be mixed between Barcelona, Villa, Saxony, Estate, plants, or component formulations.
- Concrete tile can break from handling, impact, or roof traffic, so access and replacement planning still matter after installation.
Connected M&M resources
From Product Research to a Real Tile-Roof Scope
Use the material hub to compare profiles, then see Barcelona 900 and AH-160 in M&M's project and attachment guides.
Barcelona 900 Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of roof tile is Barcelona 900?
Barcelona 900 is a high-profile, interlocking, one-piece S-shaped concrete roof tile. Miami-Dade NOA 24-1008.13 lists it as a TAS 112 Type 1a tile manufactured in Lake Wales, Florida.
What are the Barcelona 900 tile dimensions and weight?
The current NOA lists nominal dimensions of 17 × 13 × 1/2 inches and an average calculation weight of 11.5 lbf per field tile. Westlake's selected Avalon Beach Blend product sheet lists about 85 tiles and approximately 950 pounds installed per roofing square; project quantities still need waste, trim, and roof-geometry allowances.
How many Barcelona 900 colors are available in Florida?
Westlake's Florida selector showed 23 Barcelona 900 color options when reviewed on August 28, 2026, including four marked premium. Color displays, regional inventory, lead times, and current availability can change, so choose from a current physical sample and confirm the exact plant and SKU before ordering.
Is Barcelona 900 a Class A fire-rated tile?
Westlake describes Barcelona 900 as Class A Fire Rated. The Miami-Dade tile NOA separately states that fire classification is outside that approval's scope, so the complete permitted roof assembly and its current fire classification still need verification.
Is Barcelona 900 hurricane-proof?
No roof tile is hurricane-proof. Barcelona 900 is covered by Miami-Dade NOA 24-1008.13 under listed assemblies and conditions, but the required attachment depends on project-specific RAS 127 calculations, roof zones, geometry, deck, underlayment, and design pressures.
Can Barcelona 900 be installed with foam, screws, or mortar?
Yes. The current NOA includes direct-deck and battened mechanical attachment, adhesive-set systems, mortar, and a listed hybrid configuration. The permitted method and exact pattern must match the current product and component approvals for the project.
Is foam stronger than screws on Barcelona 900?
Not automatically. The NOA lists 43.2 ft-lbf for two #8 screws on the direct-deck categories. Listed AH-160 configurations range from 29 ft-lbf for two 8 g patties to 67 ft-lbf for one 63 g paddy. Those are assembly-specific moments, not universal product strength or wind speed.
What is the minimum slope for Barcelona 900?
NOA 24-1008.13 states a 4:12 minimum for mechanically attached Barcelona 900 tile. That sentence should not be generalized to every adhesive- or mortar-set assembly; the permitted details and current code control each project.
Is Barcelona 900 approved over every type of roof deck?
No. The current Miami-Dade acceptance is limited to wood-deck applications and lists specific direct-deck and batten calculation categories. Other decks or assemblies require separately applicable approvals and design review.
How does Barcelona 900 compare with Saxony 900 or Villa 900?
Barcelona 900 has a high S-shaped barrel. Villa 900 is a lower double-roll profile, while Saxony 900 is a flatter slate- and shake-look family. They may share a nominal 17 × 13-inch footprint, but their weights, nail holes, plants, variants, and attachment values are not interchangeable.
What warranty does Barcelona 900 have?
Westlake's current warranty is a non-prorated, fully transferable limited lifetime product warranty, subject to its terms. It covers specified manufacturing defects, not installation labor, and calls for online registration within 90 days; without registration, the stated duration becomes two years from original installation. Review the current exclusions and claim requirements for the exact product and project.
Official Sources Used for This Review
Manufacturer details, color selectors, approvals, and warranty terms can change. M&M reviewed the sources below on August 28, 2026 and will verify the current documents again for each permitted project.
- Westlake Barcelona 900 product page and Florida selector
- Westlake Lake Wales, Florida brochure — July 2026
- Westlake selected product sheet — Avalon Beach Blend
- Miami-Dade NOA 24-1008.13 — Barcelona 900
- Miami-Dade NOA 23-0614.01 — APOC Polyset AH-160
- Westlake 2026 Newpoint color announcement
- Newpoint concrete product warranty

