About Gory Associated Industries, Inc.
Gory Associated Industries, Inc. was founded in 1948 and provided concrete roofing tiles to the Southeastern United States. Gory was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and maintained manufacturing locations in Boca Raton and North Miami, FL. In 1978 the company was acquired by Elcor Corporation of Midland, Texas.
Product Line
- Spanish “S”
- Commingly used in the Mediterranean and Spanish architectural styles
- 18” long x 10-1/2” wide
- Flat Bermuda
- Used primarily in smaller construction and residential buildings
- Lend themselves Modern, Contemporary, and Traditional styles
- Come in smooth, broom swept, and French Colonial finishes
- 16” long x 10-1/4” wide
- Mission Barrel
- Commonly used in old-world Mediterranean and Spanish styles
- Primarily installed on apartments hotels, commercial and large residential buildings
- Come in broom swept or smooth finishes
- 18” long x 9” wide
- Vanguard
- Flat concrete tile
- Come in Rough/Weathered or Smooth finishes
- 15” long x 10-3/8” wide
- Perma Shake
- Provide texture and highlights reminiscent of hand-hewn wood shake
- Provide a Rustic style
- Manufacturing process makes these tiles resistant to drying, curling, and splitting in extreme heat
- Resistant to rot, mildew, and fungus in wet seasons
- 16” long x 10-1/4” wide
Benefits and Certifications
Gory roofing tiles come with multiple benefits and certifications. They are Class A rated against fire and vigorously tested against hurricane-force winds and rain. This makes them an ideal choice for Florida homes, businesses, and industrial buildings.
All Gory tiles meet or exceed minimum UBC and SBCCI break and crushing strength requirements. They also meet or exceed dynamic wind and water resistance, and status pressure lift requirements of the local building code. The Gory roofing tile line comes with a 50-year limited warranty.
Their product line comes in 21 standard colors, 41 custom colors, and 13 special order colors. The color-through manufacturing process eliminates the need for repainting and assures long-lasting beauty. The manufacturing process used by Gory provides resistance to insect, rot, and warp damage.
