At first glance, the premise behind the roof tiles developed by Florida-based X-MAT seems contradictory. How can coal-based tiles be fireproof and eco-friendly?
But thanks to some cool chemistry and a desire to better the environment, X-MAT’s X-TILES are pushing the limits of what roofing tiles can be by using coal to make a high-performance product. And with a new $1.4 million contract from the Department of Energy, X-MAT is now setting its sights on creating a variety of coal-based building materials.