Was Tilo Roofing Company — asbestos documented in litigation?

Tilo Roofing Company — is documented in public asbestos litigation records as a manufacturer whose products contained asbestos during the mid-twentieth century. Workers in industrial facilities, power plants, refineries, shipyards, and commercial construction who handled or worked near these products may have experienced occupational exposure.

Which trades had the most exposure?

Pipe coverers and insulators, pipefitters, boilermakers, millwrights, and maintenance workers are among the trades most frequently documented in asbestos exposure claims. Workers who cut, fitted, or removed asbestos-containing products — and those working in close proximity during that work — typically had the highest fiber concentrations.

How long do workers have to file an asbestos claim?

Statutes of limitations for asbestos personal injury claims vary by state, typically ranging from one to five years from the date of an asbestos-related diagnosis. The clock generally starts at diagnosis, not exposure — mesothelioma can have a latency period of 20 to 50 years. An asbestos attorney can identify the deadlines that apply to your specific situation.

Can workers file claims related to Tilo Roofing Company — asbestos exposure?

Yes. Workers diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis after exposure to Tilo Roofing Company — products may pursue claims through civil litigation. An experienced asbestos attorney can assess available defendants, applicable trust funds from co-defendants, and the states where claims can be filed most effectively.

Can family members file secondary exposure claims?

Spouses, children, and household members who developed asbestos-related disease through contact with contaminated work clothing brought home by an exposed worker may be eligible for secondary (household) exposure claims. Wrongful-death claims can also be filed by surviving family members of workers who died from asbestos-related disease.

Tilo Roofing Company — Asbestos Products & Litigation History

Manufacturer: Tilo Roofing Company, Inc. Headquarters: Stratford, Connecticut Founded: Records do not establish a precise founding year; the company was active by the 1940s Documented Asbestos Use: Asbestos-cement products dating to at least the late 1940s and 1950s Product Categories: Roofing, siding, and asbestos-cement building products Legal Status: Tier 2 — Named in asbestos litigation; no bankruptcy trust established

Company History

The Tilo Roofing Company, Inc. was a building-products manufacturer headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, with additional operations documented in the Northeast. Public records and preserved advertising materials indicate the company was active by the 1940s, marketing itself as a large national roofing and sidewall-insulation business and promoting products intended to “insulate, protect and beautify” homes. Records do not establish a precise founding year for the company.

Tilo manufactured roofing and building materials during the mid-twentieth century, including products made with asbestos-cement — a composite of Portland cement and asbestos fiber that was widely used in roofing shingles, siding, and building board. Public patent and trademark records document that Tilo Roofing Company held intellectual property related to asbestos-cement board, siding, and shingle products dating to the late 1940s and 1950s, reflecting the common industry practice of that era of incorporating asbestos fiber into cement building products for strength, fire resistance, and durability.

The company’s asbestos liabilities have been addressed in litigation through a corporate successor. According to asbestos litigation records, a successor corporation has been named individually and as successor in interest to Tilo Roofing Company in asbestos cases.

Asbestos-Containing Products

According to asbestos litigation records and public patent and trademark filings, Tilo Roofing Company manufactured a range of asbestos-cement building products during the mid-twentieth century. The following product categories have been identified in public records:

Asbestos-Cement Roofing Shingles

Tilo marketed asbestos-cement roofing shingles for residential and commercial roofing applications. Asbestos-cement shingles were valued for their fire resistance and weather durability. According to asbestos litigation records, cutting, drilling, sawing, or breaking asbestos-cement roofing products during installation, repair, or removal could release respirable asbestos fibers.

Asbestos-Cement Siding and Sidewall Shingles

The company promoted siding and sidewall shingle products as part of its roofing and sidewall-insulation business. Plaintiffs in asbestos litigation have alleged that asbestos-cement siding products released fibers when the material was cut to fit, drilled for fasteners, or removed during renovation and demolition.

Asbestos-Cement Board and Building Panels

Public patent records document that Tilo Roofing Company held intellectual property covering asbestos-cement board, siding, and shingle. Asbestos-cement board was used as a rigid, fire-resistant building panel. According to asbestos litigation records, machining, scoring, or demolishing asbestos-cement board is alleged to release asbestos fibers.

Documented Asbestos Records

According to asbestos litigation records, Tilo Roofing Company has been named as a defendant — through its corporate successor — in cases alleging that its asbestos-cement roofing, siding, and building products caused asbestos-related disease. Plaintiffs in these cases have alleged exposure during the installation, repair, renovation, and demolition of buildings containing Tilo asbestos-cement products.

In these matters, Tilo and its successor have been named alongside other building-products and asbestos-cement manufacturers, reflecting the multi-defendant nature of asbestos litigation, in which plaintiffs name the range of companies connected to their exposure history. Outcomes of these cases vary by case, and the allegations reflect plaintiff claims rather than findings of fact.

Case associations are drawn from publicly available litigation records and reflect allegations, not findings of liability, which is determined case by case.

Occupational Exposure

Workers in construction and building trades may have encountered Tilo asbestos-cement products as part of their regular job duties. The following occupational groups have been identified in asbestos litigation records as potentially exposed populations:

Roofers and Roofing Mechanics who installed, repaired, or tore off asbestos-cement roofing shingles handled these products directly. Plaintiffs have alleged that cutting and fitting asbestos-cement shingles, and tearing off aged roofing during re-roofing work, released asbestos fibers into the breathing zone.

Siding Installers and Carpenters who applied or removed asbestos-cement siding and sidewall shingles may have been exposed while cutting panels to size, drilling fastener holes, and handling broken material. According to asbestos litigation records, dry cutting of asbestos-cement siding is a documented exposure scenario.

Renovation and Demolition Workers who removed or demolished structures clad with asbestos-cement roofing, siding, or board faced potential exposure from mechanically disturbed material. Court filings document allegations that breaking and demolishing asbestos-cement products releases fibers.

Construction and Maintenance Workers who worked on or around buildings finished with Tilo asbestos-cement products may have encountered secondary or bystander exposure during installation and renovation activities.

Family Members of workers in these trades may have experienced secondary exposure through take-home contamination — asbestos fibers carried on work clothing, hair, and tools into the home environment.

Trust Fund / Legal Status

No asbestos bankruptcy trust fund has been established in the name of Tilo Roofing Company. According to asbestos litigation records, the company’s asbestos liabilities have been defended by a corporate successor that has been named individually and as successor in interest to Tilo in civil asbestos litigation.

Because no dedicated Tilo asbestos trust fund exists, individuals who believe they have a claim related to Tilo asbestos-cement products cannot submit a claim to a trust administrator. Any claim would proceed through traditional civil litigation — typically a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit filed in civil court, potentially naming the corporate successor. Compensation, where pursued, varies by case and depends on the specific facts and jurisdiction involved.

Summary

If you or a family member worked with or around Tilo asbestos-cement roofing, siding, or board products and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, the following information is relevant to understanding your options:

No trust fund exists for Tilo claims. Any recovery would be pursued through civil litigation — potentially against the corporate successor — rather than a trust submission process, and outcomes vary by case.
Other manufacturers’ trusts may apply. If you also worked with asbestos-containing products from other manufacturers — such as insulation, other roofing and building products, or asbestos-cement pipe — separate trust fund claims may be available alongside any litigation involving Tilo.
Documentation of product exposure matters. Records identifying the specific roofing, siding, or building products used on a jobsite are important in establishing exposure history in litigation.
Statutes of limitations apply. Time limits for filing asbestos-related personal injury or wrongful death claims vary by state and generally begin running from the date of diagnosis or date of death. Consulting an attorney promptly after diagnosis is advisable.
Mesothelioma diagnoses carry different legal considerations than other asbestos diseases. Because mesothelioma is causally associated with asbestos exposure, it is treated differently under the law than conditions such as pleural thickening.

An attorney experienced in asbestos litigation can evaluate whether documented exposure to Tilo asbestos-cement products — or co-exposure to products from other manufacturers — supports a viable claim, and can identify all applicable trust funds and litigation targets relevant to an individual’s work history.

This reference article is provided for informational purposes to workers, families, and legal professionals researching asbestos exposure history. It does not constitute legal advice. Product identification and litigation history are drawn from publicly available court records and regulatory documentation, and reflect allegations rather than findings of fact.