Clay Roof Tile Installation Guide

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Clay roof tile installation guide.

When installing clay tiles picking the right size color and installation method which depends on the type of clay tile are important factors. Recently the national tile roofing manufacturers association ntrma changed its name to tile roofing institute. Clay roof tiles are one of the original types of roofing materials manufactured centuries ago. Standard installation guides for concrete and clay roof tile in cold weather applications.

Crafted in new lexington ohio our clay tile products are infinitely customizable and carry a 75 year warranty. Boral roofing concrete roof tile is beautiful and enduring and one of the easiest ways to complement your lifestyle and increase the value of your home. Tri snow cold installation guide. In january 1987 the roof tile committee of the frsa ntrma was commissioned to develop and write consensus guidelines for the installation of concrete and clay roof tiles.

While concrete roofing tiles are typically expected to survive 30 50 years in the right conditions a well made clay roof might be expected to last 100 years. The right slope clay tiles work well on roofs with slopes greater than 20 degrees. The purpose of this manual is to pro vide technical information and installation instructions for ludowici clay tile. Clay offers excellent moldability color options and color retention.

For over 130 years architects homeowners universities commercial and government clients have turned to ludowici for uniquely beautiful architectural terra cotta clay tile products that stand the test of time. It is intended to serve as a guide for proper. Clay tiles are considered to be one of the longest lasting roofing materials available even substantially longer than concrete ones. Fourth edition of the concrete and clay roof tile installation manual florida this manual summarizes for the designer applicator or developer good roofing practices and industry standards for the installation of mechanically set and mortar adhesive set tiles.

Concrete and clay roof tile installation manual july 2015. Clay tile roof installation techniques have been refined to protect your project while retaining the aesthetic of the earth characteristics that make up the roof s appeal. Published 1998 by the ntrma wsrca concrete and clay roof tile installation manual fifth edition for florida only published april 2012 04 12 by the frsa tri can csa a220 1 m91 installation of concrete roof tiles by the canadian standards association. Florida high wind concrete and clay tile installation manual 5th edition revised.