Tile Roofing Installation Manual

Ludowici clay tile is a versatile roofing material and can be applied on complex original designed roofs.

Tile roofing installation manual.

If the roof has a steep slope battens may be required to hold the tiles in place. Recently the national tile roofing manufacturers association ntrma changed its name to tile roofing institute. Concrete and clay roof tile installation manual july 2015. China during the neolithic age beginning around 10 000 b c.

Dal tile makes no warranties or guaranties of any type including the accuracy of the information in this. Install battens if applicable. Battens are thin strips of material usually wood but sometimes metal or plastic and commonly 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide that run horizontally along the length of the roof. Florida high wind concrete and clay tile installation manual 5th edition revised.

Our comprehensive training programs keep roofing professionals up to date on code approved installation methods. Tri snow cold installation guide. Non member pricing 20. History and into the future history the origin of clay roofing tile can be traced independently to two different parts of the world.

Rake seal flyer and installation instructions. 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. Basic installation guide it is the responsibility of the roofing contractor to abide by all local building requirements and codes. 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.

The purpose of this manual is to pro vide technical information and installation instructions for ludowici clay tile. Learn more tri alliance is dedicated to building awareness of both clay and concrete roof tile s benefits providing technical expertise and offering training and certification for code approved tile roof installation.