Clay Roof Tile Installation Guide

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.

Clay roof tile installation guide.

Non member pricing 20. The purpose of this manual is to pro vide technical information and installation instructions for ludowici clay tile. Florida high wind concrete and clay tile installation manual 5th edition revised. 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.

The right slope clay tiles work well on roofs with slopes greater than 20 degrees. Concrete and clay roof tile installation manual july 2015. 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. 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.

Standard installation guides for concrete and clay roof tile in cold weather applications. Recently the national tile roofing manufacturers association ntrma changed its name to tile roofing institute. Rake seal flyer and installation instructions. Us tile by boral clay roof tile is a symbol of premium roofing with the highest standard of sustainability and craftsmanship.

Clay tiles are considered to be one of the longest lasting roofing materials available even substantially longer than concrete ones. Clay offers excellent moldability color options and color retention. 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. When installing clay tiles picking the right size color and installation method which depends on the type of clay tile are important factors.

Crafted in new lexington ohio our clay tile products are infinitely customizable and carry a 75 year warranty. While traditional clay tile roofs were natural orange or red in color today s clay roof tiles come in virtually any color and in dozens of shapes. Clay roof tiles are one of the original types of roofing materials manufactured centuries ago. 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.