Code-Approved Tile Installation Manual Now Available from Tile Roofing Institute
Guide for tile roofs serves as industry standard for advancing quality roof installation
CHICAGO – The Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) today announced the approval and availability of the March 2010 ICC-ES-approved Concrete and Clay Tile Installation Manual for Moderate Climate Regions. The installation manual is jointly produced by TRI and Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). The formal evaluation report ICC-ESR 2015 and the manual can be viewed online from the TRI Web site (www.tileroofing.org), the WSRCA Web site or directly from ICC-ES. The printed version of the manual will be available for purchase from TRI in the next two to three weeks.
“TRI is committed to improving product quality and establishing the best practices by putting resources toward our installation guides and training programs,” said Rick Olson, technical director for TRI. “TRI and its members work closely and proactively with organizations such as ICC-ES and the Western States Roofing Contractors Association to continuously improve the performance and safety of tile roofing.” The new manual will update our recommendations to the 2009 code requirements and include additional benefits that will help extend the life of the roof system in Cooler mild climatic regions. The TRI will be working with our member manufacturing members to provide a formal implementation date allowing us to help communicate the changes in our manual to our end users.
In an effort to expand best practices for the installation of tile roofing systems, TRI offers an installer training and certification program on the Moderate Climate Installation Manual. The program will be updated to reflect the changes in this newest version. Training program information is found on the TRI Web site. The next program will be held in Houston, TX on April 30th. For more information on the training program, visit the TRI Web site or call (312) 670-4177.
About the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI)
Since 1971, TRI has provided technical expertise on tile roofing systems and installation to roofing professionals and other building industry constituents. TRI manufacturer members produce 95 percent of the tile roofing installed in North America, and actively work with research and testing organizations and local code bodies to improve the quality, durability and affordability of tile roof systems. TRI is a non-profit trade association and membership is open to all those involved in the production, distribution and installation of clay and concrete tile roof systems. For more information, visit www.tileroofing.org.
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