Table of Contents

1. Foreword 2. Design and performance 3. Types of roof tiles 4. Accessories 5. Materials handling and preparation 6. Installation and execution 7. Specialist tiling techniques 8. Checking and maintenance Bibliography

About the Author

The Roof Tile Association (RTA) represent the UK’s leading manufacturers of pitched roof products and solutions. They are the central representative body establishing a common viewpoint for clay and concrete roof-tile manufacturers.

Their combined knowledge of traditional pitched tiled roofs is now available to share with anyone looking to create the most environmentally responsible, thermally efficient and architecturally inspiring roofs in the UK.

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is the largest and most influential roofing trade association in the UK, promoting quality contractors and products and ensuring that its members are at the forefront of all roofing developments.

NFRC actively ensures that all members offer high standards of workmanship and sound business practice through a strict code of practice and vetting procedure, including site inspections. They also offer training and technical advice and represent member interests to the wider construction industry and government.