The Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling is the definitive guide to obtaining successful results in pitched roofing construction using clay or concrete tiles.

It was written by a team of experts from the Roof Tile Association (RTA) and the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), in line with British and European Standards and the latest best site practices and industry recommendations, to ensure readers are receiving the most up-to-date and accurate information available in pitched roofing.

Based on actual teaching practice, this book is highly illustrated throughout to increase the understanding of the content for the reader in their exploration of both technical and practical aspects of pitched roofing.

The book brings together a comprehensive collection of the design, material specifications and workmanship requirements to construct a successful tiled roof, including:

• Up-to-date design, product and workmanship standards • An extensive glossary of roofing terms for ease of reference
• Current best site practice
• Advances in health and safety
• Current typical scope of works for a roofing contractor
• Broad knowledge of the overall building envelope performance; specifically, the increasing insulation and airtightness requirements.

It succeeds in providing a comprehensive and current reference source of information for diploma students and apprentices throughout their studies, and for building professionals concerned with the design, detailing and specification of roofing.

Paul Lythgoe (Tudor Roof Tile Co. Limited & RTA), who performed a key role in creating the book, said he was "proud to have been a part of the highly knowledgeable team of writers, and is confident that the goal of producing a 'go-to resource' had been achieved."

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