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San Diego, CA – Sept. 2, 2014 – “Inspecting a Tile Roof”

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Inspecting a Tile Roof John Jensen, TRI Training Program Manager will be presenting to the San Diego chapter of the California Real Estate Inspection Association at their monthly dinner meeting. Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:30pm The Butcher Shop Restaurant 5255 Kearny Villa Road, Blvd San Diego, CA 92123 Cost:  $35 per… Read more

May 2014 "On The Roof" with TRI Training

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FRSA/TRI Florida High Wind Installation Guide - 5th Edition

Florida High Wind Re-certification and Training Opportunities

Industry Insights, News

UPDATED May 9, 2014 – The Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) has created a May series of 2 hour presentations to ensure contractors and others in the tile roofing industry are aware of the changes between the existing 4th Edition and new 5th Edition. Technical Services Representatives Manny Oyola (Eagle Roofing Products),… Read more

Hands On Demo Training Helps Industry and Government Work Together in Yuma, Arizona

Industry Insights, News

The severity of weather conditions varies greatly across the United States. Severe wind in Florida is “normal”. Severe cold in Chicago, blazing heat in Phoenix? Normal. Drizzle in Seattle? Depressingly, consistently normal. But what if you install tile in a climate with very little rain, rare wind dustups and minimal… Read more

TRI Testifies on OSHA’s Proposed Crystalline Silica Rule

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The Tile Roofing Institute’s (TRI) President, Richard Olson provided formal testimony on April 2 at the U.S. Department of Labor on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rule to amend its existing standards for occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Read more here.

January 2014 "On The Roof" with TRI Training

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Rosie the Tile Roofer?

Industry Insights, News

It used to be that everyone you met in the roofing industry started out “On the Roof”. It also used to be that when you met a woman in the roofing industry, her husband owned the company. Things have changed and women are filling all types of roles, and the… Read more

New Contractor Search is Live

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We are currently updating the TRI Website, and the first feature to go live is a new Contractor Search. To try it out go to www.tileroofing.org and click on “Find A Contractor”. If you don’t see your listing, your certification has likely expired. You can easily renew on-line by… Read more

Featured Distributor Worth Supply, Charlotte, North Carolina

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When it comes to tile roofing Worth Supply is “all in”. Worth Supply provides roof tile for new and reroof projects. In addition Worth Reclaiming salvages, stocks and sells reclaimed and historic tile. Owner Rob Miller understands customer and contractor needs. He has combined that knowledge with a business model… Read more

September 2013 "On The Roof" with TRI Training

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The Bush School

Lift and Relay of Gracemont Mansion (The Bush School)

Industry Insights

Russ Vieselmeyer www.lrs-construction.com is a roofing contractor based in Tacoma, Washington. LRS serves the Greater Puget Sound area but has traveled to neighboring states for special projects. Russ is a Certified Installer with the Tile Roofing Institute, recently renewing by attending the class in Louisville, CO. Gracemont Mansion is a… Read more
Burke Roofing Truck

Want to see some great tile roofs in Reno?

Industry Insights

Follow this truck. Bill Burke is President of Burke Roofing, Inc. in Reno, Nevada. Saying Bill is just an enthusiastic person is like saying the Golden Gate is just a bridge. It’s true, but until you see it for yourself you just can’t imagine. He’s full of energy and pride… Read more

June 2013 "On The Roof" with the Tile Roofing Institute Training Program

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Hands On Training Benefits

Industry Insights

“Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I’ll remember. Involve me, I’ll understand” Our two hour Hands On Training & Demo covers the installation basics: underlayment, flashing and layout. On site at Roof Check, Inc. in Denver, over 20 members of the Roof Check team attended a hands on training. While… Read more

A Consultant, a Contractor and a Camel walk into the desert…

Industry Insights

Roof Consultant Jerry Conrad of Western States Roofing Consulting is a Certified Installer and has given presentations at our classes. In addition to sharing his knowledge in contract defect litigation, Jerry invited attendees and their families to visit his ranch in North Phoenix. Jerry, a former rodeo clown, has a… Read more

Hands On Training – Albuquerque

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The classroom training is based on the Moderate Climate Guide and provides an excellent understanding of the minimum technical requirements. The classroom discussions about various options and installation techniques can provide the experienced roofer with insights they may not have considered. But “cut the tile, fit the flashing and determine… Read more

Return to El Paso

Industry Insights

“The Installer Certification program changed the way tile is installed in El Paso. The Moderate Climate Guide gives the City of El Paso, suppliers and contractors a common resource to work from.” ~Scott Aguilar, Eagle Roofing Products On February 4, 2011 the Tile Roofing Institute partnered with regional industry leaders… Read more

September 2012 "On The Roof" with the Tile Roofing Institute Training Program

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