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Snow in the Attic?

Guest post by Brie Ries, Production Manager at Elite Roofing Colorado On March 23rd, 2016 the Denver metro area experienced a blizzard that dropped up to 27” of snow in some areas and shut the City down for 2 days. This storm produced sustained wind speeds of 30-45MPH and 2” of… Read more

RICOWI to Investigate Hail Roof Damage in DFW Metroplex Area

The TRI is a long time sponsoring member of the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI). The RICOWI organization provides valuable field investigation programs on both wind and hail events to better understand the actual performance of roof assemblies. RICOWI, Inc. has announced deployment of research teams to the… Read more

“My First Roof was a 14th Century Castle”

Tile roofing perspective from Master Craftsman Martin Leska A true “European Trained Craftsman”, Martin Leska graduated with honors from a 4-year trade school. He moved to the United States in 1998 from the Czech Republic. His plan was to be a climbing Guide and ski instructor. He did that for… Read more

Licensing in Texas?

RCAT Provides Training and Voluntary Licensing As they say, everything is bigger in Texas. The homes are big, and roofing them is a challenge. Roof pitches are steep; spires and dramatic architectural details are common. And then there is the weather: heat like Phoenix, rain like Florida, high wind, occasional tornadoes,… Read more

A History of Tile in Snow Regions of the Upper Midwest

A guest article by TRI Director Michael Lukis. In my 38 years of working with tile roofing I have been involved with the installation and manufacturing of concrete and clay roof tiles, primarily in the northern roof climates of the Midwest and northeastern United States. I often hear the comment that… Read more

The Importance of Proper Layout

“When I see a home with a tile roof, my first thought is, ‘Nice roof’. A roof goes from ‘nice’ to ‘Wow, that roof is spectacular!’ when the installer pays attention to the details. Some details that make a difference are appropriate flashings, or chimney, skylight and wall metal work… Read more

Revised 5th Edition Florida Manual is Approved and Available

The TRI in conjunction with the FRSA are excited to announce the approval and release of the new revised 5th Edition of our FRSA/TRI Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Guide for Florida. This new edition is now formally approved by the FBC and provides a more concise and… Read more

Florida High Wind Re-certification and Training Opportunities

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

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

Rosie the Tile Roofer?

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

Lift and Relay of Gracemont Mansion (The Bush School)

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

Want to see some great tile roofs in Reno?

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

Hands On Training Benefits

“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…

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

Return to El Paso

“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

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