A recent
Ask the Expert question and answer from TRI President and Technical Director, Rick Olson.
QUESTION
Can a cement tile be fastened too tight? And would that cause breakage?
RESPONSE
The simple answer is yes, but that depends upon the type of fastening and if the fasteners are…
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Sometimes
Ask the Expert questions are simple installation details; others are much more technical in nature. Changing requirements and energy codes can create challenges. Here’s an example and the response from TRI President and Technical Director, Rick Olson:
QUESTION
I have a contractor who is trying to meet
Title 24…
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A recent “
Ask the Expert” questions and response by TRI President and Technical Director Rick Olson, addressing a question about repairing a tile roof.
QUESTION
We are repairing our roof and I had two estimators. One said that he has to put cement on every tile. The other said no…
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