Preservation
National Park Service · Preservation Brief 30
Free federal preservation brief on historic clay tile, roof character, assessment and repair.
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Go to the original source.
A curated starting point for clay tile research. Each link opens the publisher’s resource; check product scope, edition and project applicability.
Preservation
GSA · Repair and reattachment of clay roof tile
Federal technical guidance for repair and reattachment. Adapt through qualified project professionals.
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Building America Solution Center · Clay or Concrete Tile Roofs
Federal building-science guidance on clay and concrete tile assemblies, including wind and fire considerations. Check cited code editions against the project.
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Tile Roofing Industry Alliance installation guides
Industry installation manuals. Select the edition and regional scope that apply to the project.
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Tile Roofing Industry Alliance · Technical briefs
Industry topic briefs and updates. Verify the date and product applicability of individual documents.
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ASTM · C1167-22, Standard Specification for Clay Roof Tiles
Official ASTM scope and purchase page. Full standard may require paid access; the abstract is not the complete specification.
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Ludowici product technical documentation
Product data, installation information and detail resources for Ludowici products.
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Gladding, McBean · Roof tile and product documents
Gladding, McBean clay roof tile profiles and linked product documentation.
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US Tile · Clay tile resource library
Official US Tile clay product resource library. Confirm current files directly with the manufacturer.
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Ludowici · Historic tile collection
A manufacturer’s historic tile collection, useful for comparing shapes and discussing reproductions.
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Ludowici · Environmental product declaration
A manufacturer’s environmental declaration resource. Read product scope, validity and assessment boundaries.
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Save the exact documents reviewed with their dates, relevant product names and approval conditions. Manufacturer resources apply to their own products; a library listing does not imply endorsement, compatibility or current availability. Some documents require purchase.
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