Documents & free PDFs
Explore 23 selected references for clay and concrete tile roofing, including 14 free PDFs. Open documents directly from their publishers.
23 documents
Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Industry manual covering tile roof assemblies, underlayment, fastening, flashings and layout. Use it with the applicable evaluation report and the selected manufacturer's installation details.
March 2024; linked PDF revised May 2025
Open free PDF ↗FRSA & Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Florida installation reference addressing approved tile systems, wind attachment, roof preparation and workmanship. Project approvals, local requirements and manufacturer instructions determine the applicable details.
7th edition; effective December 31, 2023
Open free PDF ↗U.S. Department of Energy / Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Building America guidance explains tile roof assemblies, structural support, water control and hazard resistance. Useful for understanding how individual materials contribute to overall roof performance.
Web guidance; reviewed October 26, 2026
Open official resource ↗Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Explains water management where accessories penetrate a tile roof, including separate flashing at the tile and underlayment levels and restrictions on attachments to individual tiles.
Technical brief; June 2016
Open free PDF ↗Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Illustrates why raised eave details need positive drainage beneath tile. Describes the purpose of anti-ponding material and how roof geometry affects the required detail.
Technical brief 2023-01; May 2023
Open free PDF ↗Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Addresses material compatibility when weather blocking roof vents, including concerns about mortar contacting aluminum. Manufacturer restrictions and applicable local requirements govern the finished vent detail.
Technical brief 2023-001; March 2023
Open free PDF ↗Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Discusses qualified assessment after wind events and the limitations of informal lifting tests. Explains why broken tile alone does not establish the cause of damage.
Technical brief 2021-01; April 2021
Open free PDF ↗Tile Roofing Institute & Western States Roofing Contractors Association
Historical reference explaining ice dams, snow movement and cold-climate roof design. Useful background for homeowner questions; current project requirements need current codes and manufacturer guidance.
1998; reprinted 2005 — archival reference
Open free PDF ↗U.S. Department of Energy
Introduces solar reflectance, thermal emittance and the effects of climate on cool-roof benefits. Helps homeowners compare roof surfaces without assuming every building will save equally.
August 2021
Open free PDF ↗CAL FIRE — Ready for Wildfire
Homeowner guidance on reducing wildfire exposure through roof maintenance, ember protection and improvements around the building. Addresses vulnerable gaps beneath roofing and other entry points.
Web guidance; reviewed October 26, 2026
Open official resource ↗Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Industry overview of tile durability, including freeze-thaw suitability and product testing. A starting point for questions that should be checked against the specific tile's documentation.
Web guidance; reviewed October 26, 2026
Open official resource ↗National Park Service
Federal guidance on historic clay tile shapes, condition surveys, matching replacements and preserving sound material. Use its conservation principles alongside current project requirements.
Spring 1993; historic preservation reference
Open free PDF ↗U.S. General Services Administration
A federal preservation procedure covering condition assessment, samples, protection, removal and reattachment of clay tiles. Its specifications require evaluation by the project’s preservation professional.
Specification HP070120; page last modified July 1, 2026
Open official resource ↗Eagle Roofing Products
Manufacturer brochure illustrating concrete tile profiles, textures and color options, with product information for its California collection. Confirm regional availability and the selected product’s current documentation.
2025 California collection
Open free PDF ↗Ludowici Roof Tile
A manufacturer color card explaining fired glazes, tonal variation and blended roofs. The reverse-side guidance helps owners review samples and agree on the intended appearance.
Undated publisher color card; LRT-CC-M14
Open free PDF ↗Ludowici Roof Tile
Manufacturer answers about identifying existing tiles, sample approval, color variation and maintenance. Product-specific statements apply to Ludowici materials and should not be assumed for every tile.
Current online reference; reviewed October 26, 2026
Open official resource ↗Eagle Roofing Products
Explains the pale salt deposits sometimes seen on concrete tile, their cosmetic effect and why weathering time varies. Useful when discussing a changed roof appearance.
March 1, 2023
Open official resource ↗Eagle Roofing Products
Manufacturer guidance on compatible cleaning methods and professional roof access. Check the exact tile, finish and current manufacturer instructions before selecting cleaning products or equipment.
March 14, 2019
Open official resource ↗National Roofing Contractors Association
Consumer guidance on comparing proposals, project costs and roofing responsibilities, with links to short advisory documents on contractor selection, maintenance and warranties.
Current publisher page
Open official resource ↗National Roofing Contractors Association
A one-page checklist for reviewing a residential roofing contractor’s references, insurance, written proposal, supervision and warranty. Useful when preparing questions for prospective tile roofers.
Consumer Advisory Bulletin, Issue 2
Open free PDF ↗National Roofing Contractors Association
A short consumer bulletin explaining why warranty length, covered defects, exclusions and owner maintenance responsibilities should be examined separately from a roof’s suitability and performance.
Consumer Advisory Bulletin, Issue 1
Open free PDF ↗National Roofing Contractors Association
A professional reference with a dedicated clay and concrete tile section, including roof assemblies, materials, installation and construction details. The linked page provides purchase and access options.
2025
View access options ↗Eagle Roofing Products
Manufacturer guidance on concrete tile care, warranty registration and common owner questions. Read the exact warranty issued for the product, location and installation involved.
2025 brochure; includes warranty text revised March 4, 2025
Open free PDF ↗Links and editions reviewed October 26, 2026. Historical documents are identified for context; confirm the applicable edition and manufacturer requirements for your project.
