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Dry fix roofing has been around in the UK for almost 50 years, but its usage is increasing thanks to improvements in standards.  The publication of BS 8612 in early 2018, is welcomed by the Roof Tile Association, particularly with the requirements introduced in the 2014 revision of BS 5534, ensuring all fixed ridge, hip […]

With one of the harshest climates in Europe, building materials used in the UK must be durable and weathertight. Roof Tile Association (RTA) members keep these climatic challenges at the forefront of their minds. All RTA concrete roof tiles and fittings are manufactured in accordance with BS EN 490, the European Standard for concrete roof […]

Roof tiles have been a traditional cladding material used for pitched roofs in the UK since the 14th century. Their securement to the underlying roof substructure has always relied on a combination of several factors – the tile design, its deadweight, and the provision of a physical mechanical fixing. The earliest fixings used for plain […]

The Roof Tile Association has welcomed the latest dry fix standard, BS 8612: Dry-fixed Ridge, Hip and Verge Systems for Slating and Tiling. This came into effect at the end of January 2018 and sets out the minimum performance requirements for dry-fix roofing products, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and provide everybody in the supply chain […]

If you were ever asked to picture a typical English scene in your mind’s eye, chances are, there would be a plain tile roof in there somewhere. Clay plain tiles have been a part of our heritage and roofscape for hundreds of years; their actual size being set in law by King Edward IV in […]

The introduction of the British Standard for slating and tiling: BS 5534: 2014 lead to some concerns being raised about its application. One source of confusion is the use of vapour permeable (VP) underlays and so this article will try to provide some clarity. Vapour permeable underlays, often referred to as ‘breather’ underlays or membranes, […]

This Roof Tile Association update helps to dispel some of the common myths around roof ventilation.   Click here to read the full article.

What does CE marking mean? We see the letters ‘CE’ appear on many products that are traded in the European Economic Area (EEA), however not all products need to be CE marked, so what do these two letters mean? By placing the CE marking on a product, a manufacturer is declaring, on his sole responsibility, […]

Members of the Roof Tile Association have outlined their thoughts on roof tile standards, highlighting just how important they are now, and will continue to be into the future. The Future of Roof Tile Standards – September 2016

A new guide has been produced by the Roof Tile Association to enable designers, contractors and building owners to identify specific maintenance and repair items that can affect roofs and walls clad with clay and concrete tiles and to implement appropriate design and maintenance measures.  (Please note: the RTA do not accept liability for any […]

The members of the Roof Tile Association have put together some straightforward notes on the correct use of tile clips, explaining the importance of ensuring tile clips are specified and used in the right way.   The Correct Use of Tile Clips – Notes from the RTA