The Design and Construction of Pitched Roofing

The Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling is the definitive guide to obtaining successful results in pitched roofing construction using clay or concrete tiles. It was written by a team of experts from the Roof Tile Association (RTA) and the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), the representative trade associations for pitched roofing. This book is in line with British and European Standards, the latest best site practices and industry recommendations to ensure readers are receiving the most up-to-date and accurate information available in the field.

Based on actual teaching practice, this book is highly illustrated throughout to increase the accessibility of the text for the reader in their exploration of the practical aspects of roofing. It also includes an extensive glossary of roofing terms for ease of reference. It brings together a comprehensive collection of the design, material specifications and workmanship requirements to construct a successful tiled pitched roof, including:

- up-to-date design, product and workmanship standards

- current best site practice

- advances in health and safety

- current typical scope of works for a roofing contractor

- broad knowledge of the overall building envelope performance; specifically, the increasing insulation and airtightness requirements.

Students following diploma (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced levels) and apprenticeship routes will find this book to be an invaluable reference source of information that will accompany them throughout their studies. Building professionals concerned with the design, detailing and specification of roofing will also find this book to be an essential reference.

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is the largest and most influential roofing trade association in the UK, promoting quality contractors and products, ensuring that its members are at the forefront of all roofing developments. NFRC actively ensures that all members offer high standards of workmanship and sound business practice through a strict code of practice and vetting procedure, including site inspections. The Federation also offers training and technical advice, and represents member interests to the wider construction industry and government.

The RTA (Roof Tile Association) represents the concrete and clay roof tile manufacturers in the UK. Its purpose is to share best practice and shape standards in the industry for pitched roofs, as well as providing the latest guidance and information on the use of roof tiles. Their combined knowledge of traditional pitched tiled roofs is now available to share with anyone looking to create the most environmentally responsible, thermally efficient and architecturally inspiring roofs in the UK.