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The Clay Roof Tile Council (CRTC) spearheads a national marketing campaign to inform, educate and inspire the construction industry about the use of clay.

The CRTC’s remit to keep the industry up to date includes the production of educational material on the application of clay roof tiles. The new Plain Tiling Guide and its predecessor, the Vertical Tiling Guide are both contained on this CD. They provide in-depth technical information on the design and fixing of clay roof tiles and are a valued resource for professionals and students in the construction sector.

To access the contents pages of either of the guides, simply click on the relevant links below or move your cursor over the photographs to select the area you would like more detail on. In the event that you cannot find the detailed information required about the construction of a particular feature, or for any other technical enquiries associated with the use of clay roof tiles, please contact the manufacturer of the tiles in question (see CRTC members).

The popularity of clay roof tiles continues to grow exponentially. The Council members have enjoyed eight years of solid sales growth giving the clay roofing industry just over eight per cent of the UK pitched roof market. In 2002, the CRTC posted its highest volume of sales when its members sold a record 115 million tiles – an increase of 71 per cent on 1994 sales figures.

Clay is highly regarded by specifiers and is emerging as one of the most sought after roofing materials. In fact, a CRTC survey found that 99% of specifiers agreed that clay roof tiles enhance the built environment and 95% believe clay is a sustainable building product.

Clay is valued as a natural, traditional and sustainable roofing product, and can be used to create a variety of imaginative and beautiful designs on pitched roofs and vertical surfaces of both contemporary and traditional buildings.

For further information on the CRTC press relations activity, please contact the CRTC Press Office on 013 297 9737, email steve.wright@nppr.co.uk