Clay tiles have been in use for many years and are still installed in both residential and commercial applications. Clay tiles differ from concrete in regards to weight, attachment methods and the way ...

A clay tile roof can make your home feel like a Mediterranean getaway, so it's no surprise that many homeowners select this option. Unfortunately, the visual appeal of this roofing material does come ...

Swiss manufacturer Megasol launched, last year, a photovoltaic tile that is claimed to be compatible with a wide range of roof tiles. Megasol is offering three standard formats that can be combined ...

Proper maintaince of tiles protects them from damage and helps it last longer. A tiled roof if not well maintained, can easily get damaged in a short period of time. However, if well looked after, ...

If we were asked to sketch a house when we were young, we typically would have drawn one up with sloping roofs. If it's in South India, one may safely assume, the roof is imagined to be in Mangalore ...

The gable roof house is not only a children's drawing of a home, it is also one of the most popular solutions in Brazilian residential architecture. Besides being very appealing and easy to build, ...

One of the biggest challenges firefighters face involves tailoring their tactics to the ever-changing construction industry. Often, materials used, especially on rooftops, pose specific challenges ...