Tile Talk

Why Post-Construction Roof Inspections Are Essential by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

Redefining Form, Performance, & Regional Design by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

Retrofit Challenges, Affordable Housing Outcomes, & the Role of Concrete & Clay Tile Roofing by Richard K. Olson, President &

Rethinking the Steep-Slope Roof by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard K.

Tile Roofs as the Architectural Expression of Resilience by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance

Roofing Design Challenges & Solutions by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard

Impact of Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions in Steep Slope Roofing Designs by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director,

Designing Steep-Slope Roofing for Enhanced Fire Resilience by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

Post Event Evaluations for Steep Slope Roofing by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

Roof Designs with Steep Slopes in Wildfire Urban Interface Areas by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing

Designing for Climate Change by Richard K.  Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard K. 

TRI Alliance Announces New Industry Guide for 2024 by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance

Energy Initiatives Continue to Require Monitoring by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

Opportunities for Designing a Roof for Snow Retention by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance

Improving Roof Performance Through Call Outs by Richard K Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

Tropical Storms Emphasize Ongoing Maintenance Needs by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

Expanding the Use of Solar Leaves Gaps in Design Aids by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing

New Industry Resources for Designers in 2023 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

Energy-Efficient Codes Can Be More Than Color by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

Preparing For Challenges in 2023 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard

America’s Solar Rapid Expansion Program Will Create Design Challenges by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry

Why Do We Create Technical Bulletins If There Are Codes? by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing

Are There Other Options? by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard K.

Do Code Changes Mean New Design Needs? by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

What Is on Your Must-Do List? by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

Responsibilities for the Design Professional by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard