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Tile Talk

Column Tile Talk 

Design Strategies for Fire, Wind, & Hail

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Enhancing Long-Term Performance

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Adapting to Challenges

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Staying Safe

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Being Attentive

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

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Increased Requirements

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Disaster Risk

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Guide to Success

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Expanding Your Options

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Planning for Winter

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Attention to Detail

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Develop a Template

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Solar Changes

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

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Tile Talk: Revisions & Updates

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

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Tile Talk: Performance-Based Options

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

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Tile Talk: Looking Forward

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

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Tile Talk: Growing Pains

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

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Tile Talk: Valuable Resource

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Roof Replacements

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

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: ASCE-7-22

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

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Tile Talk: Changes & Revisions

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

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Tile Talk: Tributary Water Design

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

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Ellen Browning Building
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Ellen Browning Building

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From Ashes to Beauty
Article Feature Residential 

From Ashes to Beauty

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Solar Panels + Composite Roofing = 2026 Trend
Article Cover Story Residential 

Solar Panels + Composite Roofing = 2026 Trend

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Specifying Everest Snow Guards
Article Commercial Feature 

Specifying Everest Snow Guards

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House on the Ridge
Article Feature 

House on the Ridge

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Suspended Between Earth & Sky
Article Residential 

Suspended Between Earth & Sky

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America at Home Study
Architecture News Article 

America at Home Study

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Codes, Coverings, & Compliance
Article Cover Story 

Codes, Coverings, & Compliance

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Streamlining Design for Patient Care
Article Commercial 

Streamlining Design for Patient Care

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Long Lasting
Article 

Long Lasting

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Staying Strong & Safe
Article Industry News 

Staying Strong & Safe

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Rainscreen
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Rainscreen

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Awards
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Awards

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Protective Film
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Protective Film

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Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow
Article Industry News 

Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow

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Underlayment
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Underlayment

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Promotion
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Promotion

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Retirement
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Retirement

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Accessibility
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Accessibility

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At the Booth

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Safety Month
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Safety Month

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Drainage Solutions

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Pet Doors

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Polyiso Insulation

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Rebranding

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Specification Document

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Key Position

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Rating Council

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New Position

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Leadership

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Manufacturing Plant

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Award for Excellence

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Sales Manager

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PIMA’s New Associate Member

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Drink Rail

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Weather Wrap

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Roof Flow

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New Colors

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Paint Pen

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Updated Website

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Glass Catalog

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Documents

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Self-Help Design Tools

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New Firm

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New Facility

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Partnerships

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Management

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Moving Up

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Downlight

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Accordian-Style Door

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Dark Gray

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Ceiling Colors

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Steel Door

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Carbon-Neutral

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Boilers

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Foam Insulation

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Outdoor Products

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Commercial Flooring

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Snow Fence

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