We understand the real-world challenges of the tile roofing industry. That’s why we created this study to find the true benefits of terra cotta tile outside its timeless beauty and unmatched durability.
The TRIA is performing a nation wide experiment to collect real world data on the energy benefits of using Terra Cotta Tiles vs Asphalt Shingles. Continue reading to discover the shocking results!
The diagram shows the station build configuration as well as the sensor locations.
During the summer months in the sunbelt region of the US our preliminary data seem to indicated a nearly 10°F drop in attic temperature on average relative traditional asphalt shingles