Concrete Roof Tile Manufacture and Sustainability - A Tour

Concrete Roof Tile Manufacture and Sustainability - A Tour

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Founded over 25 years ago, Eagle began operations in the fall of 1989 with one high-pressure concrete tile extrusion machine. Today, Eagle's Rialto, California facility is the largest in North America. Eagle has grown to eight design centers and a workforce of over 500 employees that are knowledgable on not only concrete roof tile but regional trends and needs. Our expertise, coupled by our extensive array of profiles and colors, enables us to provide our customers with high quality concrete roofing products that are aesthetically beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly.

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To observe the production of concrete roof tiles from the delivery of raw materials through the packaged product. During this two-hour meeting and tour, the design professionals will observe the storage of raw materials and the various processes used to blend the raw materials during the production process. Attendees will witness the recycling of rejected tiles that we re-introduced into the production of concrete roof tiles. Attendees will develop an understanding of the “extrusion” process which utilizes extreme pressure to create sustainable, waterproof and aesthetically pleasing concrete roof tiles.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Describe the use of extrusion to create long lasting and waterproof roofing tiles, and describe the ”circuit approach”
  2. Distinguish between continuous mix systems and batch mix color systems
  3. Examine the sustainable nature of the concrete roof tile manufacturing process from the reuse of water to the reintroduction of crushed/rejected tiles into the manufacturing process
  4. Articulate the various test standards utilized to ensure concrete roof tile’s quality
Provided By: 
Eagle Roofing
Design Category: 
(02) Site Construction
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
ID - IEA07F