Sharing our insights - Firing Earth
We have 30 years of experience in sourcing the best tiles from the best factories. This RIBA-approved CPD is the culmination of this experience.
Firing Earth: An overview of tile specification
This CPD gives a comprehensive overview of tiles and the key information specifiers need to know when selecting tiles for a project. It covers a brief history, the raw materials, and the different types of tiles available, key sustainability information and what to look for when specifying for sustainability, types of fixing methods, slip resistance ratings and how these relate to different types of projects, and the importance of Light Reflectance Values.
Justin Jennings, Product Manager
"This CPD is a culmination of 30 years of experience at the forefront of the tile specification industry. It provides essential insights — from the history and material composition of tiles to sustainable choices and technical criteria like slip resistance and Light Reflectance Values — empowering specifiers to make informed, responsible selections for any project."
You will learn how:
The different types of tiles, the history of tiles, and the raw ingredients
Sustainability, EPDs, and how tiles can help shape sustainable environments
The different fixing methods
Understanding slip resistance
Light Reflectance Values role in creating inclusive environments
