Woodbased panels, like oriented strand board osb, expand and contract with changes in moisture content. New prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide dca 6 2012 irc version. Hacker topcoat an acrylic based, film forming surface preparation agent. In order to improve inservice performance of the tile or stone covering, details for the installation of spanrated woodstructural underlayment for a twolayer wood substrate system will be presented. The handbook provides specification writers, architects, contractors and installers industryconsensus detailed drawings and installation specification guidelines for 101 installation methods. This discussion deals with the issue of excessive lippage. Selecting and specifying ceramic tile with ansi and iso standards. The 2012 tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation published by the tile council of north america, inc. Free ntca reference manual national tile contractors. The 2007 version of the tca handbook for ceramic tile installation is now available free, thanks to the ctda. May 11, 2017 now in its 54th year of continuous publication and slated for release this month, the tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation, a compilation of guidelines widelyused in specifying, selling, and installing tile and related installation materials, will include this year many noteworthy changes to existing language as well as wholly new sections.
Medium bed mortars are designed to minimize slump and facilitate thicker bond coats, as compared with nonmedium bed mortars. Apr 24, 2017 revised tcna handbook offers updated tile considerations april 24, 2017 the new tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation will feature updated language as well as new sections to offer professionals guidance on the changing industry. Product standard psl for construction and industrial plywood. I was disappointed to find this version was light on coverage of newer techniques were guidance would have been especially appreciated. The quick reference details and outlines in the handbook cover. Mapei products are listed as options and are substituted for tcnas and ttmacs listed ansi and iso iso 07standards. These drawings have been taken from tile council of americas tca handbook for ceramic tile installation. Oct 21, 2019 2019 tcna handbook quantities 1099 a guide to assist in clarifying and standardizing installation specifications for tile. Article archives the tile council of north america.
Free tile council of north america handbooks tcna terry. North americas tcna 2018 handbook for ceramic tile installation and are general in nature. For your convenience, custom building products options are substituted for tcas generic product descriptions. The tile council of north america tcna recently revised its handbook to include a recommendation that the qualifica. Selecting and specifying ceramic tile with ansi and iso. Revised tcna handbook offers updated tile considerations april 24, 2017 the new tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation will feature updated language as well as new sections to offer professionals guidance on the changing industry. Tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation 2012. Now in its 54th year of continuous publication and slated for release this month, the tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation, a compilation of guidelines widelyused in specifying, selling, and installing tile and related installation materials, will include this year many noteworthy changes to existing language as well as wholly new sections.
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. Drawings are developed from the tile council of north americas tcna 201 tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation and the terrazzo, tile and marble association3 of canadas ttmac tile installation manual. Exam prep tcna 1 exam prep handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation tabs these1 exam prep tabs are based on the tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation, 2012. Mine came with a thick packet of postcard side product ads, actually some nifty products. This is perhaps the most widely used industry standard for tile specifications. Version 1 american national standard specifications for ceramic tile glencoe. Revised tcna handbook offers updated tile considerations. Click the tca detail number to navigate to that drawing.
Roof deck or balcony over occupied space, drainage mat, mortar bed ceramic tile drawings are developed from the tile council of north americas tcna 2016 tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation and the terrazzo, tile and marble association of canadas ttmac tile installation manual. Installation professionals and project designers have access to practically unlimited choices of tile, stone and glass tile materials. Apr 20, 2016 to help architectural and design professionals demand installation excellence, the tile industry approved historic new language for its 2012 tile council of north america tcna handbook. Using the tcna handbook to avoid specification pitfalls sptca012 aiaces learning units offered. North americas 2011 tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation and are organized by alphanumeric designation i. Cbu or concrete will inuence the details of how the substrate should be prepared. The following substrate preparation methods are detailed in the tile council of north americas 2011 tcna handbook for. Handbook for ceramic glass and stone tile installation. Cbu or concrete will influence the details of how the substrate should be prepared. Although this may seem like an obvious recommendation, this is the first time the tcna handbook has addressed the question of who is doing the installation.
Section insert section number insert section title. Most tile floor problems can be minimized by following all industry guidelines for floor design, construction, and tile installation. This years tcna handbook for ceramic, glass and stone tile installation will include many noteworthy changes to existing. Redgard exceeds this requirement and can be safely used toward waterproof and vapor proof. The following substrate preparation methods are detailed in the tile council of north americas 2012 tcna handbook for. Tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation. Ceramic tile grout mortar underlayment subfloor floor joist. Quantities are limited and all offers are subject to availability while supplies last. In this case the get out of jail free language quality products since 1927 tile setting tools for the professional beno j.
The latest edition of the tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation, released in april, now includes a shear bond strength requirement for uncoupling membranes, plus the newest performance designation for tile bonding mortar. Update your reference library with the 2014 tcna handbook. Quantities are limited and all offers are subject to availability. Please refer to the handbook for complete information. The ceramic tile education foundation, an offshoot of tcna, trains and certifies installers in the proper way to construct a tiled shower and prevent the structural damage that can be caused by leaks in the assembly. The tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation is an annual publication that is updated. When selecting tcna handbook substrate preparation methods, factors such as. Plywood manufactured with a fully waterproof adhesive, and with an. This update details the credentials an installer needs to complete a specific project so that the customer can rely on both the beauty and longevity of the tile. The tcna handbook requires a waterproofing membrane with vapor permeance less than 0. Include the next paragraph for thinset wall applications. Technology and education are becoming more important in giving companies a competitive edge in securing contracts. Use the following chart to identify which tcna method is appropriate for your installation and refer to the tcna handbook for details. Yes, a new section about the importance of using a qualified tile contractor was added.
The following substrate preparation methods are detailed in the tile council of north americas 2012 tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone. The natural choice, and pdfs of powerpoint presentations. Nov 17, 2018 the tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation is an annual publication that is updated. The following substrate preparation methods are detailed in the tile council of north americas 2011 tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone. Ansi also appoints adhoc committees to develop preliminary language for submission to the full committee, in between the regularly scheduled meetings. Industry technical manuals national tile contractors. The tile installations substructure, location and substrate type i. To help architectural and design professionals demand installation excellence, the tile industry approved historic new language for its 2012 tile council of north america tcna handbook. May 29, 2012 dcof, glass tile, highlymodified mortars, saw tooth soft jointcaulk joints join the standards by chris walker, vice president, northeast region, david allen company our industry is changing at a rapid pace. Picture 11 large format tile highlight imperfections in the substrate. Tcna f180 when installing ceramic, quarry andor marble tile over firmfill brand gypsum concretes, hacker industries, inc. Ceramic tile floors and weyerhaeuser edge and edge gold.
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