Improved S tile in blue on office building in Florida
Roof detail of Improved S terra-cotta clay roof tile glazed in C01 Blue on Culver City home, California
Hip detail of Improved S terra-cotta clay roof tile glazed in C01 Blue on Culver City home, California
Ridge detail of Improved S terra-cotta clay roof tile glazed in C01 Blue on Culver City home, California
Detail of French Chateau inspired home with Improved S clay roof tile with genoise eave in C23 Metallic Silver Clay Roof Tile in Maui, HI
French Chateau inspired home with Improved S clay roof tile with genoise eave in C23 Metallic Silver Clay Roof Tile in Maui, HI
Office Building, Florida
Culver City, CA
Culver City, CA
Culver City, CA
Detail of French Chateau Inspired Home in Maui, HI
French Chateau Inspired Home in Maui, HI
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IMPROVED “S”™
Item Code: MIS01

MCA’s Improved “S” glazed roofing tile is a smart and elegant option for any prestigious project including residential and commercial buildings. Glazed surfaces not only protect the tile from severe weather and high humidity, but Improved “S” is also able to withstand wind loads up to 200 mph. Improved “S” has been used throughout the world in areas subject to occasional high-wind conditions, such as Guam and the Caribbean.

This beautiful tile is available in various glazed colors that will not wear out or fade. Improved “S” tile is suitable for both Japanese influenced architecture as well as western, contemporary designs.

A 50-Year Limited Warranty is available on all MCA tiles.

Tile Specifications:

Actual Size: 12″ x 12.5″
Exposed Size: 10.5″ x 10.5″ O.C.
Weight per square: 950 lbs.
Weight per pan piece: 7.25 lbs.
No. of pieces per square: 131 pcs

Metric Tile Specifications:

Actual Size: 310mm x 310mm
Exposed Size: 267mm x 267mm
Weight per M2: 46.39 kg/m2
Weight per pan piece: 3.29 kg/m2
No. of pieces per M2: 14.1 pcs.
Metric conversion of lumber is actual dimensions of lumber; use lumber of the closest dimensions available.
*Dimension of the head of the tile.
Improved S Spec Photo

Improved “S” Color Family
CO1 Blue

CO1 Blue

C02 Chinese Gold

C02 Chinese Gold

C23 Metallic Silver

C23 Metallic Silver

C05 Dark Green

C05 Dark Green

C07 Maroon

C07 Maroon

C11 Chocolate Brown

C11 Chocolate Brown

C12 Maple

C12 Maple

NOTE: Some tiles may have slight variations in color due to the inherent nature of clay tile and the limitations and/or variations of viewing photos on your individual monitor and its variable color and/or resolution scheme.

Improved S Clay Roof Tile Specification
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TRI Installation Manual

TRI Cold and Snow Installation Manual

TRI Cold and Snow Installation Manual - Tile Roofing Institute

CC/Codes, Certifications

  • IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Report No. 0356 (covers City of Los Angeles and is in lieu of ICC-ES)
  • Class A, E108 (UL790)
  • ASTM C1167, Grade 1
  • TDI Approval RC-21
  • Miami-Dade County Approval 22-0929.02
  • Florida Building Code, FL22539.5

Click on the following links to view reports in PDF format:

IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Report No. 0356

TDI Approval; RC-21

SDS Safety Data

Miami-Dade County Approval 22-0929.02 Exp. 12/20/27