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Ventilated ceramic tile roofs: efficiency and durability in energy renovation

architecture-design · 2026-05-12

Ventilated ceramic tile roofs are positioned as one of the most efficient construction solutions for energy rehabilitation, combining continuous insulation, waterproofing, and dry-installation systems. The SIATE system by Onduline and the Eternal mixed tile by Tejas Verea exemplify this approach, with the latter achieving a certified durability of up to 1,000 freeze-thaw cycles. The Verea System holds Passive House certification and DIT Plus 622p/22 technical approval. The Eternal tile is fired at over 1,150°C on H-Cassette supports, resulting in water absorption below 5% and maximum flatness. A new video by both companies demonstrates the step-by-step installation of the ventilated roof system.

Key facts

  • Ventilated ceramic tile roofs create an uninterrupted air chamber between insulation and outer covering.
  • The SIATE system (Sistema de Impermeabilización y Aislamiento Térmico Exterior) resolves thermal bridges and filtration.
  • Onduline Bajo Teja DRS asphalt plates provide waterproofing and micro-ventilation channels.
  • Verea System uses dry fixation without mortar, allowing natural material movements.
  • Verea System is certified as Passive House and holds DIT Plus 622p/22.
  • Eternal ceramic tiles are fired individually at over 1,150°C on H-Cassette supports.
  • Eternal tiles have certified durability of 1,000 freeze-thaw cycles and water absorption below 5%.
  • A new video by Onduline and Tejas Verea shows the installation process.

Entities

Institutions

  • Onduline
  • Tejas Verea
  • Passive House

Locations

  • Spain

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