ARTA

TECHNICAL


Roof tiles offer a wide variety of features that deliver unparalleled options for builders and architects. The Australian Roofing Tile Association has constructed numerous downloadable guides ready made for our members and influencers in the industry.


Ventilation of Tiled Roofs

This guide outlines the ventilation requirements for tiled roofs under the new NCC 2022 Condensation Management Provisions.



Reroofing Factsheet

This factsheet highlights the necessary considerations you need to think about before reroofing and the benefits that tiles will provide to your home.



NCC 2022 Changes Factsheet

This factsheet outlines the changes within the 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) for roof tiles.



Fretting Factsheet

This factsheet details why fretting of older terracotta tiles may occur in coastal areas, and how they can be replaced with modern terracotta tiles that have increased durability.



PROPERTIES OF ROOF TILES

This technical guide offers a description of the physical properties that directly affect the performance of roof tiles within the Australian environment.



ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

Due to the density of concrete and terracotta, roof tiles offer greater sound insulation properties than other roofing options.



BUILDING WITH TILE ROOFS IN BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS

ARTA has issued a technical guide that provides information on Bushfire Attack Levels (BALs) as well as relevant roof tile construction details that will be required of each BAL category.



AS 2050 (2018) Installation of Roof Tiles - UPDATES

This factsheet outlines the implication of changes occurring in AS 2050 'Installation of Roof Tiles' (2018) for builders, manufacturers and roof tilers.



Rainwater Harvesting Factsheet

This factsheet highlights the key factors that contribute to the quality of rainwater being harvested. Concrete and terracotta tiled roofs are confirmed as suitable roofing materials for harvesting rainwater.



School Microclimates Factsheet

This factsheet outlines the strategies to reduce overheating within Australian schools and promote greater learning outcomes.



Solar Absorptance Factsheet

This factsheet highlights the impacts of choosing a roofing material considerate of the local climate, with a focus on the effects of Solar Absorptance.



Vertical Tiling Factsheet

This factsheet outlines the basic design principles and key considerations for vertically installing roof tiles on various walling systems.



High Pitch Roof Factsheet

This factsheet outlines the considerations for high pitched roofs, as well as their associated advantages over flat and low profile roofs.



Low Pitch Roofs Factsheet

The factsheet outlines the design principles and key considerations for low pitch roof construction less than 15 degrees.



Roof Fasteners Datasheet

This datasheet specifies the various mechanical fastening methods and fixing recommendations required to properly install roof tiles.



Product Technical Statement for Concrete Roof Tiles

This product technical statement is a form of documentary evidence for concrete roof tile products, stating its properties and performance that fulfil specific requirements from the National Construction Code.



Product Technical Statement for Terracotta Roof Tile

This product technical statement is a form of documentary evidence for terracotta roof tile products, stating its properties and performance that fulfil specific requirements from the National Construction Code.