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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.
NEW for 2023! This factsheet highlights the necessary considerations you need to think about before reroofing and the benefits that tiles will provide to your home.
This factsheet outlines the changes within the 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) for roof tiles.
This technical guide offers a description of the physical properties that directly affect the performance of roof tiles within the Australian environment.
Due to the density of concrete and terracotta, roof tiles offer greater sound insulation properties than other roofing options.
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.
Following an exhaustive testing program, tiled roof systems have been given the all-clear for use in new construction in high-risk bushfire zones.
This factsheet outlines the implication of changes occurring in AS 2050 'Installation of Roof Tiles' (2018) for builders, manufacturers and roof tilers.
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.
This factsheet outlines the strategies to reduce overheating within Australian schools and promote greater learning outcomes.
This factsheet highlights the impacts of choosing a roofing material considerate of the local climate, with a focus on the effects of Solar Absorptance.
This factsheet outlines the basic design principles and key considerations for vertically installing roof tiles on various walling systems.
This factsheet outlines the considerations for high pitched roofs, as well as their associated advantages over flat and low profile roofs.
The factsheet outlines the design principles and key considerations for low pitch roof construction less than 15 degrees.
This datasheet specifies the various mechanical fastening methods and fixing recommendations required to properly install roof tiles.