AS 2049-2002 Roof tiles
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS 2049-1992 Roof tiles
Supersedes: AS 1759-1975 Roof tiles
Draft Designation: DR 02038Amended by: AS 2049-2002 AMDT 1 Roof tiles
Reconfirmed by: AS 2049-2002 Rec:2015 Roof tiles
This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (November 2005). The changes required by the Amendment are indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against the clause, note, table, figure or part thereof affected.
The objective of this Standard is to provide manufacturers of roof tiles with design specifications and the performance requirements of non-metallic interlocking roof tiles for use in domestic, commercial or light industrial applications.
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
The use of Notes in this Standard is of an advisory nature only, to give explanation or guidance to the user on recommended design considerations or technical procedures, or to provide an informative cross-reference to other documents or publications. Notes to clauses in this Standard do not form a mandatory part for compliance with this Standard.
Reconfirmed: 2015-07-14
Originated as part of AS A13-1933, AS A14-1933 and Int 310-1949. Previous edition AS 2049-1992. Fourth edition 2002. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (November 2005).
This Standard sets out requirements for concrete, terracotta and other composite roof tiles, and for the associated accessories. It establishes standards for —
(a) performance, fit and finish;
(b) quality of materials; and
(c) the finished product.
The following types of roof tile are considered:
(i) Shingle (plain) tiles.
(ii) Side locking tiles
(iii) Side and head–locking tiles.
NOTES:
1: Other types of roof tiles are not precluded.
2: The various terms used in this Standard are illustrated in Appendices A, B and C.
Roof Tiles.
Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Council of Trade Unions; CSIRO Manufacturing&Infrastructure Technology; Housing Industry Association; Master Builders Australia; Master Roof Tilers and Slaters Association of NSW; Monash University; National Roof Tiling Industry Training Committee; Queensland Master Roof Tilers Association; Roofing Tile Association of Australia; Victorian Roofing Tile Association.
