Repair Systems — 04
Concrete roof tile replacement systems
Technical product reference for concrete roof tile replacement systems. Covers AS 2049 compliance, profile matching, Monier and Boral product ranges, and colour continuity management for Class 2 strata pitched tiled roof remediation.
What are concrete roof tile replacement systems?
Concrete roof tile replacement systems cover the supply and installation of interlocking concrete roof tiles to replace cracked, broken, slipped, or missing tiles on pitched tiled roofs of Class 2 strata apartment buildings. Concrete tiles are the most common roof tile type on Australian strata buildings built from the 1970s onward, and tile replacement is one of the most frequent remediation scopes on ageing strata buildings with concrete tile roofs.
Product Reference
4 products — 2 brands — concrete roof tiles — scroll to view all
System Description
Monier Horizon is one of Australia's most widely installed concrete roof tiles — a low-profile concrete tile used on millions of Class 2 strata buildings built from the 1970s onward. Replacement of cracked, broken or missing Horizon tiles is a routine remediation task on Class 2 strata. Profile confirmation is mandatory before ordering — Horizon profile is Monier-specific. Colour match for partial re-tile work is difficult due to weathering and production batch variation. Confirm availability with Monier before specifying.
Technical Properties
- Extruded and compressed concrete — interlocking profile
- AS 2049 compliant
- Pitch range — confirm from TDS
Limitations
- Colour matching for partial re-tile requires comparison against weathered existing tiles — new tiles will be darker initially
- Confirm current production profile matches existing tiles — older profiles may vary
- Not suitable below minimum pitch
PROCUREMENT SOURCES
Confirm suitability with the current manufacturer TDS before specifying or applying.
System Description
Monier Trimline is a flat interlocking concrete tile widely installed on Class 2 strata buildings from the 1980s to 2000s. Profile compatibility with existing tiles must be confirmed — Trimline profile is Monier-specific. Used for broken tile replacement and partial re-roofing of Trimline-tiled buildings.
Technical Properties
- Concrete interlocking flat tile
- AS 2049 compliant
- Standard clip fixing
Limitations
- Profile match must be confirmed
- Colour matching for partial re-tile
- Confirm production continuity with Monier
PROCUREMENT SOURCES
Confirm suitability with the current manufacturer TDS before specifying or applying.
System Description
Boral manufactures a range of concrete roof tiles sold across Australian states and territories for Class 2 strata and residential buildings. Profile match for replacement is essential — Boral profiles include various standard and proprietary interlocking designs. Confirm the exact profile, colour and current production status with Boral Roofing before ordering replacement tiles for partial re-roofing.
Technical Properties
- Concrete interlocking profiles — AS 2049 compliant
- Available in standard and painted finishes
- Standard clip fixing
Limitations
- Confirm exact profile name and current production status — not all historical profiles remain in current production
- Colour matching for partial re-roofs requires careful comparison
PROCUREMENT SOURCES
Confirm suitability with the current manufacturer TDS before specifying or applying.
System Description
Bristile Roofing (Monier Group) manufactures concrete roof tiles primarily for the WA market and some eastern states installations. Used for replacement of Bristile-tiled Class 2 strata buildings. Profile match must be confirmed with Bristile/Monier technical before ordering.
Technical Properties
- Concrete interlocking profiles — AS 2049 compliant
- Painted finish options
Limitations
- Primarily WA market — confirm eastern states availability
- Profile confirmation essential
PROCUREMENT SOURCES
Confirm suitability with the current manufacturer TDS before specifying or applying.
System Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of concrete roof tile products. Confirm all selections against current manufacturer TDS before specifying.
| Product | Brand | Type | Profile | AS 2049 | Weight | Pitch range | Painted finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monier Horizon | Monier | Concrete | Low profile | Compliant | Standard | Confirm TDS | Yes |
| Monier Trimline | Monier | Concrete | Flat profile | Compliant | Standard | Confirm TDS | Yes |
| Boral Concrete Tiles | Boral | Concrete | Various — confirm | Compliant | Standard | Confirm TDS | Yes |
| Bristile Concrete Tiles | Bristile / Monier | Concrete | Various — confirm | Compliant | Standard | Confirm TDS | Yes |
Brand Equivalence by Profile
Guide to identifying brand equivalents by profile type. Profile compatibility must always be confirmed on site and with manufacturer technical.
| Profile | Monier | Boral | Bristile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low profile | Horizon | Various — confirm | Various — confirm |
| Flat profile | Trimline | Various — confirm | Various — confirm |
Profile names are approximate — confirm compatibility on site and with manufacturer technical before ordering.
Do not confuse concrete tiles with:
- Terracotta (clay) roof tiles (Monier Marseille, Elabana, Boral Montrose and similar) — fired clay is a different material from concrete — different weight, thermal performance, and fixing — listed on the terracotta roof tile replacement page
- Slate roofing (natural Welsh or Spanish slate, fibre cement slate) — a different product category requiring specialist installation — listed on the slate roof tile replacement page
- Metal roofing (Colorbond and similar) — not a tile product — different contractor scope and supply
- Roof tile paint and recoating — painting existing concrete tiles is a different scope to tile replacement — do not substitute one for the other
Disclaimer
Confirm tile profile, pitch suitability, fixing method and colour availability with Monier or Boral before ordering. Partial roof re-tiles require colour continuity checks against existing tiles. Do not rely on this reference as a substitute for a licensed roofing contractor's assessment.