a) Mesh

The Australian Standard AS/NZS 4200.1-1994 recommends that the "sarking membrane should be supported by wire mesh or be otherwise adequately reinforced". on a roof construction where the distance from one rafter centre to the next is between 600 mm and 900 mm. If the distance between rafter centres exceeds 900 mm, this recommendation becomes a requirement of the Standard.

b) Anti-ponding Board

On a roof construction with a pitch below 19° 48´, the use of anti-ponding boards is recommended. The boards are installed to support sarking and ensure that any water collected by the sarking is correctly discharged into the eaves gutters. The builder will be required to install this anti-ponding protection which usually consists of fibre cement sheeting or similar materials.
The anti-ponding board should be 225 mm in width and must leave a clear space to the first tile batten.