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1. GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 Scope
1 This Section specifies general requirements for various types of roof covering materials and
accessories.
1.1.2 References
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BS EN 485 ----- Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Sheet, strip and plate
BS EN 490 ----- Concrete roofing tiles and fittings-product specifications
BS EN 491 ----- Concrete roofing tiles and fittings-test methods
BS EN 538 ----- Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying-flexural strength test
BS EN 539 ----- Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying-determination of physical
characteristics.
1.1.3 Definitions
1 For purposes of this Section, certain terms are designated in the following paragraphs:
BASE SHEET is one layer of felt or combination sheet secured to the deck over which may
be applied additional felts, a cap sheet, organic or inorganic fibre shingles, smooth coating or
mineral aggregate.
BUILT-UP ROOF COVERING is two or more layers of roofing consisting of a base sheet,
felts and cap sheet, mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing material
CAP SHEET is roofing made of organic or inorganic fibres, saturated and coated on both
sides with a bituminous compound, surfaced with mineral granules, mica, talc, ilmenite,
inorganic fibres or similar materials
CEMENTING is solidly mopped application of asphalt, cold liquid asphalt compound, coal tar
pitch or other approved cementing material
FELT, NONBITUMINOUS SATURATED is matted asbestos fibres with binder for use with
wood shingle and wood shake assemblies
GLASS FIBER FELT is a glass fibre sheet coated on both sides with bituminous compound
INTERLAYMENT is a layer of felt or non-bituminous saturated asbestos felt not less than 450
mm wide, shingled between each course of roof covering
METAL ROOFING is metal shingles or sheets for application on solid roof surfaces, and
corrugated or otherwise shaped metal sheets or sections for application on solid roof
surfaces or roof frame works
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1 Before commencing installation of the roof, waterproofing and insulation system all
construction work and installations above roof level are to be completed as far as possible.
Particular care is to be taken to ensure:
(a) all rainwater, plumbing, air-conditioning and ventilation duct outlets have been fixed in
position and are protected against blockage or accidental damage
(b) supports to ductwork, pipework, cable trays and the like have been installed
(c) all kerbs to roof lights, access doors, plant and water tanks have been installed
(d) all chases for skirtings, etc., have been prepared.
2 The surface of the roofing substructure is to be clean and dry, free from ridges or
indentations, laid to falls as required and not contaminated with oil or other deleterious
matter.
1.3 GUARANTEE
1 The Contractor is to provide the Engineer with a seven (7) year unconditional guarantee
against failure of the roof waterproofing system whether caused by defective materials or
workmanship. The guarantee should be valid from the date of completion of the installation
and must be provided to the Engineer in accordance with Section 1, General.
1.4 PROTECTION
1.5 TESTING
1 On completion of application of new roof waterproofing material to an existing roof but before
application of insulation and protection, the Contractor shall seal off all rainwater outlets and
flood the roof to a depth of 25mm. After 48 hours, visual inspection of the roof shall be
undertaken from inside the building in the presence of the Engineer's Representative to
establish that there are no leaks in the structure. The Contractor shall make up any loss of
water during the test due to either evaporation or leakage. The Contractor shall be
responsible for the locating and sealing of any leaks found. The test shall be repeated, at the
Contractor's expense, until no leaks exist.
END OF PART
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