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 BRITISH STANDARD BS 8000-6:
1990

Workmanship on
building sites —
Part 6: Code of practice for slating and
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tiling of roofs and claddings

CAWS H60, H61, H62

UDC 69.002.72:691.214.2:[692.232.4.42:691.32]:691.54:614.8:[006.76 (083.75)]

BS 8000-6:1990

Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Council for
Building and Civil Engineering (B/-) to Technical Committee B/146, upon
which the following bodies were represented:

Building Employers’ Confederation

Chartered Institute of Building
Consumer Policy Committee of BSI
Department of the Environment (Building Research Establishment)

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Department of the Environment (Property Services Agency)
Federation of Associations of Specialists and Sub-Contractors
Institute of Clerks of Works of Great Britain Inc
Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Structural Engineers
National Building Specification Ltd.
National Council of Building Materials Producers
National House Building Council
Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Society of Chief Architects of Local Authorities

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Council for
Building and Civil Engineering,
was published under the
authority of the Board of BSI
and comes into effect on Amendments issued since publication
30 April 1990

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The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference B/146
Draft for comment 85/10617 DC,

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 BS 8000-6:1990

Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope 1
1.2 References 1
1.3 Definitions 1
Section 2. Materials handling and preparation
2.1 Checking, handling and site storage of products, fittings
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and accessories 2
2.2 Preparation of work 2
Section 3. Laying and fixing of underlays and battens
3.1 Roofing underlays 4
3.2 Battens and counterbattens 5
Section 4. Laying and fixing of slates and tiles
4.1 Clay and concrete roof tiles, fittings and accessories 7
4.2 Fibre cement slates, fittings and accessories 12
4.3 Natural slates, fittings and accessories 14
Section 5. Safety and general precautions
5.1 Precautions 18
5.2 Safety 18
5.3 Material cutting 19
Index 20
List of references 22

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Foreword

This Part of BS 8000 has been prepared under the direction of the Council for
Building and Civil Engineering. It makes recommendations and gives guidance
on basic workmanship for conventional types of building work.
The recommendations given are not necessarily comprehensive; particular
project documents, e.g. project specifications, may need to cover particular
recommendations not dealt with by this code of practice.
This code of practice is unique in that unlike other British Standards, it draws
together recommendations given in other codes of practice.
The purpose of this code of practice is to encourage good workmanship by

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providing the following:
a) the most frequently required recommendations on workmanship for
building work in a readily available and convenient form to those working on
site;
b) assistance in the efficient preparation and administration of contracts;
c) recommendations on how designer’s requirements for workmanship may be
satisfactorily realized;
d) definitions of good practice on building sites for supervision and for training
purposes; this guidance is not intended to supplant the normal training in craft
skills;
e) a reference for quality of workmanship on building sites.
It is recognized that design, procurement and project information should be
conducive to good workmanship on site.
During the preparation of this code of practice the Building Industry’s
Co-ordinating Committee for Project Information (CCPI), produced a Common
Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS) for building work. This code of practice
has generally been arranged in accordance with the Common Arrangement so
that it can be used easily with project specifications and bills of quantities using
this arrangement. Other major documents are being restructured in accordance
with the Common Arrangement.
NOTE The CCPI was sponsored by the Association of Consulting Engineers, the Building
Employers’ Confederation, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Royal Institute of
British Architects.
When complete BS 8000 will comprise the following Parts.
— Part 1: Code of practice for excavation and filling;
— Part 2: Code of practice for concrete work;
— Part 3: Code of practice for masonry;
— Part 4: Code of practice for waterproofing;
— Part 5: Code of practice for carpentry, joinery and general fixings;
— Part 6: Code of practice for slating and tiling of roofs and claddings;
— Part 7: Code of practice for glazing;
— Part 8: Code of practice for plasterboard partitions and dry linings;
— Part 9: Code of practice for cement/sand floor screeds and concrete floor
toppings;
— Part 10: Code of practice for plastering and rendering;
— Part 11: Code of practice for wall and floor tiling;
— Part 12: Code of practice for decorative wallcoverings and painting;
— Part 13: Code of practice for above ground drainage and sanitary appliances;
— Part 14: Code of practice for below ground drainage;
— Part 15: Code of practice for hot and cold water services (domestic scale).

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The text of this Part of BS 8000 includes commentaries. These commentaries are
separately identified and are intended to be for guidance only and do not form
part of the recommendations. They refer, unless otherwise stated, to the clause
which immediately precedes each commentary.
The detailing for flashings is included and is designated sheet metal work. The
responsibility for carrying out this sheet metal work should be decided prior to
the start of work.
Reference to manufacturer’s sitework instructions in this Part of BS 8000 infers
that these recommendations are in accordance with BS 5534-1 and BS 5534-2. If
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the sitework instructions do not comply with these, it is advisable that the
designer or specifier of the covering seeks assurances at the preparation stage of
the project that such recommendations are appropriate.
Recommendations for mechanical fixing in this Part of BS 8000 generally refer to
nailing and/or clipping.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 22, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.

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Section 1. General

1.1 Scope 1.2.2 Informative references

This Part of BS 8000 gives recommendations on
basic workmanship and covers those tasks which
are frequently carried out in relation to slating and
tiling of roofs and claddings of buildings.
The recommendations apply to the laying and fixing
of clay and concrete tiles; natural and fibre
reinforced cement slates and their associated
fittings and accessories.
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This Part of BS 8000 refers to other publications
that provide information or guidance. Editions of
these publications current at the time of issue of this
standard are listed on the inside back cover, but
reference should be made to the latest editions.
1.3 Definitions
For the purposes of this Part of BS 8000, the

For design aspects of slating and tiling reference definitions given in BS 6100-1.3.1:1987, and
should be made to BS 5534-1 and BS 5534-2. BS 6100-1.3.2:1985 apply.
NOTE 1 This Part of BS 8000 has been written on the basis that
its use will be supported by documentation on the fixings for
roofing underlays, edges, slates and tiles.
NOTE 2 This code of practice includes supplementary elements
in the form of commentaries to assist in its use and
understanding. Compliance with the commentaries is not
necessary in order to be able to claim conformity with the
standard.

1.2 References
1.2.1 Normative references
This Part of BS 8000 incorporates, by reference,
provisions from specific editions of other
publications.
These normative references are cited at the
appropriate points in the text and the publications
are listed on the inside back cover. Subsequent
amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications apply to this Part of BS 8000 only when
incorporated in it by amendment or revision.

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Section 2. Materials handling and preparation
2.1 Checking, handling and site
storage of products, fittings and
accessories
2.1.1 Checking
Check delivery tickets and certificates of quality
and origin, along with product identification marks
and labels against the specification.
Check the quantities and condition of all products,
fittings and accessories and if not satisfied refer to
supplier immediately and do not use until the
position is clarified.
Check in particular that:
a) timber battens and counterbattens are to the
specified size and condition and the preservative
treatment if specified is of the correct type;
b) roofing underlay is of the specified type;
c) roof tiles or slates are of the specified profile,
texture and colour;
d) roof tile and slate fittings are of the specified
profile, texture and colour;
e) mechanical fixing clips and/or nails are of the
specified material and size;
f) accessories such as dry roofing systems, eaves
filler and ventilation products are of the specified
profile, colour and type.
COMMENTARY. Battens can be preservative
treated with either water based
copper/chromium/arsenic, e.g. CCA, (green stain)
or solvent based (clear stain) materials. Roofing
underlays and roof tiles, slates and fittings can be
identified by their third party certification mark. All
other proprietary materials should be checked to
identify them by manufacturer’s labelling on the
products delivered.
2.1.2 Handling and site storage
2.1.2.1 Handling, Unload and handle tiles, slates
and fittings with care to avoid damage, soiling or
breakage.
2.1.2.2 Storage (on ground)
a) Store concrete, clay tiles, natural slates and
fittings with wrappings and banding in place on a
firm, even base free from soiling.
b) Store fibre cement slates and fittings on a firm,
even base free from soiling.
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COMMENTARY. When fibre cement slates are
stored outside it is advised that the sides of the
plastic wrappings should be split open to allow free
air movement between the slate stacks. The slates
should then be covered with a tarpaulin or similar
cover. Concrete, clay, natural slate, fibre cement
slates and fittings should be stored as close as
possible to the roof to avoid excessive handling, and
in compact, stable stacks to prevent stack collapses
and damage. Loose product should not be stacked
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flat.
c) Store roofing underlays on end on a firm, clean
base protected from direct sunlight.
d) Store battens and counterbattens on sufficient
bearers to prevent sagging or twisting. Protect
from water saturation when stored in bales or
bundles horizontally.
e) Store accessories in a safe weatherproof store.
COMMENTARY. Adequate provision should be
made for storage on site. If a concrete or hard
standing area is not available, ensure that a firm flat
area is selected, cleared of rubbish and vegetation
and free from soiling and access traffic. The value of
many roof accessories may suggest they should be
stored in a locked safe store.
2.1.2.3 Storage (on roof). Load out clay, concrete,
natural and fibre cement slates on the roof safely to
avoid slippage and evenly distribute to prevent
overloading of the roof structure.
2.2 Preparation of work
2.2.1 Liaisons and structural acceptability
2.2.1.1 General. Obtain assurances that the
following provisions have been satisfactorily
provided for, prior to the commencement of the roof
covering work.
2.2.1.2 Liaison
a) Liaise with other contractors and agree timing
and sequence of work with other trades, e.g. sheet
metal workers for flashings.
b) Agree requirements for and provision of
sufficient working space, e.g. sorting and grading
natural slates; plant hoisting facilities; mortaring
materials; access; safety; services and security.
c) Ensure that necessary work by other
contractors is or will be sufficiently complete and
not delay the continuity of work or leave
uncompleted work vulnerable to damage by
inclement weather.
COMMENTARY. It is good practice to treat lead
work, where the rainwater discharges on to slates or
tiles, with a patination oil to avoid staining (sheet
metal work).
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2.2.1.3 Acceptability of the roof structure. Before 2.2.3 Fire-break walls

commencing work check that:
a) roof trusses are to a true line and adequately
braced as specified;
b) roof structure is to an acceptable squareness
tolerance and to specified pitch;
c) flashings and secret gutters which will be
covered by the slating or tiling are positioned and
secured to specification (sheet metal work);
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2.2.3.1 Where mortar is specified:
a) completely fill the space between the top of the
party wall and slates or tiles when bedded;
b) cut back all combustible materials neatly to
each side of the party wall.
2.2.3.2 Where non-combustible packing is specified:
a) completely fill the space between the top of the
party wall and the slates or tiles and allow the

d) fascia boards and gutters are positioned and non-combustible material to be compressed;
secured to specification;
b) cut back all combustible materials neatly to
e) gable brick work has been parged to be below each side of the party wall.
the rafter truss level;
COMMENTARY. It is essential to ensure that there
f) fascia boards or tilting fillets are positioned to is no path whereby smoke or flame can penetrate
allow the eaves course of tiles or slates to be in the from one side of the wall to the other. In some
same plane as the main roof, i.e. not drooped or specifications it is required to encapsulate the
elevated unless a sprocketed eaves has been battens, which are carried over the party wall tightly
specified. in the non-combustible material. In all cases it is
2.2.2 Mortar preparation necessary to avoid lifting of the tiles or slates at the
Prepare generally as recommended in party wall.
BS 8000-3:1989.
a) Mix mortar by machine to obtain a uniform
consistency and colour.
b) Clean mixer at least daily and when a colour
change is made.
c) Use mortar within 2 h of mixing and protect it
from adverse weather. Discard unused mortar.
d) Avoid pointing with a separate mix of mortar to
that used for the bedding. Where this is not
possible apply the bedding making allowance for
a substantial insertion of mortar for finishing and
pointing to avoid cracking and separation.
Dampen the mortar bed prior to pointing.
COMMENTARY. It is seldom possible to match the
tile or slate colour with a pigmented mortar. It is
often preferable to use an uncoloured or contrasting
coloured mortar. Care should be taken to avoid
unsightly staining due to rainwater run off from
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Section 3. Laying and fixing of underlays and
battens
3.1 Roofing underlays
3.1 General
a) Lay the roofing underlay parallel to the eaves
or ridge with the horizontal overlaps as specified
for the rafter pitch and roof construction given.
b) Minimize the gap at the laps resulting from
different tautness between underlay courses.
c) Fix underlay with the fixings specified, keeping
the number of perforations to a minimum.
d) Handle and fix underlay with care to ensure no
tears or punctures occur. Repair any tears or
punctures prior to tiling or slating.
e) Ensure that the underlay does not obstruct the
flow of air through ventilators located at eaves,
ridge or in the main roof plane.
COMMENTARY. The underlay provides a barrier to
minimize the wind load generated under wind gusts
acting on the slates or tiles. Contact should be
avoided between the underlay and the underside of
the slates or tiles to prevent the wind uplift load
being transmitted to the slates or tiles. It also
provides a barrier to prevent wind driven snow or
dust from entering the roof space.
3.1.2 Boarding/sheathing/sarking
a) Ensure the fully supporting boards, sheathing
or sarking are dry.
b) Lay the underlay over the counterbattens to
provide a gap with the tiling battens and then fix
to the counterbattens keeping the number of
fixings to a minimum.
COMMENTARY. In some areas, e.g. Scotland, and
under certain circumstances it may be necessary to
lay the underlay (vapour permeable type) directly
onto the boarding or sheathing beneath the
counterbattens. In these cases consideration should
be given to the ventilation of the upper face of the
boarding or sheathing.
3.1.3 Eaves
a) Lay the first course of underlay at the eaves
with the lower edge extending over the fascia and
into the gutter. Fix with the fixings specified into
the top of the fascia board keeping the number of
perforations to a minimum.
b) Ensure that no trough is formed behind the
fascia board and that a support has been provided
for the underlay to prevent any collection of
water.
COMMENTARY. The underlay should allow any
water reaching the underlay to freely drain into the
eaves gutter. Where a proprietary eaves fascia
ventilator is specified, special detailing of the
underlay may be recommended by the manufacturer.
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3.1.4 Verge
Lay or cut the underlay neatly onto the outer skin of
the brickwork or onto the flying rafter in the case of
an overhanging verge.
COMMENTARY. Where proprietary verge tiles or
dry verge systems are specified, special detailing of
the underlay may be recommended by the
manufacturer.
3.1.5 Ridge
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3.1.5.1 Duopitch ridge. Lay the top courses of
underlay over the apex and fix in an overlapping
manner to the rafters.
3.1.5.2 Monopitch ridge. Lay or cut the top course of
underlay about 100 mm over the top fascia board
and fix to the same.
3.1.5.3 Vented ridge. Where specified, lay and fix the
top edge of the underlay down from the apex by the
required distance.
COMMENTARY. Where proprietary ventilating
ridge tiles or dry ridge systems are specified special
detailing of the underlay may be recommended by
the manufacturer.
3.1.6 Hip
Lay the courses of underlay over the hip and fix in
an overlapping manner to the rafters to the overlap
specified.
COMMENTARY. Excessive thickness of underlay at
hips should be avoided. Roof structures should
include a continuous member at hips to which the
underlay can be satisfactorily fixed.
3.1.7 Valley
3.1.7.1 General
a) Lay the underlay parallel to the eaves
extended beyond the centreline of the valley by
not less than 300 mm from each direction to give
a double thickness of underlay in the valley not
less than 600 mm wide.
b) Where the underlay is cut to the centreline of
the valley lay a continuous strip of underlay not
less than 600 mm wide for the full length of the
valley beneath the main courses of underlay.
c) Fix the underlay not less than 100 mm from the
centreline of the valley.
3.1.7.2 Lay boards
a) Fix lay boards for the support of valley trough
tiles or proprietary valley products.
b) Fix lay boards for continuously supported
metal valleys beneath the underlay. Cut the
underlay to rake, to lap the metal valley by the
generally specified overlap.
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COMMENTARY. It is unsatisfactory to lay
continuously supported metal valleys, e.g. lead, on to
normal underlays. Melting resulting in sticking can
lead to a deterioration of the metal valley lining.
Underlay should be overlapped on to the metal valley
linings as described in 3.1.7.2 b). Lay boards should
not interrupt the roof covering alignment.
3.1.8 Abutments
3.1.8.1 Side/front abutment. Turn and neatly cut
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the underlay to not less than 50 mm up the
abutment which will be covered by the flashings.
3.1.8.2 Back abutment. Dress or cut the underlay
neatly to provide not less than a 100 mm overhang
into the back gutter.
3.1.9 Underlay penetrations
a) Accurately locate and mark the position for the
opening using the pipe, etc. as a template.
b) Neatly cut hole with a X and turn up flaps
around the sides of the pipe to minimize the risk
of any water leakage.
COMMENTARY. Where proprietary ventilation
units and similar products are specified, the
manufacturer’s sitework instructions should be
followed.
3.2 Battens and counterbattens
3.2.1 General
Set out the roof carefully to ensure that:
a) minimum cutting of slates and tiles is
necessary;
b) the horizontal lines of the courses will be
regular and true;
c) the perpendicular lines of the slate or tile edges
will be to a true alignment.
3.2.2 Setting out
a) Set eaves or bottom course batten to provide
the required overhang into the gutter or over the
tilting fillet.
b) Set the top course batten to allow the required
overlap by ridge tiles or flashing.
c) For variable gauge tiling, divide the distance
between the top of the eaves batten to the top of
the top batten to give an equal batten gauge not
greater than that specified for the product used.
COMMENTARY. It may be necessary to retain the
gauge calculated for the main roof slopes onto
projecting roof slopes. Where two roof slopes of
varying pitch intersect, the batten gauge should be
set out to the lower roof pitch.
d) For fixed gauge tiling assess the shunt
available prior to setting out the battens.
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e) For regular sized slating fix battens to
recommended gauge.
COMMENTARY. It may be desirable for improved
wind resistance for the top edge to be slated with
two short courses. Battens should be set out to suit
as necessary.
f) For random (diminishing courses) slating,
ensure that the batten gauges provide for
increased lap where necessary to ensure that the
margins do not show an increase upwards at any
part of the roof slope.
g) Fix battens not less than 1.2 m long to each
rafter or support in straight lines to the
calculated gauge parallel with the ridge or top
course or at right angles to the line of drainage.
h) Ensure that all joints are square-cut and
butted centrally on the supports. Splay nail each
batten end.
i) Nail battens to each rafter.
j) For trussed rafter roofs where the batten gauge
is greater than 200 mm, do not have more than
one joint in any four consecutive battens on the
same support.
k) For trussed rafter roofs where the batten
gauge is less than 200 mm do not have more than
three joints together in any 12 consecutive
battens on the same support.
COMMENTARY. When there are other roof or
vertical details such as chimneys or windows, etc.
they provide further fixed points in the wall or roof.
It may be necessary to gauge out the battens to suit
each of the fixed points. Equal batten gauges are
important with high profiled tiles to avoid distorted
diagonal lines. Ideally laps of underlay should
coincide with a line of battens but this is not always
possible. Where a lap of underlay occurs between
battens additional large headed nails should be used
at each rafter. With some large format single-lap
tiles it may be necessary to secure the underlay laps
with an additional batten to prevent a significant
pressure induced movement in windy conditions. In
fixing such additional battens care should be taken
not to foul the tile nibs of the course below.
3.2.3 Counterbattens
3.2.3.1 Roof. Nail the specified counterbattens
vertically up the roof slope on top of the
boarding/sheathing/sarking on the line of the
rafters.
3.2.3.2 Wall
a) Fix the specified counterbattens to the
boarding/sheathing/sarking in line with vertical
supports or to the masonry wall as specified.
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b) Secure the counter battens to masonry walls by

the built-in timber pads in mortar joints or plugs
and screws.
COMMENTARY. It is not recommended to nail
counterbattens into brick or blockwork. Direct
nailing of tiling battens to blockwork, etc. for plain
tiles may be acceptable.
3.2.4 Special valley details
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the roof to butt the valley trough tiles according to
the manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
COMMENTARY. If the tiling battens are fixed on
top of the valley battens, it may be necessary to fix
additional firring battens beneath the main battens
on the rafter to support them.
3.2.4.2 Swept and laced valleys (plain tiles). Fix the
tiling battens as for normal valley tiles. Fix and
support a 250 mm min. board (or boards) centrally
to the valley to finish in the line of the first full
course of tiles.
COMMENTARY. The plain tiles should be fixed
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Section 4. Laying and fixing of slates and tiles
4.1 Clay and concrete roof tiles,
fittings and accessories
4.1.1 General
4.1.1.1 Single-lap tiles (variable gauge)
a) Lay and fix eaves filler units to the top of fascia
board where profiled tiles which give a gap at the
fascia of greater than 16 mm are specified.
b) Commence laying tiles from the right hand
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eaves where possible and set out eaves course to
provide required verge overhangs without cutting
where possible.
c) Lay tiles broken or straight bond as given in
the manufacturer’s sitework instructions and in
regular horizontal courses.
d) Ensure gauge is not exceeded.
e) Mechanically fix tiles according to instructions
complying with BS 5534-1:1990 for the tile, roof
detail and site location.
f) Locate any fixed points required for accessories
to be placed in the ridge or roof plane.
COMMENTARY. Interlocking tiles generally
possess side shunt in the interlock which is used to
avoid cutting tiles. Interlocking tiles are not
normally recommended for sprocketed eaves details.
It is important not to exceed the manufacturer’s roof
pitch and gauge recommendations for the type and
profile of tile specified. It is good practice to wet all
products prior to bedding and ensure that all
bedding surfaces are clean and free from harmful
matter.
4.1.1.2 Single-lap tiles (fixed gauge)
a) Lay and fix eaves detail as specified for the
type of tile using eaves fillers/clips or tile
undercloak as required.
b) Commence laying tiles from the right hand
eaves where possible and set out eaves course to
provide required verge overhangs without cutting
where possible.
c) Lay tiles in broken or straight bond as
specified, in regular horizontal courses.
d) Set out tile gauge following an assessment
of 10 tiles to closed or open spacing, to ensure
minimum cutting.
e) Mechanically fix tiles according to instructions
complying with BS 5534-1:1990 for the tile, roof
detail and site location.
f) Locate any fixed points required for accessories
to be placed in the ridge or roof plane.
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COMMENTARY. Single-lap tiles which have mitred
laps or headlocks and are of fixed gauge, normally
have some shunt in both directions. Setting out of
battens and tiles should be within the maximum
recommended gauge and the minimum shunt
dimensions. The shunt in the side locks should be
taken into account in setting out perpendicular lines.
4.1.1.3 Double-lap tiles (plain tiles)
4.1.1.3.1 Wall
a) Hang tiles to horizontal and regular coursing
with joints not more than 3 mm apart and with
each joint located generally over the centre of the
tile below.
b) Mechanically fix tiles according to instructions
complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
4.1.1.3.2 Roof
a) Lay tiles to horizontal and regular coursing
with joints not more than 3 mm and with each
joint located generally over the centre of the tile
below.
b) Mechanically fix the tiles according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990 for
the roof detail and site location.
4.1.2 Eaves and bottom edges
4.1.2.1 Single-lap tiles (variable gauge)
a) Ensure the location of the eaves batten gives
the required overhang to the gutter.
b) Ensure the height of the fascia board or tilt is
correct for the eves course to be in the same plane
as the main roof.
c) Mechanically fix eaves tiles to manufacturer’s
sitework instructions.
4.1.2.2 Single-lap tiles (fixed gauge)
a) Ensure the location of the eves batten gives the
required overhang to the gutter.
b) Ensure the height of the fascia board or tilt is
correct for the eves course to be in the same plane
as the main roof.
c) Where proprietary tile designs are used, fix
eaves to comply with manufacturer’s sitework
instructions. Where traditional tiles such as some
pantiles are used, form the eaves by nailing a
course of short plain tiles, with the first full
course of tiles bedded, nailed and pointed, leaving
side-laps clear of mortar.
4.1.2.3 Double-lap tiles (plain tiles)
a) Lay the undereaves course with special short
eaves tiles to give the required overhang to the
gutter or tilting fillet.
b) Lay the main eaves course to give a broken
bond/joint and the same overhang as the
undereaves course.
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c) Mechanically fix both courses according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
d) Ensure that the tilting fillet at the bottom edge
provides the required lay and fit of the eaves
courses.
COMMENTARY. Special eaves tiles may vary in
length between manufacturers. The short course and
the first full course should have each tile nailed to
battens. The roof pitch at sprockets should not be less
than the recommendations in BS 5534-1:1990.
4.1.3 Verges
4.1.3.1 General
a) Where the verges are to be bedded in mortar,
fix the specified undercloak beneath the battens
to provide the correct verge overhang.
b) Lay the underlay under the undercloak.
c) Bed the undercloak in mortar when laid on
brickwork or masonry.
d) Where plain tiles are used as undercloaks lay
face down and nail-hole end under battens.
e) Where verge clips are specified fix securely to
battens before bedding verge tiles.
f) Provide about 100 mm of mortar width and bed
tiles solidly and finish edge neatly.
COMMENTARY. Plain tiles should not be used as
undercloaks below 30° pitch. Pointing with a
separate mix of mortar to the bedding should be
avoided. Where this is not possible the bedding
should be applied making allowance for a
substantial insertion of mortar for finishing and
pointing to avoid cracking and separation. The
mortar bed should be dampened prior to pointing.
The undercloak should be positioned not to tilt
inwards towards the roof. Inward tilt of tiling at
verges should be avoided at roof pitches below 30°.
Where tiles are both bedded and then nailed the
vibration can remove the bedding. It may be
necessary to re-pack the bedding mortar or
alternatively generously rake out for subsequent
filling and pointing.
g) Use special left hand verge tiles where possible
with single-lap tiles.
h) Mechanically fix all verge tiles to
manufacturer’s recommendations for single-lap
tiles.
i) Finish alternate courses with tile-and-a-half
tiles to break the bond/joints where plain tiles are
used.
j) Mechanically fix all verge tiles to
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
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COMMENTARY. Where proprietary verge tiles or
dry verge systems are specified special verge details
will be recommended by the manufacturer. Inward
tilt of tiling at verges should be avoided at roof
pitches below 30°.
4.1.4 Ridges
4.1.4.1 Top edges
a) Locate top course of tiles to ensure that the
required ridge cover is given.
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b) Lay special short double-lap top tiles to give a
broken bond/joint at the top edge.
c) Mechanically fix all tiles at the top edge
according to instructions complying with
BS 5534-1:1990.
d) Weather the vertical top edge detail with a
flashing to give the required overlap. (Sheet
metal work.)
4.1.4.2 Ridge tiles
a) Where dentil slips are specified for profiled
tiles, bed into each pan of the tiles on both sides
of the ridge line.
b) Edge bed all ridges in mortar and solid bed all
ridge tile joints. Finish bedding and pointing
neatly.
c) Solid bed end ridge tiles and fill with dentil or
tile slips.
d) Keep the ridge tiles to a true line.
e) Bed ridges onto top courses of tiles which have
been mechanically fixed.
f) Mechanically fix ridges and/or monopitch
ridges to manufacturer’s sitework instructions
where specified.
COMMENTARY. End ridges may become dislodged
as a result of roof settlement, particularly where a set
of trussed rafters moves differentially to an end wall.
This may be prevented by mechanically fixing end
ridges or bedding the end ridge after the movement
has taken place.
Where special ridge tiles, gas flue terminals or
ventilating ridge and dry ridge systems are specified
the manufacturer’s laying and fixing
recommendations should be used.
4.1.5 Hips
4.1.5.1 Ridged hip tiles
a) Fix where required a suitable hip iron to the
base of the hip rafter.
b) Cut roof tiles into the hip and rake cut to the
hip line on both sides.
c) Bed and fix all small pieces of tile.
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d) Where dentil slips are specified for profiled
tiles, bed into each pan of the tiles on both sides
of the hip line.
e) Cut the bottom hip tile to align with the eaves.
f) Edge bed all hip tiles in mortar and solid bed all
hip tile joints. Finish bedding and pointing neatly
with side pointing vertical.
g) Mechanically fix hip tiles to manufacturer’s
sitework instructions where specified.
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COMMENTARY. It is desirable to use a slightly
flatter shaped ridge tile on hips than on a main
ridge, e.g. segmental or third round hip. These are
not always available from manufacturers.
4.1.5.2 Purpose-made hip tiles
NOTE Purpose-made hip tiles are hip tiles for use with plain
tiles where one hip tile is used per course of tiling on each
hip (see BS 402-1).
a) Bed and nail each hip tile and ensure that the
roof structure has a substantial continuous
member at the hip to which hip tiles can be
nailed. With angular and round pattern hip tiles
ensure that no mortar or pointing is visible on the
finished roof except at hip ends.
b) Lay a special short undereave tile cut to a
mitre at the eaves end of the hip. Lay and fix the
bottom hip tile in line with undereaves course.
c) Nail and bed bonnet hip tiles to give an even
alignment to the outside edge of each hip tile.
Point neatly to give an even colour and texture.
d) Solidly bed the bottom bonnet hip tile and fill
with dentil or tile slips.
COMMENTARY. Purpose-made hip tiles should be
ordered for a particular roof pitch or combination of
roof pitches. Where the roof pitches to either side of
the hip slightly vary it will be necessary for specially
made hip tiles to be manufactured to order. Where
the roof pitches to either side of the hip vary
significantly it may not be possible to use
purpose-made hip tiles.
The design of the hip tile should be such that a
minimum amount of cutting to a rake of the adjacent
plain tiles is necessary. Hip tiles generally should
not be cut. In order to maintain the perpendicular
joints to a straight bond in the general tiling it will
be necessary to carry out straight cutting to the plain
tiles at either side of a hip. This cutting should be
accommodated within the first four tiles to either
side.
Where the roof pitches on either side of a hip vary, the
steeper pitch will be battened to a closer gauge in
order to maintain the same number of courses to
either side.
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4.1.5.3 Mitred hips
a) Cut tiles or tile-and-a-half tiles to a close rake
to the hip line.
b) Cut soakers of required material to extend a
minimum of 100 mm either side of the hip line
and fix as required.
c) Mechanically fix all tiles at the hip according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. Mitred tiling for plain tiles is not
generally recommended for hips which intersect at
right angles on plan. Mitred tiling with single-lap or
profiled tiles should not be attempted.
4.1.5.4 Metal roll hips
a) Cut and fix tiles or tile-and-a-half tiles to a
close rake to the hip rafter.
b) Fix timber roll to give a minimum clearance
of 5 mm above the finished level of tiling prior to
tiling.
COMMENTARY. Sheet metal worker should work
closely with the tiler to avoid damage to finished roof
tiling.
4.1.5.5 Ridge/hip junctions
a) Cut to suit all ridge and hip tiles at junctions
with other roof intersections.
b) Lay, bed and point ridge and hip tiles as
required and finish mortar neatly.
c) Fix purpose-made junction tiles to
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
4.1.6 Valleys
4.1.6.1 Single-lap tiles
4.1.6.1.1 Sheet metal valleys
a) Lay the roof tiles into the valley and cut to rake
to allow the required open channel.
b) Bed the cut tiles onto an undercloak laid either
side of the channel and finish neatly.
c) Ensure bedding mortar does not block the tile
sidelocks.
d) Keep a clear channel between bedding mortar
and tilting fillet.
e) Do not tilt up edges of tiles at open valleys.
f) Mechanically fix all tiles and pieces of tile
where possible at the valley according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. Where proprietary plastic valleys
are specified manufacturer’s sitework instructions
for laying and fixing should be followed. These
should not be bedded directly onto metal sheet
valleys. Close mitred valleys with single lap tiles are
not recommended.
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4.1.6.1.2 Valley trough tiles
a) Lay bottom valley trough and cut to follow both
eaves when laid with the required overhang.
b) Lay valley troughs up the valley to a true line
to manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
c) Lay the roof tiles to the valley and cut to rake
to provide the required width of open channel.
d) Bed tiles on to the valley troughs to
manufacturer’s recommendations keeping tile
locks and water channels free of mortar and
finish neatly.
e) Mechanically fix all tiles and pieces of tile
where possible at the valley according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. It may be necessary to notch the
two fascia boards to the depth of the valley trough to
avoid kick up of the bottom valley trough. Valley
troughs cannot be used where the adjacent roof
pitches have a pitch difference of greater
than 5°. Valley troughs cannot be used at all roof
pitches and different designs may be necessary for
different designs may be necessary for different
pitches.
4.1.6.2 Double-lap tiles
4.1.6.2.1 Valley tiles
a) Lay the bottom valley tile and butt the
adjacent eaves tiles to it.
b) Do not nail valley tiles.
c) Lay the second course and subsequent valley
tiles to a true line with the main tiles.
COMMENTARY. Purpose-made valley tiles should
be ordered for a particular roof pitch or
combinations of roof pitches. Where the roof pitches
to either side of the valley vary slightly, it will be
necessary for specially made valley tiles to be
manufactured to order. Where the roof pitches to
either side of the valley vary significantly, it may not
be possible to use purpose-made valley tiles.
The design of the valley tile should be such that a
minimum amount of cutting to a rake of the adjacent
plain tiles is necessary. Valley tiles generally should
not be cut.
In order to maintain perpendicular joints in the
general tiling, it may be necessary to carry out
straight cutting to the plain tiles at either side of a
valley. This cutting should be accommodated within
the first four tiles to either side.
Where the roof pitches on either side of a valley vary,
the steeper pitch will be battened to a closer gauge in
order to maintain the same number of courses to
either side.
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4.1.6.2.2 Mitred valleys
a) Cut tiles or tile-and-a-half tiles to a close rake
to the valley line.
b) Cut soakers of the required material and
specification extending a minimum of 150 mm
either side of the valley line and fix as required.
c) Mechanically fix all tiles at the valley to
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
COMMENTARY. Mitred valleys are not generally
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recommended where the roof pitches intersect at
right angles or less on plan where the roof pitch is
below 50°.
4.1.6.2.3 Sheet metal valleys
a) Lay the tile or tile-and-a-half tile into the
valley and cut to rake to allow the required open
channel.
b) Do not point or bed with mortar the tiles cut to
rake in the side over laps.
c) Do not tilt up edges of tiles at the open valley.
d) Mechanically fix all tiles and pieces of tile at
the valley according to instructions complying
with BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. Use tile-and-a-half tiles where
possible to minimize the use of small tile sections at
the valley. Where special valley details are required
for example swept and laced valleys reference should
be made at the design stage to a competent tiling
contractor to advise on the method to be used.
Generally swept and laced valleys in plain tiles
should not be used at roof pitches below 45° and
adequate soaker strips will be required to each
course of tiling.
4.1.7 Valley/tile/ridge junctions
a) Secure flashings and saddles and cut and bed
tiles neatly to provide a weathertight detail.
b) Locate and fix a saddle of the specified material
at the top of a valley prior to completing ridges or
flashings.
4.1.8 Abutments
4.1.8.1 Single-lap tiles
4.1.8.1.1 Top edges
a) Locate the top course of tiles close to the
abutment.
b) Mechanically fix all tiles according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
c) Dress flashing down closely over the surface
and profiles. (Sheet metal work.)
COMMENTARY. It may be necessary to clip the
flashings. (Sheet metal work.)
4.1.8.1.2 Side abutment: cover flashing
a) Cut tiles close to the abutment.
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b) Mechanically fix all tiles where possible
according to instructions complying with
BS 5534-1:1990.
c) Dress cover flashing down closely over the tile
profile. (Sheet metal work.)
COMMENTARY. With profiled single-lap tiles the
abutment apron flashing is dressed into a trough
formed by the tile profile.
Where flat single-lap tiles are used at low roof
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pitches or in exposed positions, it will be necessary to
install an open abutment gutter (open secret gutter)
to which the tiles are neatly cut and fixed. Where
there is a risk of blockage from debris a combination
of the cover flashing and secret gutter may be
necessary. Alternatively external flashing units may
be used which are laid one to each course and of
sufficient width to dissipate water back onto the
general tiling. These are weathered with an apron
flashing.
4.1.8.1.3 Open secret gutters
a) Cut and fix tiles to give the required gap from
the abutment.
b) Mechanically fix all tiles according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. Where there is a risk of blockage
from debris a combination of the cover flashing and
secret gutter may be necessary.
4.1.8.1.4 Back gutters
a) Lay first course of tiles to discharge rainwater
into the back gutter.
b) Ensure the tile course is not kicked up and is in
the same plane as adjacent courses.
c) Mechanically fix all tiles according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
4.1.8.2 Double-lap tiles
4.1.8.2.1 Top edges
a) Lay special short course of tiles close to the
abutment and fix to the batten.
b) Mechanically fix all tiles according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
c) Dress flashing down closely over the tile
surface. (Sheet metal work.)
4.1.8.2.2 Side abutment: cover flashing/soaker
a) Finish tiling close to the abutment.
b) Place a soaker of the specified design and
material on each course when laying and fix as
required.
c) Mechanically fix all tiles according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
d) Dress cover flashing down closely over the
soakers. (Sheet metal work.)
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4.1.9 Vertical tiling
4.1.9.1 Top edge. See 4.1.4.1.
4.1.9.2 Bottom edge. See 4.1.2.3.
4.1.9.3 Abutments. See 4.1.8.2.2.
4.1.9.4 External and internal angles
a) Locate purpose-made angle tiles at the angle to
maintain the coursing.
b) Mechanically fix according with instructions
complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
c) Cut and/or lay adjacent tiles to abut to the
angle tiles.
COMMENTARY. Purpose-made angles are
available for left hand and right hand corners to
maintain the bond. Close mitred and soakers can
also be used especially where the corners are
non-standard.
4.1.9.5 Junctions with verges: Winchester cutting
a) Cut tile-and-a-half tiles to the angle of the
raking verge.
b) Place the cut tile in position and cut an
adjacent plain tile to fit.
c) At the apex of the tiling, purpose cut a
tile-and-a-half tile at an angle to fit.
COMMENTARY. Winchester cutting is not
recommended where the roof pitch or angle of the
rake is below 40°. The objective of a Winchester cut is
to allow tiles which are otherwise decorative to be
nailed at the head to a restricted area of batten. The
cuts are usually sheltered from wind and driving
rain by the overhanging gable soffit.
4.1.9.6 Junction with verges: soldier course
a) Locate and securely fix course of tiles on the
raking batten.
b) Where a double course is specified use a special
short tile to break the bond/joint on top of the
main soldier course.
COMMENTARY. Soldier courses can be used at all
roof pitches but in a single course the nail holes will
be exposed. Ornamental or feature plain tiles may be
used as total or part replacements for plain tiles.
4.1.10 Roofing accessories
Locate, lay and mechanically fix roofing accessories
to maintain the courses and lines of the roof to
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
COMMENTARY. A wide range of proprietary
purpose-designed roofing accessories are available to
allow other roof and building functions to be
satisfactorily performed. Where these products are
located in the external roofing envelope,
manufacturer’s laying and fixing recommendations
should be used.
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4.2 Fibre cement slates, fittings and
accessories
4.2.1 General
a) Set out eaves course to provide the required
verge overhangs without cutting where possible.
Do not cut less than 125 mm wide.
b) Cut and hole slates to manufacturer’s sitework
instructions.
c) Lay slates broken bond as given in the
manufacturer’s sitework instructions in regular
horizontal courses with tails aligned.
d) Ensure gauge is not exceeded.
e) Joints to be open but with not more than
a 5 mm gap.
f) Mechanically fix all slates and cut slates
according to instructions complying with
BS 5534-1:1990 for the size of slate, roof detail
and site location.
g) Locate any fixed points required for accessories
to be placed in the ridge or roof plane.
COMMENTARY. It is important not to exceed the
manufacturer’s roof pitch and gauge
recommendations for the roof detail and site
location. Reference should be made to Tables 4 and 5
of BS 5534-1:1990 at the design stage. It is not
recommended that slates are cut with an angle
grinder (see section 5). Slates fixed with nails and
disc rivets should comply with BS 5534.
Where hook fixing is specified calculations for
resistance to wind loads should be made for the
location (refer to NFRC Technical Bulletin 3
Recommendations for the Hook-Fixing of slates [1]).
Where disc rivets are used they should grip the slates
together and resist any tendency for the tail to lift or
curl. The nails should not be tightly driven but
should allow some latitude for movement. Fibre
cement slates include asbestos reinforced slates and
non-asbestos fibre reinforced slates (see section 5).
Some manufacturers recommend that a bonding
agent is applied to the slate surface and a plasticizer
is added to the mortar to improve the mortar bond to
the smooth surfaced slates.
4.2.2 Eaves and bottom edges
a) Lay the two undereaves courses with two cut
short eaves slates to a broken bond to give the
required overhang to the gutter or tilting fillet.
b) Lay the main full size eaves course slates to
give a broken bond/joint and the same overhang
as the undereaves courses with all tails aligned.
c) Mechanically fix all three eaves courses
according to instructions complying with
BS 5534-1:1990.
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d) Ensure that the tilting fillet at the bottom edge
provides the required lay and fit of the eaves
courses.
COMMENTARY. The eaves should not be
sprocketed.
4.2.3 Verges
a) Where the verge is wet bedded, lay and fix the
undercloak slate (rough side up) under the batten
ends and over the edge of the underlay to give the
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required verge overhang.
b) Provide about 100 mm of mortar width and bed
slates solidly and finish edge neatly.
c) Mechanically fix all verge slates according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
d) Finish alternate courses with slate and half
widths to break the bond/joints.
e) Position the slate verge to give a slight inward
tilt but do not allow the undercloak to tilt inwards
towards the roof.
f) Do not cover the edge of the slates with mortar.
COMMENTARY. Where proprietary verge closers or
dry verge systems are specified, special verge details
will be recommended by the manufacturer.
4.2.4 Ridges
4.2.4.1 Top edges
a) Locate top course of special short slates to
ensure that the required ridge cover is given.
b) Lay special short slate-and-a-half slates to give
a broken bond/joint at the top edge.
c) Mechanically fix all slates at the top edge to
comply with manufacturer’s sitework
instructions.
d) Weather the vertical top edge detail with a
flashing to give the required overlap. (Sheet
metal work.)
4.2.4.2 Fibre cement ridges
a) Lay and fix all proprietary tapered, socketed or
angular ridges to manufacturer’s sitework
instructions.
b) Apply recommended mastic sealant to joints in
accordance with manufacturer’s sitework
instructions.
c) Mechanically fix all duo-pitch ridges and/or
monopitch ridges to comply with manufacturer’s
sitework instructions.
d) Locate and position overlapping sockets away
from prevailing weather direction.
e) Lay and fix end duopitch ridge and/or
monopitch ridges to a trueline securely.
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4.2.4.3 Other ridges
a) Edge bed all ridges in mortar and solid bed all
ridge tile joints. Finish bedding and pointing
neatly.
b) Solid bed the end of the end ridge tile.
c) Keep the ridge tiles to a true line.
d) Mechanically fix duopitch ridge and/or
monopitch ridges to comply with manufacturer’s
sitework instructions.
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COMMENTARY. End ridges may become dislodged
as a result of roof settlement, particularly where a set
of trussed rafters moves differentially to an end wall.
This may be prevented by mechanically fixing end
ridges or bedding the end ridge after the movement
has taken place. Where special ridge tiles, gas flue
terminals or ventilating ridge or dry ridge systems
are specified the manufacturer’s laying and fixing
recommendations should be used.
4.2.5 Hips
4.2.5.1 Hip tiles (mortar bedded)
a) Fix where required a suitable hip iron to the
base of the hip rafter.
b) Rake cut slates to the hip line.
c) Cut the bottom hip tile to align with the eaves.
d) Edge bed all hip tiles in mortar and solid bed
all hip tile joints. Finish bedding and pointing
neatly.
e) Mechanically fix hip tiles to comply with
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
4.2.5.2 Mitred hips
a) Cut slates or wide slates to a close mitre to the
hip line.
b) Fix soakers of the required material and
specifications extending at least 100 mm each
side of the hip line for pitches 35° and above and
at least 150 mm for pitches below 35°.
c) Mechanically fix all slates at the hip to comply
with manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
COMMENTARY. Mitred hips are normally secure at
vertical and steep pitches. At lower pitches an
increasing proportion of each cut slate is exposed.
Mitre hips at lower pitches without external fixings
should only be specified in sheltered locations with a
generally recommended minimum pitch of 30°.
Where mitred hips are specified in exposed locations,
external tail fixings such as screws, washers and
caps, may be necessary and these should be
considered at the design stage.
4.2.5.3 Ridge/hip junctions
a) Cut to suit all ridge and hip tiles at junctions
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b) Lay and fix ridge and hip tiles as required and
finish neatly to a true line.
4.2.6 Valleys
4.2.6.1 Sheet metal valleys
a) Lay the slate or wide slate into the valley and
cut to rake to give the required open channel and
overhang to the tilting fillet.
b) Do not bed slates.
c) Do not tilt up edges of slates at open valley.
d) Mechanically fix all slates at the valley to
comply with manufacturer’s sitework
instructions.
4.2.6.2 Mitred valleys
a) Cut slates or wide slates to a close rake to the
valley line.
b) Fix soakers of the required material and
specifications extending to the required
dimensions each side of the valley line.
c) Mechanically fix all slates at the valley to
comply with manufacturer’s sitework
instructions.
COMMENTARY. Mitred valleys are not generally
recommended where the roof pitches intersect at
right angles or less on plan where the roof pitch is
below 50°. At lower pitches, special attention should
be given to the design of the soakers. Where special
valley details are required, the manufacturer’s
recommendations should be obtained at the design
stage.
4.2.7 Valley/slate/ridge junctions
a) Secure flashings and saddles and cut and fix
slates neatly to provide a weathertight detail.
b) Locate and fix a saddle of the specified material
at the top of a valley prior to completing ridges or
flashings.
4.2.8 Abutments
4.2.8.1 Top edges
a) Lay course of cut slates close to the abutment.
b) Mechanically fix all slates to comply with
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
c) Dress flashings down closely over the slate
surface. (Sheet metal work.)
4.2.8.2 Side abutment: cover flashing/soakers
a) Finish slating close to the abutment.
b) Place a soaker of the specified design and
material on each course when laying, and fix as
required.
c) Mechanically fix all slates to comply with
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
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d) Dress cover flashing down closely over the
soakers. (Sheet metal work.)
4.2.8.3 Open secret gutters
a) Cut or lay slates to give the required gap from
the abutment.
b) Mechanically fix all slates to comply with
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
COMMENTARY. Where there is a risk of blockage
from debris a combination of the cover flashing and
secret gutter may be necessary.
4.2.8.4 Back gutters
a) Lay gutter course of slates to discharge
rainwater into the back gutter.
b) Ensure the slate course is not kicked up and is
in the same plane as adjacent courses.
c) Mechanically fix all slates to comply with
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
4.2.9 Vertical slating
4.2.9.1 Top Edge. See 4.2.8.1.
4.2.9.2 Bottom edge. See 4.2.2.
4.2.9.3 Abutments. See 4.2.8.2.
4.2.9.4 External and internal angles
a) Close mitre slates or wide slates to the line of
the corner.
b) Place a soaker of the specified design and
material on each course when laying, and fix as
required.
4.2.9.5 Junctions with verges
a) Splay cut slates or wide slates to the angle of
the raking verge.
b) Mechanically fix all slates at the junction to
comply with manufacturer’s sitework
instructions.
4.2.10 Roofing accessories
Locate, lay and mechanically fix accessories to
maintain the courses and lines of the roof to
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
COMMENTARY. A wide range of proprietary
purpose-designed roofing accessories are available to
allow other roof and building functions to be
satisfactorily performed. Where these products are
located in the external roofing envelope
manufacturer’s sitework instructions should be
used.
4.3 Natural slates, fittings and
accessories
4.3.1 General
a) Sort slates into three or four groups of equal
thickness.
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b) Hole slates to the specified gauge and position.
Hole from the underside to the topside as laid
(from the bed to the back) to provide a small
counter sink in the face of the slate.
COMMENTARY. This will take the head of the nail
when the slate is nail fixed.
c) Lay slates of equal thickness in any one course,
with the thicker end (if any) at the tail. Slate the
roof with the thicker slates in the lower courses
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and the thinner slates in the upper course.
d) Set out eaves course to provide the required
verge overhang without cutting where possible.
Do not use any slate less than 150 mm wide.
e) Lay slates broken bond as given in the
manufacturer’s sitework instructions in
horizontal courses with tails aligned.
f) Ensure gauge is not exceeded.
g) Hole the slates or cut pieces of slates
approximately 20 mm from the riven edge.
h) Lay slates with the grain in the vertical
direction and the riven edge face up.
i) Lay and fix slates with gaps at joints not
exceeding 5 mm.
j) Mechanically fix all slates according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
k) Locate any fixed points required for accessories
to be placed in the ridge or roof plane.
COMMENTARY. The size of slate, the head laps and
side laps, should be selected to comply with Tables 4
and 5 of BS 5534-1:1990.
Head nailing of slates (as Scottish practice) is
admissible on continous boarding where the slates
are small and heavy. A proportion of slates should be
side nailed.
It is recommended that the holes should be formed
using a slate holing machine.
Large heavy slates may be head nailed only where
their dead load and/or mortar resistance will exceed
the wind load.
Where random slating is specified this requires
detailed consideration at the design stage and advice
should be obtained from a competent slating
contractor. Care should be taken when holing by
hand to avoid undue spalling.
4.3.2 Eaves and bottom edges
a) Lay the undereaves course with cut eaves
slates to give the required overhang to the gutter
or tilting fillet.
b) Lay the main full size eaves course slates to
give a broken bond and the same overhang as the
undereaves course with all tails aligned.
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c) Mechanically fix eaves courses according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
d) Ensure that the tilting fillet at the bottom edge
provides the required lay and fit of the eaves
courses.
COMMENTARY. The eaves slates may be sprocketed
but the minimum pitch should not be below the pitch
and laps recommended in BS 5534-1:1990.
4.3.3 Verges
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a) Where the verge is mortar bedded, fix the
specified undercloak over the underlay and
beneath the battens to give the required verge
overhang.
b) Provide about 100 mm of mortar width and bed
slates solidly and finish edge neatly.
c) Mechanically fix all verge slates according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
d) Lay slates half bond and locate slates of the
required width at the verge in alternate courses
to produce the half bond.
COMMENTARY. Where proprietary dry verge
systems are specified, special verge details will be
recommended by the manufacturer. A combination
of slate widths should be used at verges to enable the
bond to be achieved. Slate-and-a-half slates may be
used where available. The combination of slate sizes
should not include slates less than 150 mm wide. In
using slate-and-a-half slates, the reduced number of
fixings should be considered in exposed locations.
Where slates are both bedded and nailed the
vibration can remove the bedding. It may be
necessary to repack the bedding mortar or
alternatively generously rake out for subsequent
filling and pointing.
4.3.4 Ridges
4.3.4.1 Top edges
a) Locate top course of special short slates to
ensure that the required ridge cover is given.
b) Head bed top edge slates (“tops”) in mortar on
two battens to prevent wind uplift.
c) Mechanically fix all slates at the top edge
according to instructions complying with
BS 5534-1:1990 or as specified.
d) Weather the vertical top edge detail with a
flashing to give the required overlap. (Sheet
metal work.)
COMMENTARY. If it is required to increase the
wind load resistance, it is recommended to provide
two courses of short slates on double battens at the
top edges to reduce the length of the top course.
4.3.4.2 Metal roll ridge
a) Lay and fix specified metal sheet to timber roll.
(Sheet metal work.)
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b) Fix the timber roll to give a minimum 5 mm
clearance above the slating and fix prior to
slating. (Sheet metal work.)
4.3.4.3 Other ridges
a) Edge bed all ridges in mortar and solid bed all
ridge tile joints.
b) Solid bed the end of the end ridge tile.
c) Keep the ridge tiles to a true line.
d) Mechanically fix duopitch ridges and/or
monopitch ridges according to instructions
complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. Where clay tile ridges are used to
hips and ridges with natural slate the exposed
mortar pointing of horizontal or capped joints is to
be avoided. Dislodged pointing may result from
differential expansion and contraction. Butt joints
and ends should be struck off neatly.
Where special ridge tiles, gas flue terminals or
ventilation ridge or dry ridge systems are specified
the manufacturer’s laying and fixing
recommendations should be used.
4.3.5 Hips
4.3.5.1 Hip tiles
a) Fix where required a suitable hip iron to the
base of the hip rafter.
b) Cut slates into the hip and rake cut to the hip
line.
c) Head bed all cut slates at hips to prevent wind
uplift.
d) Edge bed all hip tiles in mortar and solid bed
all hip tile joints.
e) Mechanically fix hip tiles according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
4.3.5.2 Mitred hips
a) Cut slates or wide slates to a close mitre to the
hip line to maintain the required side lap given in
BS 5534:Part:1990.
b) Cut soakers, one for each course of slates (sheet
metal work), to a template provided by the slater
to the required shape; the width to be a minimum
of 100 mm for pitches 35° and above and a
minimum of 150 mm for pitches below 35° either
side of the hip mitre.
c) Mechanically fix all slates at the hip according
to instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. Mitred hips are normally secured
at vertical and steep pitches. At lower pitches an
increasing proportion of each cut slate is exposed.
Mitred hips at lower pitches without external fixings
should only be specified in sheltered locations with a
generally recommended minimum pitch of 30°.
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Where mitred hips are specified in exposed locations,
external tail fixings such as screws, washers and
caps, may be necessary and these should be
considered at the design stage.
4.3.5.3 Metal roll hips
a) Fix the timber roll to give a minimum
clearance of 5 mm above the slating and fix prior
to slating. (Sheet metal work.)
b) Lay and fix specified metal sheet to timber roll.
(Sheet metal work.)
4.3.5.4 Ridge/hip junctions
a) Cut to suit all ridge and hip tiles at junctions
with other roof intersections.
b) Lay and fix ridge and hip tiles as required and
finish neatly to a true line.
4.3.6 Valleys
4.3.6.1 Sheet metal valleys
a) Lay the slates into the valley and cut to rake to
give the required open channel and overhang to
the tilting fillet.
b) Do not point or bed in the side laps slates cut to
the rake in valleys. Ensure slates freely drain
into the valley.
c) Do not tilt up edges of slates at open valley.
d) Mechanically fix all slates at the valley
according to instructions complying with
BS 5534-1:1990.
4.3.6.2 Mitred valleys
a) Cut slates or wide slates to a close rake to the
valley line.
b) Cut soakers of the required material and
specifications extending at least 150 mm each
side of the valley line and fix as required.
c) Mechanically fix all slates at the valley
according to instructions complying with
BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. Mitred valleys are not generally
recommended for slating where the roof pitches
intersect at right angles or less on plan where the roof
pitch is less than 50°. At lower pitches, special
attention should be given to the design of the soakers.
Where special valley details are required, a
competent slating contractor should be consulted at
the design stage.
Laced valleys are not recommended for normal
centre nailed natural slates.
4.3.7 Valley/slate/ridge junctions
a) Secure flashings and saddles and cut and fix
slates neatly to provide a weathertight detail.
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b) Locate and fix a saddle of the specified material
at the top of a valley prior to completing ridges or
flashings.
4.3.8 Abutments
4.3.8.1 Top edges
a) Lay course of cut slates close to the abutment.
b) Mechanically fix all slates according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
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c) Dress flashings down closely over the slate
surface. (Sheet metal work.)
d) Head bed top edge slates (tops) in mortar to
prevent wind uplift.
COMMENTARY. If it is required to increase the
wind load resistance, it is recommended to provide
two courses of short slates on double battens at the
top edge to reduce the length of the top course.
4.3.8.2 Side abutments: cover flashing/soakers
a) Finish slating close to the abutment.
b) Place a soaker of the specified design and
material on each course when laying, and fix as
required.
c) Mechanically fix all slates according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
d) Dress cover flashing down closely over the
soakers. (Sheet metal work.)
COMMENTARY. Splash laps are not recommended.
4.3.8.3 Open secret gutters
a) Cut or lay slates to give the required gap from
the abutment.
b) Mechanically fix all slates according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
COMMENTARY. Where there is a risk of blockage
from debris a combination of the cover flashing and
secret gutter may be necessary.
4.3.8.4 Back gutters
a) Lay gutter course of slates to discharge
rainwater into the back gutter.
b) Ensure the slate course is not kicked up and is
in the same plane as adjacent courses.
c) Mechanically fix all slates according to
instructions complying with BS 5534-1:1990.
4.3.9 Vertical slating
4.3.9.1 Top edges. See 4.3.4.1.
4.3.9.2 Bottom edges. See 4.3.2.
4.3.9.3 Abutments. See 4.3.8.2.
4.3.9.4 External and internal angles
a) Close mitre slates or wide slates to the line of
the corner.
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b) Place a soaker of the specified design and

material on each course when laying, and fix as
required.
4.3.9.5 Junctions with verges
a) Rake cut the slates to the verge soffit, at roof
pitches of 40° and above. At roof pitches less
than 40° provide an apron to cover the exposed
nail fixings.
b) Mechanically fix all slates at the junction
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according to instructions complying with

BS 5534-1:1990.
4.3.10 Roofing accessories
Locate, lay and mechanically fix accessories to
maintain the courses and lines of the roof to
manufacturer’s sitework instructions.
COMMENTARY. A wide range of proprietary
purpose-designed roofing accessories are available to
allow other roof and building functions to be
satisfactorily performed. Where these products are
located in the external roofing envelope
manufacturer’s laying and fixing recommendations
should be used.

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Section 5. Safety and general precautions
5.1 Precautions
5.1.1 General
a) Ensure adequate weather protection and
safety measures are made for the interior
contents and occupants of the building.
b) Clean out all gutters after completion and keep
pipes free of debris.
COMMENTARY. The recommendations given for
basic workmanship apply also to repairs and
re-covering.
5.1.2 Repair
Where broken or defective slates or tiles are to
replaced.
a) Replace any broken or defective slate or tile
with a sound matching unit.
b) For tiles, ease the tile upwards and lift the nibs
clear of the batten then pull downwards. For
nailed tiles, remove its neighbour above to expose
the nail, extract the nail carefully and then
proceed with the work. If all courses are nailed,
use a slate ripper to remove tiles as required.
c) For slates, use a slate ripper to ensure
minimum damage to neighbouring slates. Secure
isolated single replacements or the last slate in a
new patch of slating by a strap or tingle under the
slate and do not use tail pinning.
5.1.3 Re-covering
a) Establish whether the roof substructure and
timbers have appropriate strength, stiffness and
dimensional accuracy and are suitable for the
re-covering material to be used.
b) Check all second-hand slates or tiles to be
re-used. Inspect for defects to ensure that the
quality, sizes, position and condition of nail holes
and nibs comply with the appropriate
requirements for lap, pitch and fixing. Where
re-holing is necessary, comply with the
recommendations given in BS 5534-1:1990 with
respect to laps and angle of creep.
COMMENTARY. It is not recommended to cover the
top or bottom surface of tiling or slating with any
material or compound.
Re-covering with heavier materials may result in
distortion or collapse of the roof.
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Protect ceilings with tarpaulins against rain ingress.
Planning consent may be required when re-covering
with different materials for buildings in
conservation areas or listed as of architectural or
historic importance.
5.2 Safety
NOTE All roof work including cutting of fibre cement slates is
required to comply with the relevant Health and Safety
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legislation in force at the time and location of the works. For
example, The Construction Regulations made under the
Factories Act 1961 comprise The Construction (General
Provisions) Regulations, 1961 [2], The Construction (Lifting
Operations) Regulations, 1961 [3], The Construction (Working
Places) Regulations, 1966 [4] and The Construction (Health and
Welfare) Regulations, 1966 [5]. When applying this code of
practice users are advised to ascertain the current state of
legislation. Particular attention is drawn to Regulations 35
and 36 of The Construction (Working Places)
Regulations, 1966 [4] which lay down requirements for the
protection of persons who work on sloping roofs and on or near
fragile materials.
Treat any roof or vertical work in slating or tiling as
fragile.
a) Use an adequate number of crawling boards,
ladders, hooks, etc. supported and anchored to
prevent slipping or tipping. Use packing between
boards and tiles or slates to avoid damage.
b) Do not place a ladder against a verge due to the
uneven line of support. Ensure that any ladder
used to gain access to a roof gable rests below the
verge to assure proper support and block out to
clear any verge overhangs.
c) Ensure valley products are not damaged if used
for temporary access to the roof.
d) Do not drag any materials or tools over the
roof. Do not drop any materials or tools on to the
roof.
e) Do not allow ladders used for access at eaves to
rest against the gutter. Block out to clear the
gutter and make secure.
COMMENTARY. Guidance on the erection and use
of scaffolding for slating and tiling is given in
BS 5973.
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5.3 Material cutting 5.3.3 Roof details which are not covered
(valleys/mitred hips/external
5.3.1 General
angles/perpendicular joints)
Follow the modes of cutting slates and tiles
Cut straight or to the rake or to the mitre in the line
described in 5.3.2 and 5.3.3.
of the roof detail.
COMMENTARY. The actual method will vary
COMMENTARY. The following methods are
according to the section of work and type of roof
recommended.
covering materials.
5.3.2 Roof details which are covered a) Single-lap tiles: mechanical disc cutter or
(hips/tiles/flashings)
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scribe and
Rough cut to the rake or line of the roof detail. hammer/pincer cutting.
COMMENTARY. The following methods are b) Plain tiles: scribe, hammer/pincer
recommended. cutting or guillotine
cropper. (With plain tiles,
a) Single-lap tiles: hammer or pincer cutting. mitres formed at right
b) Plain tiles: hammer or pincer cutting. angles on plan are not
practical.)
c) Fibre cement scribe and break,
slates: guillotine or sawn. c) Fibre cement Scribe and break,
d) Natural slates: picked perforated break. slates: guillotine or sawn.
d) Natural slates: slate knife riven edge.
(For mitred hips and
external angles, reverse
riven edge to form
chamfer. With thick slates
a rasp may be used to
improve the mitre.)

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Index
abutments 3.1.8, 4.1.8, 4.1.9.3, 4.2.8, junctions 4.1.7, 4.2.7, 4.3.7 tiles
4.2.9.3, 4.3.8, 4.3.9.3 hips 4.1.5.5, 4.2.5.3, 4.3.5.4 clay 4.1
access 5.2 verges 4.1.9.5, 4.1.9.6, 4.2.9.5, 4.3.9.5 concrete 4.1
accessories 4.1.10, 4.2.10, 4.3.10 double-lap 4.1.1.3, 4.1.2.3, 4.1.6.2,
lay boards 3.1.7.2
angles 4.1.9.4, 4.2.9.4, 4.3.9.4 4.1.8.2
liaisons 2.2.1.2
back gutter 4.1.8.4, 4.2.8.4, 4.3.8.4 fillings 4.1
mortar 2.2.2 junctions 4.1.7
battens 3.2
boarding 3.1.2 open secret gutters 4.1.8.1.3, 4.2.8.3, mitred valley 4.1.6.2.2
ridge 4.1.4.2

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4.3.8.3
checking 2.1.1 sheet metal valley 4.1.6.1.1, 4.1.6.2.3
counterbattens 3.2 preparation 2.2
single-lap 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 4.1.2.1,
roof 3.2.3.1 ridge 3.1.5, 4.1.4, 4.1.5.5, 4.1.7, 4.2.4, 4.1.2.2, 4.1.6.1, 4.1.8.1
wall 3.2.3.2 4.2.5.3, 4.2.7, 4.3.4, 4.3.5.4, 4.3.7
valley 4.1.6.1.2, 4.1.6.2.1, 4.1.6.2.3
cutting, materials 5.3 re-covering 5.1.3
vertical 4.1.9
repairs 5.1.2
eaves 3.1.3, 4.1.2, 4.2.2, 4.3.2 roof structure 2.2.1.3 underlay 3.1, 3.1.9
fire-break walls 2.2.3 roofing underlays 3.1 valley 3.1.7, 3.2.4, 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.2.6,
gutter safety 5.2 4.2.7, 4.3.6, 4.3.7
sarking 3.1.2 verge 3.1.4, 4.1.3, 4.1.9.5, 4.1.9.6, 4.2.3,
back 4.1.8.1.4, 4.2.8.4, 4.3.8.4
4.2.9.5, 4.3.3, 4.3.9.5
sheating 3.1.2
open secret 4.1.8.1.3, 4.2.8.3, 4.3.8.3 vertical
slates
handling 2.1.2.1 fibre cement 4.2 slating 4.2.9, 4.3.9
hip 3.1.6, 4.1.5, 4.2.5, 4.3.5 natural 4.3 tiling 4.1.9
mitred 4.1.5.3, 4.2.5.2, 4.3.5.2 slating vertical 4.2.9, 4.3.9 walls, fire-break 2.2.3
purpose-made 4.1.5.2 storage
ridge 4.1.5.1 on ground 2.1.2.2
tiles 4.3.5, 4.2.5.1, 4.3.5.1 on roof 2.1.2.3
metal roll 4.1.5.4, 4.2.5.3, 4.3.5.4

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List of references (see 1.2)

Normative references

BSI standards publications

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London

BS 5534, Slating and tiling.

BS 5534-1:1990, Design.
BS 5534-2:1986, Design charts for fixing roof slating and tiling against wind uplift.

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BS 6100, Glossary of building and civil engineering terms.
BS 6100-1, General and miscellaneous.
BS 6100-1.3, Parts of construction works.
BS 6100-1.3.1:1987, Walls and cladding.
BS 6100-1.3.2:1985, Roofs and roofing.

Informative references

BSI standards publications

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London

BS 402, Clay roofing tiles and fittings.

BS 402-1:1990, Specification for plain tiles and fittings.
BS 5973:1981, Code of practice for access and working scaffolds and special scaffold structures in steel.
BS 8000, Workmanship on building sites.
BS 8000-1:1989, Code of practice for excavation and filling.
BS 8000-2, Code of practice for concrete work1).
BS 8000-3:1989, Code of practice for masonry.
BS 8000-4:1989, Code of practice for waterproofing.
BS 8000-5:1990, Code of practice for carpentry, joinery and general fixings.
BS 8000-7, Code of practice for glazing1).
BS 8000-8:1989, Code of practice for plasterboard partitions and dry linings.
BS 8000-9:1989, Code of practice for cement/sand floor screeds and concrete floor toppings.
BS 8000-10:1990, Code of practice for plastering and rendering.
BS 8000-11, Code of practice for wall and floor tiling.
BS 8000-11.1:1989, Ceramic tiles, terrazzo tiles and mosaics.
BS 8000-11.2:1990, Natural stone.
BS 8000-12:1989, Code of practice for decorative wallcoverings and painting.
BS 8000-13:1989, Code of practice for above ground drainage and sanitary appliances.
BS 8000-14:1989, Code of practice for below ground drainage.
BS 8000-15:1990, Code of practice for hot and cold water services (domestic scale).

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In preparation.

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Other references
[1] National Federation of Roofing Contractors. NFRC Technical Bulletin 3. Recommendations for the
hook-fixing of slates2).
[2] GREAT BRITAIN. The Construction (General Provisions) Regulations, 1961. London: HMSO.
[3] GREAT BRITAIN. The Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations, 1961. London: HMSO.
[4] GREAT BRITAIN. The Construction (Working Places) Regulations, 1966. London: HMSO.
[5] GREAT BRITAIN. The Construction (Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1966. London: HMSO.
Licensed Copy: Giorgio Cavalieri, ALSTOM, 6-Feb-01, Uncontrolled Copy. © BSI

2)
Obtainable from National Federation of Roofing Contractors, 24 Weymouth Street, London WIN 3FA.

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