Table of Contents

Part 1 General

1.1 Scope Of Standard

1.2 Interpretation

1.3 Definitions

Part 2 Specification For Tiles And Accessory Tiles

2.1 Materials

2.2 Dimensions

2.3 Side Laps

2.4 Underface

2.5 Provision For Fixing

2.6 Workmanship And Finish

2.7 Branding

2.8 Physical Properties

2.9 Sampling For Production Control Testing

2.10 Disputes As To Compliance

Part 3 Code Of Practice For Laying And Fixing Of Tiles

3.1 Scope

3.2 Underlay

3.3 End Lap Of Tiles

3.4 Low Pitched Roofs

3.5 Tiling Battens

3.6 Preparatory Work

3.7 Concentrated Water Discharge

3.8 Setting Out And Interlocking

3.9 Methods Of Fixing

3.10 Tiles To Be Fixed

3.11 Fixing Of Hip And Ridge Caps

3.12 Eaves

3.13 Hips

3.14 Fire Stopping

3.15 Birdproofing At Valleys

3.16 Workmanship

Appendix

A Test For Twist In Tiles

B Test For Batten Lugs And Squareness

C Test For Transverse Breaking Strength

D Test For Water Absorption

E Test For Permeability

Table

1 – Numbers Of Specimens For Testing And Frequency Of Sampling

2 – Size Of Tiling Battens

Figure

1 – Diagram Of Tile Illustrating Terms Used

2 – Transverse Breaking Strength

3 – Anti-Ponding Board

4 – Typical Arrangement Of Fire Stop At The Top Of A Fire Separation

A1 – Stand For Testing Twist In Tiles

B1 – Stand For Testing Batten Lugs And Squareness

E1 – Sealing Of Tile In Metal Frame For Permeability Test