Description

This Standard sets out requirements for the placement and installing of roof tiles.

The installation methods described in this Standard apply only to tiled roofs of buildings that are intended for domestic, commercial or light industrial purposes for wind classifications N1-N6 and C1-C4 inclusive.

This Standard applies only to roofs with a pitch of 15° or greater where the height of the eaves is not more than 15 m above the mean surrounding ground level.

Scope

1. This Standard does not restrict the use of other installing and fastening methods or materials where it can be shown that they are not inferior to the performance achieved by the materials and methods described herein.

2. Where it is intended to install tiles to roofs with a pitch of less than 15°, the tile manufacturer’s advice should be sought to determine weatherproofing requirements.

3. Appendix A includes information on the data normally provided by the specifier and the tile manufacturer, and on the work normally carried out as part of the tiling operation.

4. Appendix B outlines information and work not normally provided by the roof tiler.

5. Appendix C provides details about additional options for fixing battens.