1 Scope
This part of BS 8000 gives recommendations on basic workmanship on construction sites, both commercial
and domestic, and covers those tasks which are frequently carried out in relation
to the slating and tiling of roofs and walls of newly constructed buildings or buildings
being refurbished and re-roofed. 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, might be needed to cover recommendations not dealt with
by this part of BS 8000.
The recommendations contained in this part of BS 8000 might not be appropriate for the re‑slating or re‑tiling of some old roofs, particularly
where traditional and/or reclaimed materials are used. Users intending to adopt any
of the recommendations for old roofs, and especially for historically or architecturally
important buildings, are advised to consult with the local planning authority or an appropriate
conservation organization to check their suitability.
The recommendations given in this part of BS 8000 apply to the laying and fixing of clay and concrete tiles, natural slates and fibre
cement slates and their associated fittings and accessories.
NOTE 1 The product specifications of concrete roofing tiles and fittings, fibre cement slates, clay roofing tiles and fittings and natural slates for use in the UK are covered in BS EN 490, BS EN 492, BS EN 1304 and BS EN 12326‑1, respectively.
NOTE 2 Design aspects of slating and tiling are covered in BS 5534:2014+A2.
NOTE 3 The installation of timber shingles and shakes are described in NFRC Technical Bulletin 34 [7]. Manufacturers’ recommendations apply to the installation of asphalt shingles and sheet metal or proprietary discontinuously laid roofing products.
NOTE 4 The specification for dry-fixed ridge, hip and verge systems for slating and tiling is covered in BS 8612.