BS CP143-12(1970) : 1970
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SHEET ROOF AND WALL COVERINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SHEET ROOF AND WALL COVERINGS - COPPER - METRIC UNITS
Hardcopy , PDF
English
01-01-1970
1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Exchange of information and time schedule
2. MATERIALS, APPLIANCES AND COMPONENTS
2.1 Characteristics of material
2.2 Copper
2.3 Nails
2.4 Screws
2.5 Felt
2.6 Solder
3. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
3.1 Durability
3.2 Substructure
3.3 Types of copper roof and wall covering
3.4 Copper roof coverings
3.5 Rolls
3.6 Special features
3.7 Thermal insulation
3.8 Ventilation
3.9 Fire resistance
3.10 Weight
3.11 Protection against lightning
4. METHODS OF LAYING AND WORKMANSHIP
4.1 Protection and storage
4.2 Preparatory work
4.3 Sequence of operations
4.4 Setting out the work
4.5 Felting
4.6 Technique of laying copper sheeting
4.7 Standing seams
4.8 Roll system
4.9 Parapet and box gutters
4.10 Cesspools
4.11 Details
5. INSPECTION AND TESTING
5.1 Preparatory work
5.2 Work in progress
5.3 Completion
APPENDICES
A. Table of approximate weights of cladding sheet
B. Properties of copper
C. Table of dimensional details for copper gutters
TABLE
1. Maximum bay widths and lengths to be used with
various thicknesses of cladding sheet
FIGURES
1. General layout for standing seam and details
2. General layout for common roll
3. Detail of roll ends
4. Detail of ridge and hip for common roll
5. Common roll
6. Single lock welt
7. Double lock cross welt
8. Standing seam
9. Standing seam and upstand
10. Flattened standing seam
11. Standing seam ridge
12. Gutter and outlet. Isometric sketch showing a
typical arrangement
13. Gutter to roof covered with slates or tiles
14. Lining plate
15. Tiles or slated roof discharging on copper flat
16. Copper roof discharging on slates or tiles
17. Common roll to vertical upstand
18. Internal corner, common roll
19. Drips
20. Standing seam internal corner
Provides methods of covering a roof or wall with copper sheet or strip. There are alternative methods of laying which are not included in the techniques described, as they are variations of traditional roof practice. Flashings and gutters are dealt with in so far as they are integral parts of the covering. Covers definitions, materials, appliances and components, design considerations, methods of laying and workmanship and inspection and testing. Includes appendices and figures.
Committee |
B/542
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DevelopmentNote |
Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2012. (10/2012)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
30
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Current
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