BS 5534(2003) : 2003
Superseded
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SLATING AND TILING (INCLUDING SHINGLES)
Available format(s)
Hardcopy , PDF
Superseded date
08-31-2014
Language(s)
English
Published date
01-01-2003
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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
4 Materials, fittings and accessories
5 Design criteria
6 Application and installation details
Annex A (normative) - Reinforced bitumen underlays
Annex B (normative) - Design and installation of pitched
roof systems where insulation is placed at rafter
line
Annex C (normative) - Permissible characteristics and
defects for grading timber battens and
counter-battens
Annex D (normative) - Preservative treatment for timber
battens
Annex E (normative) - Determination of batten sizes by
calculation
Annex F (informative) - Examples of structural design
calculations for tiling battens
Annex G (normative) - Method of test and calculation for
wind uplift resistance of mechanical fasteners for
single-lap tiles
Annex H (normative) - Method of test and calculation for
wind uplift resistance of nail hook fixings for
double-lap slates
Annex I (informative) - Worked examples of wind uplift and
fixing calculations
Annex J (normative) - Method of test for determination of
tensile adhesion strength of bedding mortars
Annex K (normative) - Values of uplift pressure reduction
factor, R
Annex L (normative) - Method of test for air permeability
of unsealed small element roofing assemblies
Bibliography
Specifies recommendations for the design, materials, application, installation and performance of slates, tiles, shingles and shakes and their associated fittings and accessories used in the construction of pitched roofs and vertical cladding applications.
| Committee |
B/542/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
To be read in conjunction with BS 8000-6(1990). Supersedes BS 5534-1(1997) & 02/105033 DC. (07/2003) 2003 Edition Re-Issued in February 2010 & incorporates AMD 1 2010. Supersedes 09/30208303 DC. (02/2010)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
142
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
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