Tile batten spaced/gauged to ensure minimum overlap of coverings are achieved.

Roof marked to ensure slates and tiles are laid straight.

Roof is loaded out evenly to prevent point loading on the roof structure.

Slates are required to be fixed twice, with one on each side.

Fixings should be copper, aluminium or bronze.

Galvanised nail should not be used.

Toothing of slates is not acceptable.

Ensure firestopping is installed between the battens over separating wall.

Tiles should be fixed in accordance with site appropriate fixing schedule.

This may include nails and tile clips.

Tile vents should be provided in the correct location.

Multiple vents within a roof elevation should be equally spaced.

Ensure roof is clean and completed before scaffold is dismantled.