IS 2858 : 1984 Code of practice for roofing with mangalore tiles

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers roofing with Mangalore pattern tileswhich may include the following types of work:

a) Mangalore tiles laid directly over reepers;

b) Mangalore tiles laid with or without mortar on flat tiles,which are laid over reepers; and

c) Mangalore tiles laid on ceiling tiles which are laid overreepers;

2 References

IS 2 :1960 Rules for rounding offnumerical values

IS 269 : 1976Specification for ordinary and low heat Portland cement

IS 280 : 1978Specification for mild steel wire for general purposes

IS 401 : 1982Code of practice for preservation of timber

IS 455 : 1976Specification for Portland slag cement

IS 456 : 1978Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete

IS 654 : 1972Specification for clay roofing tiles, Mangalore pattern

IS 712 : 1973Specification for building limes

IS 723 : 1972Specification for mild steel wire nails

IS 883 : 1970Code of practice for use of structural timber in building(material, grading and design)

IS 1464 : 1973Specification for clay ridge and ceiling tiles

IS 1489 : 1976 Specification for Portland pozzolanacement

IS 2527 : 1984 Codeof practice for fixing rain-water gutters anddownpipes for roof drainage