Rates, Norms & Durations / Building & Construction
Roofs & Waterproofing
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| Activity | Entry (verbatim) | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium RoofingMetal Roof Decking | Aluminium Roofing Metal roof works are usually carried out with 2 men gangs of skilled labour. The rates do not include for the timber backing structures etc. Flat Roof Aluminium Work = 2.8 m2/day Sloping Roof Aluminium Work = 1.9 m2/day2 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Aluminium Roofing |
| Asbestos Roofs Sheeted Roofs | Asbestos Type Roofs A typical rate of 39 m2/day | 39 m2 per dayper dayParsed | Asbestos Roofs |
| Asphalt RoofsFlat & Layered Roofs | Asphalt Roofs Usually carried out with a 2 man gang with an additional 1 or 2 labourers. A typical composite rate of 45 m2/day | 45 m2 per dayper dayParsed | Asphalt Roofs |
| Copper RoofingMetal Roof Decking | Metal roof works are usually carried out with 2 men gangs of skilled labour. The rates do not include for the timber backing structures etc. Copper Roofing Flat Roof Copper Work = 3.0 m2/day Sloping Roof Copper Work = 2.7 m2/day2 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Copper Roofing |
| Felt RoofsFlat & Layered Roofs | Built-Up Felt Roofs Usually carried out with a minimum of a 1 man gang with a labourer. Large Roof Areas = 52 m2/day Smaller or Complicated Areas = 35 m2/day2 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Felt Roofs |
| Gravel ChippingsThermal & Moisture Protection | Roof Protections Gravel & Chippings - Allow a rate of 1.4 tonnes/day for transporting and laying out solar reflective chippings. | 1.4 t per dayper dayParsed | Gravel Chippings |
| Guttering & PipesRainwater Works | DownPipes 75 mm UPVC Pipes 3.3 m/hr 75 mm Cast Iron Pipes 2.1 m/hr 72 mm Aluminium Pipe System 2.5 m/hr Guttering 75 mm UPVC Gutter 3.1 m/hr 75 mm Cast Iron Gutter 2.5 m/hr 72 mm Aluminium Gutter System 2.9 m/hr Fittings A composite rate has been calculated to be used as an extra-over basis for all pipe fittings etc. 75 mm UPVC Fittings 3.1 no/hr 75 mm Cast Iron Fittings 2.2 no/hr 72 mm Aluminium Fittings 1.9 no/hr9 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Guttering & Pipes |
| Lead RoofingMetal Roof Decking | Metal roof works are usually carried out with 2 men gangs of skilled labour. The rates do not include for the timber backing structures etc. Lead Roofing Flat Roof Lead Work = 2.5 m2/day Sloping Roof Lead Work = 2.1 m2/day2 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Lead Roofing |
| Metal DeckingMetal Roof Decking | Metal Decking SystemsUsually carried out with a minimum of a 3 man gang with a labourer.Large Roof Areas = 70 m2/daySmaller or Complicated Areas = 28 m2/dayMetal DeckingTask / DescriptionSlow Ave Fast Units Metal Decking, large areas- 70.0 - m2/day Metal Decking, small or complicated- 28.0 - m2/day Titanium Sheeted Roofs- 9.5 - m2/day Copper Roofs, flat work- 3.0 - m2/day Copper Roofs, sloping work- 2.7 - m2/day Zinc Roofs, flat work- 2.4 - m2/day Zinc Roofs, sloping work- 2.1 - m2/day Aluminium Roofs, flat work- 2.8 - m2/day Aluminium Roofs, sloping work- 1.9 - m2/day Lead Roofs, flat work- 2.5 - m2/day Lead Roofs, sloping work- 2.1 - m2/day Lead Roofs, dormer cheeks- 1.3 - m2/day Lead Roofs, flat gutters- 88.0 - m/day Lead Roofs, flat copings- 76.0 - m/day Lead Roofs, stepped gutters- 3.5 - m/day Lead Roofs, shaped copings- 3.3 - m/day Lead Roofs, cover step flashings- 3.2 - m/day Lead Roofs, rooflight flashings- 0.8 - no/day Lead Roofs, domed roof coverings- 0.7 - m2/day2 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Metal Decking |
| Metal FeaturesMetal Roof Decking | Metal Roof Features Composite rates have been calculated to provide an approximation of the time elements for these ancillary parts to metal roofs. Dormer Cheeks 1.36 m2/day Flat Gutter & Coping Flashings negligible time Step Gutter & Shaped Copings 3.50 m/day Cover Step Flashings 3.20 m/day Roof Light Flashing 0.80 no/day Dome Structures 0.75 m2/day5 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Metal Features |
| P.V.C. SheetingThermal & Moisture Protection | P.V.C. Sheeting Usually carried out with a minimum of a 3 man gang with a labourer. Large Roof Areas = 50 m2/day Smaller Areas = 40 m2/day2 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | P.V.C. Sheeting |
| Polythene Waterproofing Thermal & Moisture Protection | Polythene Sheeting Sheet materials (DPC/DPM's etc) fixed to prepared concrete surfaces. Horizontal Surfaces = 20.0 m2/hr | 20 m2 per hrper hrParsed | Polythene Waterproofing |
| Profiled SheetingSheeted Roofs | Profiled Sheeting Systems Usually carried out with a minimum of a 2 man gang. Large Roof Areas = 54 m2/day | 54 m2 per dayper dayParsed | Profiled Sheeting |
| Roof Insulation | Polystyrene Boarding Expanded Polystyrene Boards 8.55 m2/hr Glass Fibre Wool Fix 50 mm Rocksil between joists Low Pitch Roof 12.00 m2/hr Normal Pitch Roof 19.00 m2/hr3 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Roof Insulation |
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| Sheeted RoofsSheeted Roofs | Sheeted RoofsTask / DescriptionSlow Ave Fast Units PVC Sheeted Roofs, large areas- 50.0 - m2/day PVC Sheeted Roofs, small areas- 40.0 - m2/day Plastic Profiled Sheet Systems- 54.0 - m2/day | — | Sheeted Roofs |
| Slate RoofsTiled Roofs | Slate Roofs Usually carried out with a 2 man gang, sometimes with an additional labourer. Natural Welsh Slate 3.5-5 mm thick 18.0 m2/day Natural Cumbrian 8-11 mm thick 8.5 m2/day Asbestos Slates 36.0 m2/day3 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Slate Roofs |
| Tiled RoofsTiled Roofs | Usually carried out with a 2 man gang with 1 labourer. The rates include for felting, battening and fixing of tiles etc. Concrete Interlocking Tiles 52 m2/day Clay Pan Tiles 26 m2/day2 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Tiled Roofs |
| Titanium RoofingMetal Roof Decking | Titanium Roofing System Metal roof works are usually carried out with 2 men gangs of skilled labour. The rates do not include for the timber backing structures etc. Titanium roof on multiple sub‑layers. Typical composite rate of 9.5 m2/day. Installation Typical timing and sequence of works. This is for an order of 5,000 m2 (HK Station Upper & Lower Roofs)... Element Week Manpower Temporary Works 0 - 2 5 Metal Decking 2 - 3 12 Gutter Subframe 3 - 6 6 Vapour Barrier 4 - 13 4 Rockwool 4 – 13 44 Cement Board 4 – 13 6 Ice / Water Shield 4 – 13 4 Gutter Lining 6 - 9 4 Aluminium Cladding / Subframe 6 – 11 6 Titanium Cladding 8 – 17 17 Aluminium Pannelling 9 - 14 6 | 9.5 m2 per dayper dayParsed | Titanium Roofing |
| Waterproofing | Task / DescriptionSlow Ave Fast Units Asphalt coatings, horizontal surfaces3.5 4.2 5.8 m2/hr Asphalt coatings, vertical surfaces1.2 1.7 2.2 m2/hr Bituminous Brushed application, 2 coats4.8 5.0 6.3 m2/hr Bituminous Brushed application, 3 coats3.3 3.5 4.4 m2/hr Bituminous Sheets, horizontal surfaces3.8 4.0 4.8 m2/hr Bituminous Sheets, vertical surfaces3.3 3.5 4.2 m2/hr Polythene Sheets, horizontal surfaces- 20.0 - m2/hr Bentonite Sheets, horizontal surfaces18.7 25.0 31.3 m2/hr Bentonite Sheets, vertical surfaces11.2 15.0 17.3 m2/hr Epoxy Based application, 1 coat- 75.0 - m2/hr Epoxy Based application, 2 coat- 38.0 - m2/hr8 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Waterproofing |
| Zinc RoofingMetal Roof Decking | Zinc Roofing Metal roof works are usually carried out with 2 men gangs of skilled labour. The rates do not include for the timber backing structures etc. Flat Roof Zinc Work = 2.3 m2/day Sloping Roof Zinc Work = 1.9 m2/day2 rate statements found; left for an editor | — | Zinc Roofing |
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These values were contributed by members and reflect the conditions, methods and regions they worked in. They are a starting point for estimating, not a standard. Check them against your own records, the site conditions and the contract before relying on them.