Private rented property standards guidance

The roof structure must be sufficient to support the dead loads of the roof, (weight of the roof structure and covering) and all live loads (people, snow wind) 

The roof coverings must be fully weatherproof. They must be designed and constructed to prevent water infiltration and include appropriate slopes, drainage systems and waterproof membrane and have proper ventilation to prevent moisture build up within the roof space.

Roofs should be able to withstand local wind speeds with materials and fastening methods that prevent uplift. 

• There must be no missing or loose or damaged roof tiles/slates
• There must be no missing or loose or damaged ridge tiles.
• There must be no missing loose or damaged sections of roof verge or ridge tile pointing/flashing
• The use of a bitumen/felt covering to repair a defective pitched roof and the use of bituminous tape (flash band) as an alternative to metal flashings are not acceptable