Invitation to Tender for the Roof on Datchet Library, 8 Horton Road, Datchet, SL3 9ER

Datchet Parish Council

Specification for the roofing works on Datchet Library,

8 Horton Road, Datchet, SL3 9ER

To include for all the goods and materials required, delivery, any necessary ground works, scaffolding, all labour and roofing works and any other ancillary items, as detailed below.

1. Scaffolding

i. To supply and erect scaffolding to allow all the roofing works to be carried out, on all slopes and pitches, including higher tier sections where required.

ii. To apply to RBWM highways for permission to erect the scaffolding and to cover the cost of any license fees required.

iii. To supply and erect security fencing around the base of the scaffolding to safeguard the public and ensure the scaffold is secure.

iv. To supply and fix warning signs and lights, as necessary, to the security fencing as maybe required by HSE or other legislation

v. On completion of the works, dismantle all scaffolding, security fencing and signs, and remove from site

2. Roofing works

i. To carefully take off the existing roof covering to all elevations of the high level, the lower left-hand level and the rear low-pitched roof including all slates, battens, old lead and ridge tiles.

ii. To sort through the slates and ridge tiles and put all good ones aside ready for re-use.

iii. To supply and fit new treated 25 x 50mm roof battens and fix to the rafters on top of a high-quality breathable roofing membrane to all exposed roof elevations.

iv. To re-use all good slates to reinstate the roof, supplying natural Welsh slates as needed to make up the shortfall due to breakages.

v. To supply new lead flashing which will be used against all chimneys and abutments on top of metal soakers.

vi. To re-bed the ridge tiles on a 3:1 sand and cement mix to leave sound and watertight.

vii. Water test all gutters and replace any leaking connections or seal joints.

viii. On completion all rubbish to be taken away, gutters cleaned out and the area to be left clean and tidy.

3. Skips

i. To supply 2 No. 8 yard builders skips to be located on the Parish Council owned land at the rear of the building, and not on the highway. Extra skips to be agreed at a similar rate if required. Additional information: To register your interest, and to arrange a site visit either email or call the Parish Office.