Tenement refurbishment projects

UNDERSTANDING TENEMENT ROOFS

In Scotland, tenements are a defining feature of our towns and cities, from the grand sandstone buildings of the 19th century to modern apartment blocks of today. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, a tenement is defined as a building (or part of one) that:

Contains two or more flats, at least two of which are designed to be owned separately, and are divided horizontally (for example, one flat above another). Types of Tenement Buildings come in many forms, including:

• Traditional sandstone tenements (2–5 storeys), built between 1840 and 1919, often with shop units at ground level and flats above.
• Four-in-a-block homes, built between the World Wars by local authorities or private builders, sometimes with side or rear access staircases.
• Converted townhouses or older commercial buildings, pre-1919, now subdivided into multiple flats.
• Post-war and modern multi-storey blocks, including deck-access or maisonette-style properties, many owned or managed by Registered Social Landlords.
• Contemporary private apartment blocks, built from the post-war period right through to today, even newly constructed flats still fall under the definition of a tenement.

WHY TENEMENT ROOFS NEED SPECIALIST SUPPORT

Tenement roofs are shared by multiple property owners, any refurbishment project requires careful coordination, clear specification, and compliance with strict building regulations and standards.

AccuRoof, a part of SIG Roofing supports building surveyors, factors, and contractors through every stage, from specification to warranty handover, ensuring your refurbishment runs smoothly, on time, and compliant.

WHY WORK WITH ACCUROOF?

When you’re refurbishing tenement roofs, you need more than just materials, you need confidence.

• End-to-end technical support, from slate selection to installation and material warranties
• Full compliance with BS 5534 & BS 5250
• Project coordination across surveyors, factors, and contractors
• Access to ONE WARRANTY, a single warranty covering your whole roof system
• Trusted expertise, backed by SIG Roofing’s nationwide network

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: TENEMENT REFURBISHMENT, GLASGOW

Collaboration with Roofing Advisors UK Ltd

Don’t just take our word for it, see how AccuRoof supported this customer with their tenement refurbishment project.

Challenge:

A traditional tenement required a full roof replacement. The old concrete tiles were failing and needed to be replaced with a long-lasting natural slate solution that met British Standards.

Solution:

CPD presentation delivered to Perspective Building Consultancy on Natural Slates and ONE WARRANTY. Specification raised for Gallegas 35 Heavy by Cupa (400×250mm, CUPA PIZARRAS). Early coordination with the surveyor ensured accurate scheduling before tender. Roofing Advisors UK Ltd were appointed; deliveries managed by John Harrigain, SIG Roofing Linwood.

Result:

Roof fully refurbished with Gallegas 35 Heavy by Cupa (Shortlisted for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025 (Roof Slating category). Strong, ongoing relationship with Perspective Building Consultancy for future projects.

“AccuRoof’s support made a complex project run effortlessly — from specification through to completion.” — Gemma Boyce, Associate Director, Perspective Building Consultancy

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GALLEGAS HEAVY 35 BY CUPA

Gallegas 35 Heavy by Cupa is a blue/grey slate that offers the skilled slater a budget option with a rustic installed appearance. Suitable for conversion, refurbishment and self-build projects in Scotland.

• Conforms to BS EN 12326-1:2014 – T1/S1/W1
• 100 Year Warranty, T&C’s apply.
• Meets the requirements of NHBC Standards
• Meets the requirements of NHBC Standards

Gallegas 35 Heavy Textured, Blue Grey Natural Slate : SIGA

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

If you’re a building surveyor, factor, or roofing contractor involved in tenement refurbishment, our team is ready to help.

• Free CPD sessions on slating and compliance
• Full specification documents for tender
• Material scheduling and delivery planning
• Warranty guidance and aftercare support

Simplify your next project with AccuRoof, a part of SIG Roofing specification expertise.

Serving projects across Scotland

Helpful links

Tenement Management Scheme and repairs – mygov.scot