What is BS EN 1304 - Specifications for clay roofing tiles and fittings about?
BS EN 1304 is a European standard for clay roofing tiles and fittings that aims to provide manufacturers with the best industry practices to demonstrate and improve overall construction material quality by making them stronger and more durable.
BS EN 1304 specifies requirements for clay roofing tiles and fittings for pitched roof coverings and wall cladding and lining. BS EN 1304 applies to all tiles and fittings.
Clay roofing tiles and clay fittings which conform to BS EN 1304 are suitable for use as roof coverings, vertical wall cladding and lining.
Who is BS EN 1304 - Specifications for clay roofing tiles and fittings for?
BS EN 1304 on clay roofing tiles and fittings is useful for:
- Companies offering roofing services
- Terracotta building product manufacturers
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
- Builders and architects
Why should you use BS EN 1304 - Specifications for clay roofing tiles and fittings?
Clay tile roofs have been used for hundreds of years, proving that they can withstand the test of time. Clay tiles are the number one choice for many residential and commercial structures because of their unique style, colour, and durability. They are also lightweight and durable.
In this regard, BS EN 1304 covers the structural characteristics, geometric characteristics, physical and mechanical characteristics and provides guidance on marking and labelling as well as evaluation of conformity of the clay roofing tiles. As a result, you can determine the performance of tiles and fittings with respective to its permeability, flexural strength, frost and fire resistance properties.
BS EN 1304 also provides definitions specific to tiles and fittings with sidelock and headlock and tiles with sidelock only.
Overall, BS EN 1304 defines the minimum requirements for a product which if satisfactory at the time of delivery will ensure that the product is able to perform its function in relation to the performance levels declared for it, whilst subjected to the changes that occur in such materials during normal conditions of use.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of clay tiles, complying with BS EN 1304 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your products, thus determining whether or not they are fit for purpose.
