What is BS EN 13170 – Specification for factory made products of expanded cork about?
BS EN 13170 specifies the requirements for factory made products of expanded cork, which are used for the thermal insulation of buildings. The products are made with granulated cork agglomerated without additional binders and are delivered as boards with or without facings or coatings. Products covered by BS EN 13170 are also used in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels; the performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered. BS EN 13170 describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking, and labelling.
Note1: BS EN 13170 does not specify the required level of a given property to be achieved by a product to: demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application are to be found in regulations or non-conflicting standards.
Note2: Products with a declared thermal resistance lower than 0,25 m2⋅K/W, or a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,060 W/(m⋅K), at 10 °C, are not covered by BS EN 13170.
Who is BS EN 13170 - Specification for factory made products of expanded cork for?
BS EN 13170 on expanded cork is useful for:
- Thermal insulation products manufacturers
- Expanded cork producers
- Quality control department
Why should you use BS EN 13170 - Specification for factory made products of expanded cork?
Expanded cork is a very good thermal insulator. Cork is made up of countless tiny cells that are filled with air. The air serves to effectively block most heat from getting through a layer of cork. BS EN 13170 provides characteristics that can be used while production of the expanded cork. This will ensure that your product is efficient in its performance. BS EN 13170 provides test methods that helps to determine the durability and safety against fire.
