What is BS EN 14618 - terminology and classification of agglomerated stone about?
Agglomerated stone is composed of mechanically fragmented stone material mixed with a cementitious binder and then sawn into slabs, tiles, and other architectural elements.
BS EN 14618 discusses the terminology and classification for agglomerated stone. BS EN 14618 provides the industry and manufacturers with common ground for clear communication to discuss, research, and make buyer / vendor agreements about agglomerated stone.
BS EN 14618 specifies the terminology and classification of the agglomerated stone products.
Note 1: All other agglomerated stones products not intended to be used for flooring, wall finishes, and similar uses (like drainage channels, structural elements, etc.) are excluded from the field of BS EN 14618.
Note 2: BS EN 14618 is not applicable to terrazzo tiles covered by BS EN 13748-1 and BS EN 13748-2.
Who is BS EN 14618 - terminology and classification of agglomerated stone for?
BS EN 14618 on terminology and classification of agglomerated stone are useful for:
- The stone processing industry
- The construction industry
- Manufacturers and designers of agglomerated stone products
- Suppliers and distributors of agglomerated stone products
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Entities involved with masonry work
- Building / construction engineers
- Researchers / petrologists
Why should you use BS EN 14618 - terminology and classification of agglomerated stone?
Agglomerated stone products are industrial products mainly made of hydraulic cement, resin, or a mixture of both, stones, and other additions. They are industrially manufactured in geometrical shapes at fixed plants by moulding techniques.
They are put on the market in the form of rough blocks, rough slabs, slabs, tiles, dimensional stone works, and any other cut to size products.
BS EN 14618 provides you with terminology for agglomerated stones in terms of:
- Fragmented aggregates
- Paste components
Terminology for the manufacturing process and the final product has also been provided by BS EN 14618.
Classification of agglomerated stone is based on:
- Type of binder
- Mineral nature of aggregates
BS EN 14618 guidelines on terminology and classification help clear communication across the industry; and among buyers and vendors. This facilitates selection of the right product.
