What is BS EN 15283-2 - Test methods for gypsum fibre boards about?
BS EN 15283 is a European Standard on gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement. The main aim of the BS EN 15283 series is to provide the best industry guidance to ensure gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement contribute to the structural integrity of construction works.
BS EN 15283-2 is the second part of the BS EN 15283 series that specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum fibre boards intended to be used in building construction works including those intended for secondary manufacturing operations.
Gypsum fibre boards are selected for use according to their type, size, thickness and edge profile. The boards may be used, for example, to provide dry lining finishes to walls, to fixed and suspended ceilings, to partitions, or as cladding to structural columns and beams. Other uses may be for floors and sheathing applications
Note: BS EN 15283-2 does not cover gypsum fibre boards that have been subject to any secondary manufacturing operations (e.g., insulating composite panels, boards with thin lamination etc.).
Who is BS EN 15283-2 – Test methods for gypsum fibre boards for?
BS EN 15283-2 on gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement is useful for:
- Manufacturers of gypsum boards
- Cement and gypsum industry
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
- Builders and architects
- Quality control and testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 15283-2 - Test methods for gypsum fibre boards ?
Gypsum fibre boards are composed of set gypsum plaster reinforced with dispersed fibres, which may be inorganic and/or organic, to form flat rectangular boards. They may contain additives and/or fillers to impart additional properties. The surfaces may vary according to their use. The edges and the ends may be profiled to suit the application. It includes boards designed to receive either direct surface decoration or gypsum plaster.
In this regard, BS EN 15283-2 covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product and the reference tests for these characteristics and also provides for the evaluation of the conformity of the product.
BS EN 15283-2 ensures the gypsum fibre boards offer the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength, and thermal resistance.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of gypsum fibre boards, complying with BS EN 15283-2 can help demonstrate the performance and quality of your product, ensuring that are fit for the intended use.
