What is BS EN 544 - Bitumen shingles with mineral and/or synthetic reinforcements about?
BS EN 544 is a European Standard on bitumen shingles with mineral and/or synthetic reinforcements. The main aim of BS EN 544 is to provide best industry guidance to ensure construction materials contribute to the structural integrity of civil engineering works.
BS EN 544 specifies the properties, performance and methods of test of the finished bitumen shingles prior to them being laid on the roof.
BS EN 544 applies to bitumen shingles where the water tightness of the system is ensured by overlapping, by different adhesive systems or a combination of these, according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions, intended to be laid as covering for pitched roofs and/or wall cladding.
BS EN 544 applies only to bitumen shingles with a mineral reinforcement, synthetic reinforcement or a mixture of the two.
Note: BS EN 544 does not include design requirements, installation techniques and roof system performance.
Who is BS EN 544 - Bitumen shingles with mineral and/or synthetic reinforcements for?
BS EN 544 on bitumen shingles is useful for:
- Bituminous product manufacturers
- Companies providing roofing solutions
- Construction industry
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 544 - Bitumen shingles with mineral and/or synthetic reinforcements?
The performance of a roof covering manufactured from bitumen products depends not only on the properties of the product but also on the design, application and performance of the roof considered as a whole, in conjunction with the environment and conditions of use.
In this regard, BS EN 544 provides the geometrical properties, mechanical properties, test sampling and methods to test finished bitumen shingles prior to them being laid on the roof.
BS EN 544 also includes rules for marking, labelling and provides a clause for evaluation of conformity.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of bitumen shingles, adhering to BS EN 544 can help with test materials, sampling inspection, and constantly improving in-process quality control to provide higher quality roofing solutions.
