Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/ 50 % relative humidity)

This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures to evaluate irreversible dimensional changes of test specimens and full size products with time under constant normal laboratory conditions. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.

Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Dimensionsstabilität im Normalklima (23°C/50% relative Luftfeuchte)

Diese Europäische Norm legt Prüfeinrichtungen und Verfahren zur Bestimmung irreversibler Dimensions-änderungen von Probekörpern und Produkten in Liefermaßen in Abhängigkeit von der Zeit bei Normalklima fest. Sie gilt für Wärmedämmstoffe.

Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de la stabilité dimensionnelle dans des conditions de laboratoire constantes et normales (23°C/50% d'humidité relative)

La présente Norme européenne spécifie l'équipement et les modes opératoires permettant d'évaluer les
modifications irréversibles des dimensions des éprouvettes et des produits en vraies dimensions, avec le
temps, dans des conditions de laboratoire normales et constantes. Elle s’applique aux produits isolants
thermiques.

Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Preskus dimenzijske stabilnosti pri konstantnih laboratorijskih pogojih (23 °C/50-odstotna relativna vlažnost zraka)

Ta evropski standard določa opremo in postopke za ocenjevanje postopnih nepovratnih dimenzijskih sprememb testnih vzorcev in izdelkov v naravni velikosti pri nespremenljivih normalnih laboratorijskih pogojih. Uporablja se za toplotnoizolacijske proizvode.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
12-Mar-2013
ICS
91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
 
91.120.10 - Thermal insulation of buildings
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 88 - Thermal insulating materials and products
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 88/WG 1 - Common general test methods
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
07-Apr-2025
Completion Date
07-May-2025
Directive
305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
89/106/EEC - Construction products
Ref Project
SIST EN 1603:2013 - Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/50 % relative humidity)

Relations

Replaces
EN 1603:1996/A1:2006 - Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23°C/50 % relative humidity)
Effective Date
20-Mar-2013
Replaces
EN 1603:1996/AC:1997 - Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23°C/50% relative humidity)
Effective Date
20-Mar-2013
Replaces
EN 1603:1996 - Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/50 % relative humidity)
Effective Date
21-Dec-2011

Overview

EN 1603:2013 - Thermal insulating products for building applications - specifies equipment and procedures to measure irreversible dimensional changes of thermal insulation products kept under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 ± 2 °C / 50 ± 5 % RH). Prepared by CEN/TC 88, this test method is intended for quality control, comparison and the support of product standards and regulatory compliance across Europe.

Key Topics and Requirements

  • Scope: Evaluates dimensional stability (length, width, deviation from flatness) of test specimens and full-size products over time under normal laboratory climate.
  • Test conditions: Temperature (23 ± 2) °C and relative humidity (50 ± 5) %; specimens conditioned with major faces exposed.
  • Test methods:
    • Method A - Measurement of full-size product linear dimensions (use EN 822 measuring equipment). Used when permitted total change (∆ε) ≥ 1 %.
    • Method B - Measurement on smaller test specimens using a fixed frame with dial gauge, metal plates (B1) or wires (B2). Used when 0.1 % < ∆ε < 1 %.
    • Method C - Measurement of deviation from flatness on full-size product (use EN 825). Requires 0.5 mm accuracy.
  • Specimen sizes: Thickness = original product thickness. Method B1: typically 500 × 500 mm (min >250 × 250 mm); B2: 250 × 250 mm; full-size for A and C.
  • Sampling and number: Follow relevant product standard; otherwise at least three specimens if cut from a full-size product.
  • Timing and measurement frequency: Initial measurement, then at 28-day intervals (minimum 28 days total). Optional additional checks at 1, 3, 7, 14 days for finer curves. Continue until change between last two readings is < 10 % of the permitted total change.
  • Calculation and reporting: Length/width changes are expressed as percentages; flatness as mm/m. Results rounded per method (Method A: 0.5 %, B: 0.1 %). Test report must reference EN 1603 and include product ID, pre-test history, conditioning, deviations, individual and mean results.
  • Accuracy and precision: Measurement accuracy should be at least ∆ε/10. Repeatability ≈ 0.4 %; reproducibility ≈ 0.7 % (ISO 5725-2 basis).

Applications and Users

  • Manufacturers and R&D teams: product development, formulation and dimensional quality control for thermal insulation.
  • Independent test laboratories and certification bodies: conformity testing, type testing and verification for CE marking or product declarations.
  • Specifiers, architects and engineers: performance assessment for selection and detailing of insulation materials in building projects.
  • Regulators and procurement: ensuring product stability claims meet normative requirements.

Related Standards

  • EN 822 (length & width), EN 823 (thickness), EN 825 (flatness)
  • EN 1602, EN 1604, EN 1605, EN 1606 (related thermal insulation test methods)
  • ISO 5725-2 (accuracy, repeatability & reproducibility)

Keywords: EN 1603:2013, dimensional stability, thermal insulating products, 23 °C/50 % RH, laboratory test method, CEN, insulation testing, product standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 1603:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/ 50 % relative humidity)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures to evaluate irreversible dimensional changes of test specimens and full size products with time under constant normal laboratory conditions. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.

This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures to evaluate irreversible dimensional changes of test specimens and full size products with time under constant normal laboratory conditions. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.

EN 1603:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials; 91.120.10 - Thermal insulation of buildings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1603:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1603:1996/A1:2006, EN 1603:1996/AC:1997, EN 1603:1996. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 1603:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Preskus dimenzijske stabilnosti pri konstantnih laboratorijskih pogojih (23 °C/50-odstotna relativna vlažnost zraka)Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Dimensionsstabilität im Normalklima (23°C/50% relative Luftfeuchte)Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de la stabilité dimensionnelle dans des conditions de laboratoire constantes et normales (23°C/50% d'humidité relative)Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/50 % relative humidity)91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1603:2013SIST EN 1603:2013en,fr,de01-julij-2013SIST EN 1603:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 1603
March 2013 ICS 91.100.60 Supersedes EN 1603:1996English Version
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/ 50 % relative humidity)
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de la stabilité dimensionnelle dans des conditions de laboratoire constantes et normales (23°C/50% d'humidité relative)
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Dimensionsstabilität im Normalklima (23°C/50% relative Luftfeuchte) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 December 2012.
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The revision of this standard contains no major changes, only minor corrections and clarifications of an editorial nature. This European Standard is one of a series of standards which specify test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulating materials and products. lt supports a series of product standards for thermal insulating materials and products which derive from the Council Directive of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (Directive 89/106/EEC) through the consideration of the essential requirements. This European Standard has been drafted for applications in building, but it may also be used in other areas where it is relevant. This European test standard is one of the following group of interrelated standards on test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulation materials and products, all of which fall within the scope of CEN/TC 88:  EN 822, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of length and width  EN 823, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of thickness  EN 824, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of squareness  EN 825, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of flatness  EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour  EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of the apparent density  EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/50 % relative humidity)  EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions  EN 1605, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of deformation under specified compressive load and temperature conditions  EN 1606, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compressive creep SIST EN 1603:2013
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