CEN/TC 254/SC 1 - Bitumen sheets

TC - clarification of testing

This European Standard applies to the apparatus and the test procedure used for the determination of the adhesion of granules to factory made bituminous sheets for roofing. It can also be used in other areas where it is relevant.

This European Standard specifies definitions and characteristics for flexible reinforced bitumen sheets for which the intended use is roofing. This covers sheets used as top layers, intermediate layers and underlayers. It does not cover reinforced bitumen sheets for waterproofing used as underlays for discontinuous roofing.
This European Standard does not cover waterproofing sheets which are intended to be used fully bonded under bituminous products (e.g. asphalt) directly applied at high temperature, specified by EN 14695.

This European Standard specifies the determination of flexibility of bitumen sheets at low temperatures. The test can be carried out on the upper or lower face of the sheet either at a predetermined temperature or successively at different temperature steps to determine the cold bending temperature which represents a limiting temperature. Therefore, the test can be used to confirm a minimum cold bending temperature for a product or to determine the specific cold bending temperature for the product e.g. to determine the change of these properties as a result of artificial ageing.
In the case of sheets with the same bituminous compound on both sides and where the reinforcement is placed in the cross section visually closer to the upper surface, the test is performed on the bottom face only.
If the upper surface is covered with a non woven (e.g. tissue, fleece etc.) or metal facing, the test is performed on the bottom side only.
If the sheet on the upper surface is covered with permanent light surface protection and where the reinforcement is placed in the cross section visually closer to the upper surface, the test is performed on the bottom side only.

This European Standard specifies the determination of flow resistance of bitumen sheets at elevated temperature. The test is carried out at a specified temperature or consecutively at different temperatures in order to determine the flow resistance limit. Therefore, the test can be used to provide proof of the flow resistance required for a product or to determine the flow resistance limit specific to the product e.g. in order to establish the change in this behaviour as a result of artificial ageing.
The test is not applicable to bitumen sheets without reinforcement.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the tensile properties of bitumen sheets for roofing. The method is intended for the initial type testing and/or for quality control purposes.

This European Standard specifies a test method for determining the resistance to shearing of a joint between two adjacent sheets of the same bitumen-based roofing sheets. This European Standard is to be used for testing the joints in mechanically fastened or ballasted single layer bitumen roofing. It is not designed for testing fully bonded or multilayer built up roofing.

This European Standard describes the test for form stability of metal faced and/or metal cored bitumen sheets fully bonded to a substrate. Other types of bitumen sheets can also be tested in accordance with this standard where appropriate.

This European Standard specifies a methods for the determination of "overall thickness" (method A) and "overall or component thickness" (method B) and "mass per unit area" of bitumen sheets for roofing. The determination of overall thickness by method A is only applicable to unembossed sheets. The determination of overall thickness by method B is applicable to embossed and unembossed sheets and can also be used for composite thickness measurements.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the length, width and straightness of bitumen sheets for roofing.

This European Standard specifies the determination of the visible defects of bitumen sheets for roofing, which could influence the functional behaviour of these sheets.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the nail shank tear resistance of bitumen sheets for roofing. The method is for initial type testing and/or for quality control purposes.

This European Standard specifies a test method for determining the resistance to peeling of joints between two adjacent sheets of the same bitumen-based roofing sheets. This European Standard is to be used for testing the joints in mechanically fastened single layer bitumen roofing. It is not designed for testing fully bonded or multilayer built up roofing.

This European Standard specifies the determination of the dimensional stability of bitumen sheets with flexible plastic-based reinforcement. Sheets reinforced with different bases or those without reinforcement may also be tested using the standard. It is not applicable to bitumen sheets with metal internal foils or those with metal facings.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the length, width and straightness of bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the resistance tearing (nail shank) of bitumen sheets for roofing.

This document specifies definitions and characteristics for flexible reinforced bitumen sheets for which the intended use is roofing. This covers sheets used as top layers, intermediate layers and underlays.

This European Standard specifies the general rules how to select the samples of bitumen, plastic or rubber sheets for roof waterpoofing from which the test pieces are taken. lt also specifies the conditioning procedures to be followed before the test piece is cut from the sample.
This standard is appliable in conjunction with product charateristics on bitumen, plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing from which the test specimens are taken.

This Standard applies to the apparatus and the test procedure used for the determination of the adhesion of granules to factory made bituminous sheets for roofing. It can also be used in other areas where it is relevant.

This document specifies definitions and characteristics for flexible reinforced bitumen sheets for which the intended use is roofing. This covers sheets used as top layers, intermediate layers and underlayers. It does not cover reinforced bitumen sheets for waterproofing used as underlays for discontinuous roofing.
It does not cover waterproofing sheets which are intended to be used fully bonded under bituminous products (e.g. asphalt) directly applied at high temperature, specified by prEN 14695.

This European standard specifies the determination of flexibility of reinforced bitumen sheets at low temperatures. Sheets without reinforcement can also be tested using this standard. The test is carried out on the upper and lower faces of the sheet either at a predetermined temperature or successively at different temperature steps for determining the cold bending temperature which represents a limit temperature.

This European Standard describes a test for bitumen sheets with reinforcement to determine the flow properties of the coatings relative to the reinforcement at elevated temperature. The test is carried out on both the upper face and lower face of the sheet either at a specified temperature or consecutively at different temperatures in order to determine the heat resistance.

This document specifies definitions and characteristics of flexible reinforced bitumen sheets for which the intended use is as water vapour control layers for buildings. It specifies the requirements and test methods and provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products with the requirements of this document.

This European Standard specifies definitions and characteristics for flexible reinforced bitumen sheets for which the intended use is roofing. This covers sheets used as top layers, intermediate layers and underlayers. It does not cover reinforced bitumen sheets for waterproofing used as underlays for discontinuous roofing.
It does not cover waterproofing sheets which are intended to be used fully bonded under bituminous products (e.g. asphalt) directly applied at high temperature, specified by prEN 14695.