Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 4: Specifications for decking profiles and tiles

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of decking profiles and tiles made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics, usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC), for external use.
This part of EN 15534 is applicable to extruded profiles but also to tiles manufactured by other plastics processing techniques, e.g. injection moulding.
It is not applicable to kits (i.e. support rail profiles, cover strip profiles and hardware) which are out of the scope of this part of EN 15534.
EN 15534 1 specifies the test methods relevant to this part of EN 15534.
NOTE 1   For load bearing applications, modification factors for bending properties are defined in CEN/TS 15534-2 [1].
NOTE 2   For editorial reasons, in EN 15534 the abbreviation "WPC" is used for "composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics".

Verbundwerkstoffe aus cellulosehaltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten (üblicherweise Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe (WPC) oder Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffe (NFC) genannt) - Teil 4: Anforderungen an Profile und Formteile für Bodenbeläge

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Eigenschaften von Profilen und Formteilen für Bodenbeläge, die aus cellulosehaltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten hergestellt sind, üblicherweise Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe (WPC, en: wood-polymer composites) oder Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffe (NFC, en: natural fibre composites) genannt, für Anwendungen im Außenbereich fest.
Dieser Teil von EN 15534 gilt für extrudierte Profile, sowie für Formteile, die durch andere Kunststoffverarbeitungs-Verfahren, z. B. Spritzguss, hergestellt wurden.
Dieser Teil gilt nicht für Bausätze (d. h. Unterkonstruktionen, Profile für Deckleisten und Beschläge), die außerhalb des Anwendungsbereichs dieses Teils von EN 15534 liegen.
EN 15534 1 legt die für diesen Teil von EN 15534 zutreffenden Prüfverfahren fest.
ANMERKUNG   Aus redaktionellen Gründen wird in EN 15534 die Abkürzung „WPC” für „Verbundwerkstoffe aus Cellulosehaltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten“ verwendet.

Composites à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques (communément appelés composites bois-polymères (WPC) ou composites fibres d'origine naturelle (NFC)) - Partie 4: Spécifications relatives aux lames et dalles pour platelage

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques des lames et des dalles pour platelage à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques, communément appelées composites bois-polymères (WPC) ou composites fibres d'origine naturelle (NFC), destinées à être utilisées à l'extérieur.
La présente partie de l’EN 15534 est applicable aux lames extrudées mais aussi aux dalles fabriquées par d'autres techniques de transformation des plastiques, par exemple le moulage par injection.
Elle n’est pas applicable aux kits (c'est-à-dire aux profilés pour barres d'appui, couvre-joints et quincaillerie) qui ne relèvent pas du domaine d'application de la présente partie de l'EN 15534.
L’EN 15534 1 spécifie les méthodes d'essai pertinentes pour la présente partie de l'EN 15534.
NOTE   Pour des raisons éditoriales, dans l'EN 15534, l'abréviation « WPC » est utilisée pour « matériaux composites à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques ».

Kompoziti iz materialov na celulozni podlagi in plastomerov (navadno imenovani lesno-polimerni kompoziti (WPC) ali kompoziti iz naravnih vlaken (NFC)) - 4. del: Specifikacije za profile in ploščice talnih oblog

Standard EN 15534-4 določa lastnosti profilov in ploščic talnih oblog za zunanjo uporabo iz materialov na celulozni podlagi in plastomerov, navadno imenovanih lesno-polimerni kompoziti (WPC) ali kompoziti iz naravnih vlaken (NFC). Ta del standarda EN 15534 velja za ekstrudirane profile in tudi za ploščice, izdelane z drugimi postopki obdelave plastike, npr. vbrizgavanjem. Ne velja za komplete (npr. pomožni tirni profili, prekrivni profili in železnina), ki niso zajeti v tem delu standarda EN 15534. Standard EN 15534-1 določa preskusne metode, ki se nanašajo na ta del standarda EN 15534.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
21-Jan-2014
ICS
79.060.01 - Wood-based panels in general
 
79.080 - Semi-manufactures of timber
 
83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 249/WG 13 - Wood Plastics Composites (WPC)
Current Stage
9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
Start Date
04-Mar-2025
Completion Date
04-Mar-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 15534-4:2014 - Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 4: Specifications for decking profiles and tiles

Relations

Replaces
CEN/TS 15534-3:2007 - Wood-plastics composites (WPC) - Part 3: Characterisation of WPC products
Effective Date
08-Jun-2022

Overview

EN 15534-4:2014 (CEN) specifies requirements for decking profiles and tiles made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics - commonly called wood‑polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC) - intended for external use. The standard applies to extruded profiles and to tiles produced by other plastics processes (e.g. injection moulding). Kits (support rails, cover strips, hardware) are out of scope. Test methods referenced are given in EN 15534-1:2014.

Key topics and technical requirements

This part of EN 15534 defines the characteristics, testing and factory production control relevant to WPC decking. Major technical topics include:

  • Material declaration
    • Manufacturer must declare base polymer and cellulose content; reprocessed/recyclable materials allowed if compliant.
  • Appearance and production control
    • Visual comparison of production samples against control samples under specified illumination; control samples refreshed regularly.
  • Physical characteristics
    • Slip resistance (manufacturer selects method): pendulum (PV ≥ 36), inclination plane (Class C ≥ 24°) or dynamic coefficient (≥ 0.43).
    • Linear mass, dimensions, straightness and cupping - tolerances declared by manufacturer (linear mass ≥ 95% of declared).
  • Mechanical performance
    • Falling mass impact: specified test parameters (H = 700 mm, Ms = 1 000 g) and acceptance criteria for hollow and solid profiles.
    • Flexural properties: minimum peak load F'max (arithmetic mean ≥ 3 300 N, individual ≥ 3 000 N) and deflection limits under 500 N (mean ≤ 2.0 mm, individual ≤ 2.5 mm).
    • Creep behaviour: defined limits for long‑term deflection (e.g. ûS, ûSr) and statistical criteria (Cf, CV).
  • Durability
    • Resistance to biological decay (use classes 3 and 4 for above‑ground and ground contact) - test results declared; limited experience noted.
    • Resistance to artificial ageing and moisture - accelerated weathering tests (e.g. EN ISO 4892-2) and declarations of property change after exposure.
  • Quality control
    • Initial type testing and repeat testing after composition/geometry/process changes; minimum factory testing frequencies in Annex A.
  • Marking
    • Requirements for product identification and declared properties.

Applications

EN 15534-4:2014 is directly applicable to:

  • External decking boards, terraces, balconies, promenades and garden boardwalks made from WPC/NFC.
  • Decking tiles manufactured by extrusion, injection moulding or other plastics processes. It helps ensure safe, durable and consistent performance for outdoor flooring applications.

Who uses this standard

  • WPC/NFC manufacturers and product designers
  • Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies
  • Architects, specifiers and contractors selecting decking materials
  • Procurement officers and building authorities seeking harmonized performance criteria

Related standards

  • EN 15534-1:2014 - Test methods for characterisation of compounds and products
  • EN 15534-2 (CEN/TS) - Characterization of compounds / bending modification factors
  • EN 15534-5:2014 - Specifications for cladding profiles and tiles
  • EN ISO 4892-2, EN 927-6, EN 16472 - referenced artificial weathering and ageing methods

Keywords: EN 15534-4:2014, WPC, wood‑polymer composites, NFC, decking profiles, decking tiles, CEN standard, decking standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 15534-4:2014 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 4: Specifications for decking profiles and tiles". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics of decking profiles and tiles made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics, usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC), for external use. This part of EN 15534 is applicable to extruded profiles but also to tiles manufactured by other plastics processing techniques, e.g. injection moulding. It is not applicable to kits (i.e. support rail profiles, cover strip profiles and hardware) which are out of the scope of this part of EN 15534. EN 15534 1 specifies the test methods relevant to this part of EN 15534. NOTE 1 For load bearing applications, modification factors for bending properties are defined in CEN/TS 15534-2 [1]. NOTE 2 For editorial reasons, in EN 15534 the abbreviation "WPC" is used for "composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics".

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of decking profiles and tiles made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics, usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC), for external use. This part of EN 15534 is applicable to extruded profiles but also to tiles manufactured by other plastics processing techniques, e.g. injection moulding. It is not applicable to kits (i.e. support rail profiles, cover strip profiles and hardware) which are out of the scope of this part of EN 15534. EN 15534 1 specifies the test methods relevant to this part of EN 15534. NOTE 1 For load bearing applications, modification factors for bending properties are defined in CEN/TS 15534-2 [1]. NOTE 2 For editorial reasons, in EN 15534 the abbreviation "WPC" is used for "composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics".

EN 15534-4:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 79.060.01 - Wood-based panels in general; 79.080 - Semi-manufactures of timber; 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 15534-4:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to CEN/TS 15534-3:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verbundwerkstoffe aus Cellulose haltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten (üblicherweise Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe (WPC) oder natürliche Faserverbundwerkstoffe (NFC) genannt) - Teil 4: Anforderungen an Profile und Platten für BodenbelägeComposites à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques (communément appelés composites bois-polymères (WPC) ou composites fibres d'origine naturelle (NFC)) - Partie 4: Spécifications relatives aux lames et dalles pour platelageComposites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 4: Specifications for decking profiles and tiles83.140.99Drugi izdelki iz gume in polimernih materialovOther rubber and plastics products79.080Polizdelki iz lesaSemi-manufactures of timberICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15534-4:2014SIST EN 15534-4:2014en,fr,de01-maj-2014SIST EN 15534-4:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 15534-4
January 2014 ICS 79.080; 83.140.99 Supersedes CEN/TS 15534-3:2007English Version
Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 4: Specifications for decking profiles and tiles
Composites à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques (communément appelés composites bois-polymères (WPC) ou composites fibres d'origine naturelle (NFC)) - Partie 4: Spécifications relatives aux lames et dalles pour platelage
Verbundwerkstoffe aus cellulosehaltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten (üblicherweise Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe (WPC) oder Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffe (NFC) genannt) -Teil 4: Anforderungen an Profile und Formteile für Bodenbeläge This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 November 2013.
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Minimum frequencies of testing for factory production control purposes . 13 Bibliography . 14
— splitting into Parts 4 and 5 of CEN/TS 15534-3:2007; — change of the status from Technical Specification to European Standard; — complete technical review of the document; — change of the Scope from characterization to specification of the products. EN 15534 consists of the following parts: — EN 15534-1, Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) — Part 1: Test methods for characterization of compounds and products — prEN 15534-2, Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) — Part 2: Characterization of compounds1) — EN 15534-4, Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) — Part 4: Specifications for decking profiles and tiles — EN 15534-5, Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) — Part 5: Specifications for cladding profiles and tiles — prEN 15534-6, Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) — Part 6: Specifications for fencing profiles and systems1) — prEN 15534-7, Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) — Part 7: Specifications for general purpose profiles in external applications1)
1) In preparation. SIST EN 15534-4:2014
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This article outlines the specifications for decking profiles and tiles made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics, commonly referred to as wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fiber composites (NFC). These products are designed for external use. The standard applies to extruded profiles as well as tiles made using other plastic processing techniques such as injection molding. However, it does not apply to kits or support rail profiles, cover strip profiles, and hardware. The article also highlights that there are modification factors for bending properties in load-bearing applications, as defined by CEN/TS 15534-2. Furthermore, the abbreviation "WPC" is used in the standard as an abbreviation for "composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics."

記事のタイトル：EN 15534-4:2014 - セルロースベースの材料と熱可塑性プラスチックから作られた複合材料（通常は木-プラスチック複合材（WPC）または天然繊維複合材（NFC）と呼ばれる）- 第4部：デッキプロファイルとタイルの仕様 記事の内容：この欧州規格は、セルロースベースの材料と熱可塑性プラスチックから作られたデッキプロファイルとタイルの特性を明示しています。これらは通常、木-プラスチック複合材（WPC）または天然繊維複合材（NFC）と呼ばれます。このEN 15534のこの部分は、押出造形されたプロファイルだけでなく、他のプラスチック加工技術（例：射出成形）で製造されたタイルにも適用されます。 この部分は、キット（サポートレールプロファイル、カバーストリッププロファイル、ハードウェア）には適用されないことに注意してください。 EN 15534-1は、この規格に関連する試験方法を規定しています。 注1. 荷重を支える応用分野では、曲げ特性の修正係数がCEN / TS 15534-2 [1]で定義されています。 注2. 編集上の理由から、EN 15534では「セルロースベースの材料と熱可塑性プラスチックから作られた複合材料」を示す略語として「WPC」が使用されます。

기사 제목 : EN 15534-4:2014 - 섬유소 기반 자재와 열가소성 폴리머(일반적으로 목재-폴리머 복합체(WPC) 또는 천연 섬유 복합체(NFC)로 불림)로 만들어진 복합체 - 제 4부: 데크 프로파일과 타일에 대한 명세 기사 내용 : 이 유럽 표준은 섬유소 기반 자재와 열가소성 폴리머로 만들어진 데크 프로파일과 타일에 대한 특성을 명시하고 있으며, 이를 일반적으로 목재-폴리머 복합체(WPC) 또는 천연 섬유 복합체(NFC)라고 합니다. 이 EN 15534의 이 부분은 압출된 프로파일 뿐만 아니라 주입성형 등 다른 플라스틱 가공 기술로 제조된 타일에도 적용됩니다. 이 부분은 EN 15534의 범위에서 벗어난 키트(지지 레일 프로파일, 커버 스트립 프로파일 및 하드웨어)에는 적용되지 않습니다. EN 15534 1은 이 부분에 관련된 시험 방법을 규정합니다. 참고 1. 하중을 지지하는 응용 분야의 경우, CEN/TS 15534-2[1]에서 굽힘 속성에 대한 수정 요소가 정의되어 있습니다. 참고 2. 편집상의 이유로 EN 15534에서는 "cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics로 만든 복합체"를 나타내는 약어로 "WPC"를 사용합니다.