EN 1294:2000

Door leaves - Determination of the behaviour under humidity variations in successive uniform climates

This European Standard describes the method which is to be used to test the behaviour under humidity variations of door leaves placed in successive uniform climates. This standard can be applied to all door leaves(e.g.solid, hollow core, panelled and glazed doors ), which are nominally flat and rigid, and which contain hygroscopic materials which might influence their behaviour during this test.

Türblätter - Ermittlung des Verhalten bei Feuchtigkeitsänderungen in aufeinanderfolgenden beidseitig gleichen Klimaten

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt das Prüfverfahren zur Prüfung des Verhaltens von Türblättern bei Feuchtigkeitsänderungen in aufeinander- folgenden beidseitig gleichen Klimaten. Diese Norm kann auf alle Türblätter (z.B. Massivtüren, Hohlraumtüren, Füllungstüren und verglaste Türen) angewendet werden, die eben und biegesteif sind und hygroskopisches Material enthalten, das das Verfahren der Türblätter während der Prüfung beeinflussenkann.

Vantaux de portes - Détermination du comportement aux variations d'humidité entre des climats successifs uniformes

La présente norme décrit la méthode à utiliser pour essayer le comportement sous variations d'humidité des vantaux placés dans des climats successifs uniformes. La présente norme peut s'appliquer à tous les vantaux (par exemple portes pleines, à âme pleine, à panneaux et vitrées) qui sont normalement plats et rigides et qui contiennent des matériaux hygroscopiques susceptibles d'influencer leur comportement pendant cet essai.

Vratna krila - Ugotavljanje obnašanja pri zaporednih spremembah klime, enako delujoče z obeh strani

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Feb-2000
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Aug-2000
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 2 - Windows
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 10-Jan-2023
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-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
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1294:2001 - Door leaves - Determination of the behaviour under humidity variations in successive uniform climates

Overview

EN 1294:2000 (CEN) specifies a method to determine the behaviour of door leaves when exposed to humidity variations in successive uniform climates. The standard applies to all door leaves that are nominally flat and rigid and contain hygroscopic materials that may influence behaviour during the test. Typical door types covered include solid, hollow-core, panelled and glazed doors.

The primary objective of EN 1294:2000 is to provide a repeatable laboratory procedure for assessing how moisture changes affect dimensional stability and overall performance of door leaves. This helps stakeholders make informed decisions about design, materials selection and quality control without prescribing specific manufacturing tolerances or acceptance criteria.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability: Addresses door leaves with hygroscopic components and nominally flat, rigid construction.
• Test purpose: Evaluate behaviour under humidity variations across successive uniform climates to reveal dimensional movement, warping tendencies and other moisture-induced effects.
• Specimen types: Applicable to solid, hollow-core, panelled and glazed doors, as long as they meet the nominal flat/rigid criteria.
• Relevance of hygroscopic materials: Recognises that internal materials (cores, veneers, glues) can influence moisture response and therefore are considered in the test context.
• Repeatability and comparability: Establishes a consistent method to enable comparison between products, batches and suppliers.

Applications

EN 1294:2000 is valuable across the supply chain and in quality assurance processes:

• Manufacturers: Use the method to evaluate material choices, construction methods and finishing systems for moisture resilience.
• Test laboratories: Provide standardized test reports that support performance claims and product development.
• Specifiers and architects: Reference the standard when assessing suitability of door leaves for environments with variable humidity.
• Quality control: Incorporate test results into acceptance checks and production monitoring to reduce field failures related to moisture movement.

Benefits include improved product reliability, clearer communication of performance expectations, and support for compliance with contractual or regulatory requirements.

Related Standards

While EN 1294:2000 focuses specifically on door leaves and humidity variation in successive uniform climates, related standards may cover broader topics such as door and window performance, fire resistance, or specific material testing for hygroscopic components. Users should consult CEN catalogues and national adoptions for adjacent standards and implementation guidance.

For implementers, EN 1294:2000 serves as a practical, repeatable method to understand and mitigate humidity-related risks in door leaf performance.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Türblätter - Ermittlung des Verhalten bei Feuchtigkeitsänderungen in aufeinanderfolgenden beidseitig gleichen KlimatenVantaux de portes - Détermination du comportement aux variations d'humidité entre des climats successifs uniformesDoor leaves - Determinatio
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