Corrugated bitumen sheets - Product specification and test methods

Modifcation of the header and text of clause 5.3.7

Bitumen Wellplatten - Produktfestlegungen und Prüfverfahren

Plaques ondulées bitumées - Spécifications des produits et méthodes d'essai

Valovite bitumenske plošče - Specifikacije in preskusne metode

General Information

Status
Not Published
ICS
91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 128 - Roof covering products for discontinuous laying and products for wall cladding
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 128/SC 6 - Bitumen shingles and corrugated sheets for roofing
Current Stage
5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
Start Date
08-Jan-2010
Due Date
30-Dec-2010
Completion Date
08-Jan-2010
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
Mandate
M/121 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
M/122 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on roof coverings, rooflights, roof windows and ancillary products
Ref Project
SIST EN 534:2006/kFprA1:2009 - Corrugated bitumen sheets - Product specification and test methods

Relations

Merged Into
EN 534:2006+A1:2010 - Corrugated bitumen sheets - Product specification and test methods
Effective Date
19-Jan-2023
Amends
EN 534:2006 - Corrugated bitumen sheets - Product specification and test methods
Effective Date
20-Jun-2009

Overview

EN 534:2006/FprA1 is a European standard developed by CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC 128 focused on corrugated bitumen sheets used primarily for roofing and wall cladding applications. This document serves as an important amendment to the original EN 534:2006 standard, specifically addressing modifications to clause 5.3.7 related to load bearing capacity and updates to the scope and referenced clauses in annex ZA. It provides updated product specifications and test methods ensuring that manufacturers, architects, and construction professionals meet safety and performance requirements in line with EU directives.

This amendment clarifies the conditions under which corrugated bitumen sheets can be installed, emphasizing their structural behavior rather than specifying installation details. It supports harmonized standards across CEN member countries and assists in complying with building regulations, such as EUROCODES.

Key Topics

  • Product Specification
    Defines the physical and mechanical characteristics of corrugated bitumen roofing sheets, including dimensions, resistance, durability, and performance criteria relevant to building applications.

  • Test Methods
    Standardized procedures for testing the sheets’ properties ensure consistency in quality and reliability during application. Testing encompasses factors like weather resistance, strength, and load capacity.

  • Load Bearing Capacity Revision (Clause 5.3.7)
    The amendment replaces the original clause title "Load bearing" with "Load bearing capacity on the roof" to better reflect performance under installation conditions. It removes restrictive installation guidelines concerning walking between purlins, clarifying that load bearing depends on the method of support and fixing, which falls outside the scope of the product standard.

  • Reference to EUROCODES and National Regulations
    Load levels, safety factors, and permissible deflections are governed by broader structural standards like EUROCODES and local building regulations, not by the product standard itself. This ensures integration within a comprehensive regulatory framework for construction safety.

  • Updated Scope Information
    The amendment updates contact and reference information in annex ZA to enhance accessibility to relevant EU directive resources for construction products.

Applications

Corrugated bitumen sheets standardized by EN 534:2006/FprA1 are widely used in:

  • Roofing Systems
    Particularly in lightweight or discontinuous roof coverings where water resistance, durability, and ease of installation are priorities. Suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

  • Wall Cladding
    Providing weatherproofing and aesthetic finishes to exterior walls with bituminous protection and sound insulation characteristics.

  • Construction and Renovations
    Facilitates compliance with modern building codes by specifying performance criteria and test methods for bitumen corrugated sheets in new builds and refurbishment projects.

  • Load-Bearing Considerations in Design
    While the standard defines sheet properties, structural engineers must assess load bearing based on support and fixing methods, ensuring compliance with EUROCODES and national construction rules.

Related Standards

  • EN 534:2006
    The original standard detailing specifications and test methods for corrugated bitumen sheets before this amendment.

  • EUROCODES (EN 1990 to EN 1999 series)
    European structural design codes defining general safety, load levels, and design requirements for construction materials and assemblies, referenced for load bearing and deflection criteria.

  • EN 494 - Bituminous Roofing and Waterproofing Materials
    Covers related roofing products and systems that may complement corrugated bitumen sheets for integrated waterproofing solutions.

  • EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
    Harmonizing regulatory requirements for construction products marketed in the EU, ensuring the standard supports essential safety and performance criteria required under EU law.

Keywords: Corrugated bitumen sheets, product specification, test methods, load bearing capacity, roofing materials, wall cladding, CEN standard, EUROCODES, construction regulations, bituminous roofing, building safety, EN 534 amendment.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 534:2006/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Corrugated bitumen sheets - Product specification and test methods". This standard covers: Modifcation of the header and text of clause 5.3.7

Modifcation of the header and text of clause 5.3.7

EN 534:2006/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 534:2006/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 534:2006+A1:2010, EN 534:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 534:2006/FprA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/121, M/122. 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)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2009
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Corrugated bitumen sheets - Product specification and test methods
Bitumen Wellplatten - Produktfestlegungen und Prüfverfahren
Plaques ondulées bitumées - Spécifications des produits et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 534:2006/FprA1
ICS:
75.140 Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni Waxes, bituminous materials
proizvodi and other petroleum products
91.060.20 Strehe Roofs
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 534:2006
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
October 2009
ICS 91.100.50
English Version
Corrugated bitumen sheets - Product specification and test
methods
Plaques ondulées bitumées - Spécifications des produits et Bitumen Wellplatten - Produktfestlegungen und
méthodes d'essai Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 128.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 534:2006. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
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