Corrugated bitumen sheets - Product specification and test methods

This European Standard specifies the technical properties and establishes the test and inspection methods for finished corrugated bitumen sheets on leaving the factory. It also provides for the evaluation of conformity of products with the requirements of this standard.

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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
ICS:
75.140 Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni Waxes, bituminous materials
proizvodi and other petroleum products
91.060.20 Strehe Roofs
SIST EN 534:2006 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 534
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2006
ICS 91.100.50 Supersedes EN 534:1998
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 European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 May 2006.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
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© 2006 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 534:2006: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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EN 534:2006 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword.4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Symbols and abbreviations .5
4 General.5
5 Requirements.6
5.1 Geometrical properties .6
5.1.1 Length .6
5.1.2 Width .6
5.1.3 Thickness .6
5.1.4 Height of corrugations .6
5.1.5 Pitch of corrugations.6
5.1.6 Squareness.7
5.2 Mechanical properties.7
5.2.1 Bending under downward load .7
5.2.2 Impact strength.7
5.2.3 Tearing strength.7
5.3 Physical properties.7
5.3.1 Water impermeability .7
5.3.2 Proportion of bitumen .7
5.3.3 Mass .7
5.3.4 Homogeneity of the product.8
5.3.5 Water absorption .8
5.3.6 Slip resistance.8
5.3.7 Load bearing .8
5.4 Durability .8
5.4.1 Tearing strength after freeze/thaw ageing .8
5.4.2 Water impermeability after freeze/thaw ageing .8
5.4.3 Thermal coefficient.8
5.5 Fire performance.8
5.5.1 Reaction to fire.8
5.5.2 External fire performance .8
6 Sampling and conditioning.9
6.1 Sample preparation .9
6.2 Cutting of the corrugated bitumen sheet .10
7 Test methods.11
7.1 Geometrical properties .11
7.1.1 Length .11
7.1.2 Width .12
7.1.3 Thickness .12
7.1.4 Height of corrugations .13
7.1.5 Pitch of corrugations.14
7.1.6 Squareness.15
7.2 Mechanical properties.18
7.2.1 Bending under downward load .18
7.2.2 Impact strength.20
7.2.3 Tearing strength.21
7.3 Physical properties.23
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7.3.1 Water impermeability .23
7.3.2 Proportion of bitumen.24
7.3.3 Mass.24
7.3.4 Homogeneity of the product.25
7.3.5 Water absorption .25
7.4 Durability .26
7.4.1 Tearing strength after freeze/thaw ageing.26
7.4.2 Water impermeability after freeze/thaw ageing.26
7.4.3 Thermal coefficient.26
7.4.4 Frost resistance conditioning .27
7.5 Fire performance .28
7.5.1 Reaction to fire .28
7.5.2 External fire performance.28
8 Evaluation of conformity .28
8.1 General .28
8.2 Initial type testing .28
8.3 Factory production control (FPC).29
8.3.1 General .29
8.3.2 Equipment .29
8.3.3 Raw materials and components .29
8.3.4 Non-conforming products .29
8.3.5 Frequency of testing .29
8.3.6 Tests methods .29
9 Marking.29
Annex A (normative) Frequencies of testing for factory production control.31
Annex ZA (informative) Clause of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC) .32
ZA.1 Scope and relevant clauses .32
ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of corrugated bitumen sheets .34
ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity.34
ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and Declaration of conformity.37
ZA.3 CE marking.39
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EN 534:2006 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 534:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 128 “Roof covering
products for discontinuous laying and products for wall cladding”, the secretariat of which is held by IBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by March 2008.
This document supersedes EN 534:1998.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, 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.
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EN 534:2006 (E)
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the technical properties and establishes the test and inspection methods for
finished corrugated bitumen sheets on leaving the factory. It also provides for the evaluation of conformity of
products with the requirements of this standard.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ENV 1187, Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using
test data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13501-5, Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 5: Classification using
data from external fire exposure to roofs tests
EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2000)
ISO 7892, Vertical building elements -- Impact resistance tests -- Impact bodies and general test procedures
3 Symbols and abbreviations
L length of the sheet [mm]
w width of the sheet [mm]
H height of corrugations [mm]
f deflection of the sheet under stress [mm]
e nominal thickness [mm]
2
P mass of the sheet [kg/m ]
F load [N]
p pitch of corrugations [mm]
E squareness [mm/m]
α thermal coefficient [1/K]
4 General
Corrugated bitumen sheets are produced using a homogeneous mixture of organic and/or inorganic fibres and
bitumen. The shape and the structure of corrugated bitumen sheets and the quality of the raw materials
guarantee the properties.
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Corrugated bitumen sheets may be spun-dyed. They may also be supplied with a coloured or colourless
adhesive surface coating, which in turn may or may not have a covering of granules or fine flakes.
Corrugated bitumen sheets may be manufactured as a mono-layer or a multi-layer product.
Corrugated bitumen sheets are divided into category R and category S depending on their mechanical
properties. For category R, all mechanical properties have to pass the threshold values of that category.
For roofing applications, category R products are suitable for most climatic conditions, while Category S
products may require special installation depending on the climatic conditions.
For cladding applications, both categories are suitable.
The manufacturer’s installation guide shall be consulted to ensure that the product is installed in the correct
manner for its category.
5 Requirements
5.1 Geometrical properties
5.1.1 Length
When tested according to 7.1.1, the tolerance on length L shall be + 1,0 %, – 0,2 %.
5.1.2 Width
When tested according to 7.1.2, the tolerance on width w shall be ± 2 %.
5.1.3 Thickness
When tested according to 7.1.3, the tolerance on thickness e shall be ± 10 %.
The thickness of the corrugated bitumen sheets shall be measured including any surface relief (surface
pattern) on the upper and lower sides (see Figure 4).
NOTE Due to the fact that the relief of the surfaces may be very different (e.g. from one manufacturer to the other),
the measurement of the thickness will give only some descriptive information and therefore cannot be directly compared
between different products.
5.1.4 Height of corrugations
When tested according to 7.1.4, the tolerance on the height of corrugations H shall be ± 6 %.
For corrugated bitumen sheets with various corrugation heights, all the declared corrugation heights shall be
measured.
5.1.5 Pitch of corrugations
When tested according to 7.1.5, the tolerance on the pitch of corrugations p shall be ± 3 %.
For corrugated bitumen sheets with various pitches and/or period of corrugation, all the declared pitches
and/or periods shall be measured.
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5.1.6 Squareness
When tested according to 7.1.6, the squareness E shall be less than or equal to 4 mm/m.
5.2 Mechanical properties
5.2.1 Bending under downward load
When tested according to 7.2.1, the minimum load for a deflection of 1/200 of a span of 620 mm shall be:
2
 category R ≥ 1400 N/m
2
 category S > 700 N/m
NOTE For calculation of maximum permissible load in manufacturers' installation guides, other methods may be used
particularly in case of sheet shapes that do not allow the distributed downward load described in 7.2.1 to be applied.
5.2.2 Impact strength
When tested according to 7.2.2, the falling height with a span of 620 mm shall be:
 category R = 400 mm;
 category S = 250 mm.
This requirement is not relevant for external wall finishing products.
5.2.3 Tearing strength
When tested according to 7.2.3, the tear threshold value shall be greater than:
 category R = 200 N;
 category S = 150 N.
Where, in the case of a corrugated bitumen sheet with various corrugation heights, the manufacturer defines
which corrugation has to be used for fixing, only this corrugation has to be tested.
5.3 Physical properties
5.3.1 Water impermeability
When tested according to 7.3.1, no drop of water shall pass through the sheet after 48 h.
5.3.2 Proportion of bitumen
When tested according to 7.3.2, the bitumen content shall be equal to or greater than 40 %.
The properties are measured without any covering of granules or fine flakes.
5.3.3 Mass
2
When tested according to 7.3.3, the tolerance on the declared mass (expressed in kg/m ) shall be ± 10 %.
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5.3.4 Homogeneity of the product
2
When tested according to 7.3.4, there shall be no area larger than 1 cm without bitumen.
5.3.5 Water absorption
When tested according to 7.3.5, the water absorption shall be less than 20 % of the mass of the sheet.
The properties are measured without any covering of granules or fine flakes.
5.3.6 Slip resistance
Due to their rough surfaces, corrugated bitumen sheets are not slippery products.
5.3.7 Load bearing
Installation guidelines shall recommend not to permit walking between the purlins (load bearing capacity is not
covered by this product standard).
5.4 Durability
5.4.1 Tearing strength after freeze/thaw ageing
When tested according to 7.4.1, the tearing strength shall not be lower than the initial threshold values (5.2.3).
5.4.2 Water impermeability after freeze/thaw ageing
When tested according to 7.4.2, no drop of water shall pass through the sheet after 48 h.
5.4.3 Thermal coefficient
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When tested according to 7.4.3, the value of α shall be less than 100 x 10 1/K.
5.5 Fire performance
5.5.1 Reaction to fire
This characteristic shall be declared when subject to regulatory requirements and may be declared when not
subject to such requirements. Where the manufacturer wishes to make a declaration of the reaction to fire
performance of his corrugated bitumen sheets (e.g. when they are subject to regulatory requirements), the
sheets shall be tested and classified in accordance with 7.5.1.
5.5.2 External fire performance
This characteristic shall be declared when subject to regulatory requirements and may be declared when not
subject to such requirements. Where the manufacturer wishes to make a declaration of the external fire
performance of his corrugated bitumen sheets (e.g. when they are subject to regulatory requirements), the
sheets shall be tested and classified in accordance with 7.5.2.
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6 Sampling and conditioning
6.1 Sample preparation
Details of sampling and sample preparation for both type testing and factory production control testing are
given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Sampling and conditions of test specimens
Number of Width of Length of Cutting of the
Conditioning

samples samples samples sheet
7.1 Geometrical properties
7.1.1 Length No
Entire
a
3 Entire sheet Required A
sheet
7.1.2
Width No
Only if
7.1.3 Thickness
necessary
7.1.4
Height of corrugation No
Entire
a
1 Entire sheet
Required A
sheet
Only if
7.1.5 Pitch of corrugation
necessary
7.1.6
Squareness No
7.2 Mechanical properties
7.2.1
Bending under downward load 5 Entire sheet Required B No
7.2.2 Impact strength 5 Entire sheet Required B No
b
7.2.3 Tearing strength 5 3 corrug. 150 mm Required B See Figure 1
7.3 Physical properties
a
7.3.1 Water impermeability 1 3 corrugb 150 mm See Figure 2
Required A
a
7.3.2 Proportion of bitumen 3 50 mm 100 mm See Figure 2
Required A
a
7.3.3 Mass 3 Entire sheet No
Required B
a
7.3.4 Homogeneity of the product 12 ½ corrugb 200 mm See Figure 2
Required A
a
7.3.5 Water absorption 3 2 corrugb 200 mm See Figure 2
Required B
7.4 Durability
Tearing strength after
a
7.4.1 5 3 corrugb 150 mm See Figure 1
Required A
freeze/thaw ageing
Water impermeability after
a
7.4.2 1 3 corrugb 150 mm Required A See Figure 1
freeze/thaw ageing
a
7.4.3 Thermal coefficient 2 1 corrug. 250 mm Required B See Figure 1
a
In case of testing during production, the corrugated bitumen sheet may be tested without conditioning (A or B). If the test cannot be

performed immediately, the corrugated bitumen sheet shall be stored right away at laboratory conditions.
b
If the corrugated bitumen sheet has a flat part, this shall be considered as one corrugation.

A The test pieces shall be stored at laboratory conditions for at least 7 days.

B The test pieces shall be conditioned at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 10) % relative humidity for at least 7 days.
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For reaction to fire and external fire performance, the number of samples and the conditioning shall be
according to the requirements of EN 13501-1 and EN 13501-5 respectively.
6.2 Cutting of the corrugated bitumen sheet
Figures 1 and 2 show the positions from which samples shall be taken, with the numbers referring to the test
subclause in the standard. Samples shall not be taken within the area of 200 mm from either end.
Dimensions in millimeters

Figure 1 — Positions from which samples are taken
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Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 2 — Positions from which samples are taken
7 Test methods
7.1 Geometrical properties
7.1.1 Length
7.1.1.1 Equipment
The test equipment is shown in Figure 3 and consists of a precision ruler with 0,5 mm divisions and a stable
flat plane.
7.1.1.2 Procedure
The measurement shall be taken while the sheet is supported on a stable flat plane.
The length shall be measured either at the crown of the corrugation or in the valley of the corrugation on the
second and penultimate corrugations.
The test is carried out on 3 different corrugated bitumen sheets.
7.1.1.3 Results
The result is the mean of the three mean values of the two measured values of each corrugated bitumen
sheet.
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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 test piece
2 stable flat plane
Figure 3 — Length and width measurement
7.1.2 Width
7.1.2.1 Equipment
The test equipment is shown in Figure 3 and consists of a precision ruler with 0,5 mm divisions and a stable
flat plane.
7.1.2.2 Procedure
The measurement shall be taken while the sheet is supported on a stable flat plane.
The width shall be measured at a position 100 mm from each end of the sheet.
The test is carried out on 3 different corrugated bitumen sheets.
7.1.2.3 Results
The result is the mean of the three mean values of the two measured values of each corrugated bitumen
sheet.
7.1.3 Thickness
7.1.3.1 Equipment
The equipment is shown schematically in Figure 4 and consists of a precision measuring device with 0,1 mm
divisions and with flat contact surfaces of minimum 5 mm diameter.
7.1.3.2 Procedure
The measurements shall be taken on the flank of the corrugation or on the flat part, 50 mm from the edge of
the sheet. 10 different flanks and/or flat parts positions shall be measured, 5 measurements at each end of the
sheet.
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NOTE Cutting of the sheet may be necessary to ensure that the measurement can be taken correctly.
2
The measurement shall be performed with a maximum pressure of 2 N/cm , which guarantees a stable
measurement without compression of the surface.
The test is carried out on one corrugated bitumen sheet.
7.1.3.3 Results
The result is the arithmetic mean of the 10 measured values.
The result shall be expressed to the nearest 0,1 mm.
Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 test piece
Figure 4 — Thickness measurement
7.1.4 Height of corrugations
7.1.4.1 Equipment
The test equipment is shown in Figure 5 and consists of a precision measuring device with 0,1 mm divisions,
a flat bar with a length longer than the corrugation pitch and a stable flat plane.
7.1.4.2 Procedure
The measurement shall be taken while the sheet is supported on a stable flat plane. The zero shall be
obtained by measuring the thickness of the flat bar before inserting the sheet.
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The flat bar shall be placed on two adjacent corrugations of the same height. The height of corrugations shall
be measured at 50 mm from each end of the sheet.
Four measurements, evenly distributed over the width of the corrugated sheet, leaving out the first and last
corrugations, shall be taken.
The test is carried out on one corrugated bitumen sheet.
7.1.4.3 Results
The result is the arithmetic mean of the 8 measured values.
The result shall be expressed to the nearest 0,1 mm.

Key
1 test piece
2 stable fl
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