FprEN 14782

Self-supporting metal sheet for roofing, external cladding and internal lining - Product specification and requirements

Publication date:   Aug 17, 2017

Scope

This European Standard specifies the terminology, requirements and test methods for factory made self-supporting metal sheets and tiles (for non-structural applications) delivered in the form of manufactured pieces for roofing and wall cladding and lining.
This standard also covers curved sheets, sheets intended to be used with insulation and membranes, ceiling products (including internal metal sheet) and soffit products and cassettes (see Figure 1).
This standard covers self-supporting copper, zinc, steel, aluminium and stainless steel sheet with or without coatings, e.g. metallic, organic, inorganic or multi-layer (see Annex A). A moisture retaining layer intended to reduce the fall of droplets coming from condensation may be present on the reverse side of the product.
This standard does not cover products for structural purposes, i.e. it does cover products used in constructions of Class III (according to EN 1993 1 3), it does not cover products used in constructions of Classes I and II (according to EN 1993 1 3] intended to contribute to the global or partial stability of the building structure by providing racking resistance.
Requirements concerning acoustical and thermal insulation properties are not considered in this draft standard.
This standard does not include calculation or design requirements with regards to the works, installation techniques or the performance of the installed products.

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