BS EN 490 is a European standard on concrete products that discusses roofing tiles and fittings tests to prove their durability.
BS EN 490 specifies requirements for concrete roofing tiles and fittings for pitched roof coverings and wall cladding and lining.
Concrete roofing tiles and fittings may incorporate surface coatings and glued concrete components.
BS EN 490 on concrete products is useful for:
Tile roofing has long been a favourite choice among homeowners who prefer a beautiful, economical, and long-lasting solution for their roofs.
BS EN 490 navigates you through the material requirements to manufacture concrete tiles and fittings formed by mixing cement, aggregate and water and produced by the hardening of the cement paste.
BS EN 490 specifies the dimension and measurement of the tile hanging length and width and squareness.
BS EN 490 provides the method of measurement of the mass and fitting of tiles as well as fixing holes where provided.
BS EN 490 provides AVCP with the compliance of a concrete roofing tile or fitting with the requirements and with the performances by initial type testing and factory production control. Designation system is used for tiles and fittings with the sequence of individual codes along with the marking and labelling.
Overall, BS EN 490 leads you through the process of designing and manufacturing beautiful, long-lasting, and economical concrete roofing tiles to enhance the functional aspects of the roof such as roof heat reduction and water leakage prevention. As a result, concrete tile can be used to provide protection, style and durability to the roofs of houses.
EN 490:2011+A1:2017