National foreword

This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 14024:2004.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee B/538, Doors, windows, shutters, hardware and curtain walling, to Subcommittee B/538/1, Windows, which has the responsibility to:

— aid enquirers to understand the text;
— present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;
— monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK.

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Additional information

The adoption of this British Standard introduces a range of test criteria to assess the suitability of the thermal barrier material incorporated within metal profiles, which has not previously been covered by British Standards. Thermal barriers containing existing polyurethane products, as used in the UK for the past 25 years, may therefore not meet the ageing procedure requirements given in Clause 5, Method 1, Method 2 and Method 3. These products are likely to continue to be present in the marketplace but may not be able to conform to the requirements of this standard.

It is expected that products conforming to this standard will become available in the UK following the possible citing of this standard in the revisions of:

— Building Regulations Approved Document L1 — Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings; and
— Building Regulations Approved Document L2 — Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings expected to be published in 2005/2006.

Cross-references

The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Catalogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online.

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 13 October 2004

BS EN 14024:2004

Metal profiles with thermal barrier. Mechanical performance. Requirements, proof and tests for assessment

Published:

13 Oct 2004

Withdrawn:

28 Jul 2023