What is BS EN 16306 - marble - thermal and moisture resistance about?

Marble is held in high regard as a premier building material because it reflects unique character, stability, and grandeur. BS EN 16306 is a European Standard that discusses test methods for marble.

BS EN 16306 specifies a laboratory method for determining the resistance to thermal and moisture cycling of marble intended for cladding of building facades.

For the scientific definition of marble, reference is made to EN 12670:2001.

Note: Bowing and rapid strength loss are known to occur in some marbles when used as exterior claddings.

Who is BS EN 16306 - marble - thermal and moisture resistance for?

BS EN 16306 on marble - thermal and moisture resistance is useful for:

The natural stone industry
Retailers and suppliers of marble
Quality control personnel
Natural stone experts
The construction industry
Builders / real estate developers / architects
Contractors

Why should you use BS EN 16306 - marble - thermal and moisture resistance?

Marble is an extremely durable and dynamic material. In order to determine the capabilities of the type of marble in question, it is important to assess the resistance of marble to temperature extremes and moisture.

BS EN 16306 provides guidance on apparatus, preparation of test specimen, test procedure, and calculation of results.

BS EN 16306 guidelines represent a means to guarantee constancy of the stone’s performance and a reliable declaration for both the users and the manufacturer.

As a result, complying with BS EN 16306 can help demonstrate the performance and durability of marble, thus determining whether or not it is fit for purpose in a specific environment.

BS EN 16306:2013

Natural stone test methods — Determination of resistance of marble to thermal and moisture cycles

Published:

28 Feb 2013

Withdrawn:

16 Sep 2022